Scientists discovered three new species of sea spiders that live near the ocean floor and feast on bacteria that convert ...

Cambridge scientists have spotted gut bacteria that greedily soak up PFAS “forever chemicals,” then ferry them safely out of ...

Research reveals that popular melamine sponges release millions of invisible microplastics that contaminate the world's ...

Biogeographical regions of marine organisms, i.e., their distribution across different habitats, often overlap well with the ...

New research shows that certain bacteria in the microbiome soak up "forever chemicals," or PFAS. The findings raise the possibility that probiotics could help remove some PFAS from our bodies.

This is especially beneficial, given that sponges have so many nooks and crannies where bacteria can nest. After zapping the sponge, be sure to let it cool before you take it out, to avoid burning ...

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