Anthropogenic climate change is the culprit behind the accelerating whiplash, and a key driver is the "expanding atmospheric sponge"—the growing ability of the atmosphere to evaporate, absorb ...

Almost all of China's medium and large cities are susceptible to floods. Some experts are promoting a solution called sponge cities — urban landscapes that are softer and meant to absorb more water.

Why does a slightly damp sponge absorb water so much better than the same sponge when it is bone dry? Chris Daniel Colwyn Bay, Conwy, UK Sponges for dish washing can be made of polyester, which ...

The smart sponge fills a gap in addressing these challenges. Made of a nanocomposite coating of magnetic nanostructures and a carbon-based substrate, it is oleophilic (attracts oil), hydrophobic ...

Flooding is one of the most serious water-related issues in Chinese cities due to rapid urbanization, land-use changes and the disappearance of natural wetlands.

They absorb water when it rains, "and then when water is needed, it could be pumped out, like when you squeeze the sponge." Researchers are reviewing the sponge city program, and so far, "the ...

Northwestern researchers developed a reusable sponge that captures pollutants and recovers valuable minerals, offering a sustainable and economical solution to water contamination.

The Chinese government is building water-absorbent projects in 30 cities as part of its "sponge city initiative." To date, the cities have received more than $12 billion for sponge projects. The ...

A super absorbent sponge may be about to radically change our approach to cleaning up oil spills. After eating 90 times its own body weight in oil, the sponge can be wrung out and reused again.

Flooding is one of the most serious water-related issues in Chinese cities due to rapid urbanization, land-use changes and the disappearance of natural wetlands.