Now, new research reveals yet another engineering feat of this ancient animal's structure ... marine detritus it filters out of the water. The sponge pulls this off via its spiral, ridged outer ...

sponge gardens flourish in spectacular colours and formations. These plant-like organisms attached to rocky shelves are ancient animals that have been around since the dinosaurs. Like an ...

When camels do refill, however, they soak up water like a sponge. A very thirsty animal can drink 30 gallons of water in only 13 minutes. Other adaptations help dromedaries thrive in desert ...

The sponge, coated with nanoparticles designed to attract specific pollutants, builds on previous research that demonstrated its ability to extract lead, microplastics and oil from water. Unlike many ...