Hydrogels are soft, jelly-like materials that can absorb large amounts of water. They are widely used in medical technologies ...

We don’t want to think about it, but we know it’s true: Our homes are filled with germs, bacteria, and viruses. But do you know just where the biggest germ hotspots are in your house? Research has ...

A bout with a cold or the flu can really take you down. To stay healthy, you need to avoid nasty bugs. But that’s not always easy. Germs are everywhere, and there are plenty of ideas about how to get ...

Think of all the things that happen in your kitchen sink. It’s where you wash your hands, scrub dishes, rinse fruits and vegetables, and drain packages of raw meat. You might also use it to clean ...