MIT scientists find that by using the same sort of gel that lets disposable diapers expand so hugely when wet, they can expand brain cells to the point that microscopes can see nanoscale ...

After having my first child this summer, I learned one thing right off the bat: The only thing I craved more than a good, long nap was a good, strong nappy. I had heard tales from other parents of ...

Gel inspired by diapers may be firefighting tool Wed., July 19, 2006 David Fredley handles viscous fire blocking gel. The gel is diluted with water for use as a fire retardant.

Local News MIT researchers use gel found in diapers to draw record amounts of water from thin air The material could be used to help those in drought-like conditions or to make air conditioners ...

A fire gel made from the same material found in diapers is being used to save houses during wildfires. Firefighters that are working with the Chubb Insurance Company are usinga product ...

Expressing Urine from the Urinated Diaper. A laboratory-made glass cup with a filter in the bottom was used for separating the urine from the gel absorbent.The wet diaper was thawed at room ...

Melissa Mercer-Tachick, owner of Aloe Baby, LLC, was selected to participate in an entrepreneurial competition called MassChallenge in Boston this week.