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This week in science: Invasive ants, ancient chewing gum, and return of the cicadas

It's time now for our regular science news roundup with our friends at NPR's Short Wave podcast, Regina Barber and Pien Huang. Hey, y'all. PIEN HUANG, BYLINE: Hey, Juana. REGINA BARBER, BYLINE: Hey.
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3 surprising health benefits of chewing gum backed by science

Recent scientific research reveals that the simple act of chewing gum offers several unexpected health benefits. While many people chew gum for fresh breath or enjoyment, studies show this habit can ...
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Microplastics found in chewing gum

The base for conventional chewing gum contains food-grade plastic polymers. Natural gums, however, are known for their non-synthetic ingredients like tree sap and plant-based wax. But a researcher at ...
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This week in science: biker safety, orange cats and a gum disease-heart rhythm link

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I'm joined here in studio by the show's two hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hi, y'all. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi, ...
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Didn't Believe There Were Microplastics in Gum So I Tested My Spit

In his 1974 graduation speech at Caltech, Richard Feynman said words that every scientist should always live by: “The first principle is that you must not fool yourself — and you are the easiest ...