(NBC NEWS) - Soap is something we use every day. Now researchers at the University of Minnesota say they've found the perfect soap molecule. This could change your cleaning supplies and possibly save ...

Thousands of years ago, our ancestors discovered something that would clean their bodies and clothes. As the story goes, fat from someone’s meal fell into the leftover ashes of a fire. They were ...

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of scrubbing off the dirt, sweat and grime from a long day. A little soap and suds go a long way in keeping us clean, but how did humans wash themselves ...

BALTIMORE (WJZ) --Would you believe it if we told you that plain old soap and water doesn't kill germs, yet it is the single most cost-effective way of preventing yourself or anyone else from ...

Soap may seem like a simple household item, but it's one of the most powerful tools in our fight against viruses and bacteria. Long before modern sanitisers and disinfectants became popular, soap was ...

Adding a molecule normally used in detergent to an infrared LED could make devices that are easier to manufacture, require less energy and display richer colours than existing ones. Solar cells and ...

Researchers at the University of Minnesota recently created a re newable soap molecule for laundry detergents, hand soaps and even future makeup products. Scientists in the Dauenhauer Research Group ...

Health officials say that using soap is an effective way to kill the new coronavirus that is causing the respiratory illness COVID-19. Here's why that works. Take a really close look at soap, and ...

Daily life is different right now. And whether you are maintaining a semblance of your normal daily routine while employing social distancing, or you’re completely self-quarantining and isolating, it ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How does soap clean our bodies? – Charlie H., ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like ...