Introduction We all know that washing hands throughout the day can help keep colds and flu at bay. So several times a day we lather up, scrub, rinse and then use a paper towel—then another one, maybe ...

When it comes to kitchen spills, paper towels and rags do the job. But using a hydrogel -- a gelatin-like material in the form of a dry sheet -- researchers have crafted a better picker-upper that ...

Paper towels are pretty humdrum products — except when you need one in a hurry. If you’re cleaning up a spill, you’ll want one with good absorbency. If you need it to wash windows or clean the range ...

A thin towel that expands into a jelly-like blob can absorb liquids three times as well as paper or cloth-based products. Hydrogels – meshes of long molecules linked together in a network – can absorb ...

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, the microwave is a trusty ally, quickly warming leftovers or preparing a speedy meal. And for many, the humble paper towel has become an indispensable sidekick, ...