New research shows that chewing gum can release microplastic particles into the mouth. These particles originate from synthetic polymers used in gum bases and may pose health risks if ingested regularly.

7mo

INTJ

Libra

Underground: The Lost Record

In a city, filled with smoke and smog, Where a person forgets who they are, Lived a girl—an android she was, Who wished to be human,alone. In her heart, a secret was hidden, Feelings that weren't in her schematics. She dreamed of the real,the mundane, Of a life that was imperfect,accidental. She... read more

INTJ

Aquarius

Your favorite upcoming tech?

What's everyone looking forward to the most that's realistically on the horizon. I think mine is using AI to create new stronger and lighter polymers.

INTP

Scorpio

Plastics: Beyond Convenience

Plastic, cheaper than glass and less prone to damage. The synthetic polymers we thought were solving problems, but did they really solve more problems then they create? Plastics take about 20-500 years to finally break down, but do plastics ever really break down? The answer to that question is no.... read more