But what about the “base” listed on the back of some chewing and bubble gum packets? It’s the second ingredient in many ...

Practical, no doubt, but pretty unsporting, especially when it’s possible to cast custom lenses at home using silicone molds and epoxy resins. Possible, but not exactly easy, as [Zachary Tong ...

Researchers believe the tree species, which is thought to be extinct today, could’ve been the source of a healing balm that’s ...

As you chew, the sweetener and flavoring dissolve in your saliva and spreads over your tongue. Yum! Eventually most of the sweetener and flavoring slide down your throat with your saliva and the great ...

Gum Arabic is sourced from the Acacia Senegal variety, while the Commiphora, Sterculia and Boswellia varieties produce resins and essential oils. These extracts are in high demand the world over ...

Gum rosin, also known as colophony, is a natural resin obtained from the oleoresin of pine trees. It is produced by tapping living pine trees and collecting the sticky substance that oozes out. Gum ...

Chew on this: Chewing gum can be good for you. Not only can it freshen your breath, it can help you overcome cigarette cravings, improve your memory -- and even help you lose weight. Still ...

This shift actually helped manufacturers move away from relying on trees to make their bubble gum. The combination of synthetic polymers, plasticizers and resins are what make bubble gum so sticky and ...

This article explores whether cinnamon may benefit your gums, oral health, and dental hygiene. Cinnamon’s antimicrobial properties may help fight off pathogens like bacteria and fungi.

In the 2000 movie Bounce, Gwyneth Paltrow's character, Abby, explains that she really isn't a smoker at heart, but has started puffing on cigarettes to help her get off the nicotine gum to which ...

SEPTEMBER is National Oral Health Month, highlighting the urgent need to address gum disease, which affects up to 90% of South Africans. The condition is ranked as the second-most common health ...