Thursday, March 28, 2024

Science

Here’s Why Cannabis Terpenes Are So Very Important

People usually associate terpenes only with the fragrance and flavor of a marijuana strain in question, but the reality is quite far from it.

Why Is the DEA Slow To Approve Marijuana Suppliers For Research?

The DEA announced plans to grant licenses to additional growers for marijuana research. In three years, no license has been approved. Dr. Sue Sisley, in response, is suing.

Sorry, But Science Doesn’t Favor Microdosing Psychedelics

While the general public might be inclined to experiment with microdosing, researchers stress that it's not so easy breezy.

We’re Growing Horns Because Of Our Smartphone Addiction

These spikes, which are officially called “external occipital protuberance,” are said to be formed due to the bent-neck position that most cellphone users take when using their devices over long periods of time,

Dogs Have ‘Puppy Dog Eyes’ Because They Spend So Much Time With Humans

This seemingly simple movement of eyebrows is proof of canine evolution and is due to their constant cohabitation with humans.

Could DMT Psychedelic Treat Anxiety And Depression?

A new study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse by Johns Hopkins researchers suggest that one strand of DMT could provide a potential breakthrough for its anti-depressive qualities.

NASA Astronauts Are Plagued By Herpes, Says Study

Researchers theorize that exposure to micro gravity, cosmic radiation and the force of take-off and flight deeply affect subjects' immunity systems, making them more sensitive to viruses and bacteria.

Researchers Have Statistical Proof That The Munchies Really Do Exist

Published in the Social Science Research Network, the study found sales of cookies, potato chips, and ice cream all increased in regions where recreational cannabis was legalized.

Study: Dogs Have Evolving Personalities Just Like Humans

The study, the largest of its kind, found correlations between important life events and changes in behavior — both for dogs and their human friends.

Study Links Teen Marijuana Use With Adult Depression

The study found that teens who used marijuana at least once a week before the age of 18 are associated with a 37 percent increased risk of depression as adults.

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