A new glass sponge species is so strange that has been given the name named Advhena magnifica, which means "magnificent alien ...

A 'nearly pristine' 600 million-year-old sponge has been uncovered in southern China. Scientists believe the sponge – which represents the most primitive animal on Earth - is the oldest ever found.

A scanning electronic microscope image of the 600 million-year-old sponge-like animal fossil Image courtesy of Zongjun Yin A 600 million-year-old sponge-like fossil has been discovered with advanced ...

There are as many types of sponges as there are household tasks. Find the one that’s right for the job. You probably don’t think of yourself as a person who has opinions about sponges. But take a beat ...