Wood Sponge Soaks up Oil from Water (Video) (IMAGE)

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Wood Sponge Soaks up Oil from Water (Video)

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Sponges made from wood can selectively absorb oil, and then be squeezed out for reuse. Watch this Headline Science video here.

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