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Two federally funded studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) provide critical insights into the effects of prenatal cannabis use on child development. Led by Lyndsay A. Avalos, PhD, MPH, the studies conclude that early maternal cannabis use is not associated with...

The five years after Canada legalized recreational cannabis have produced enough data for researchers to look at important questions like how organized crime is affected by legalization, or not. A recent study, published in Sociological Inquiry, explores how the shift to a legal market has reshaped...

Researchers at Texas A&M’s hemp-breeding program have achieved a unique milestone in their quest to develop super strains. Led by Dr. Russell Jessup, the team successfully identified and bred strains that can thrive in Texas' extreme heat and arid conditions. These genetics will now be...

In Washington D.C., a legal battle is unfolding regarding the “cannabis distance rule” as residents and an Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) have taken steps to prevent the establishment of new cannabis dispensaries close to educational institutions. Regulation in DC indicates a...

In a recent candid conversation with engineer, physician, and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, Elon Musk, the mind behind SpaceX and Tesla, provided insightful perspectives on health, longevity, and the intricacies of life. The discussion, hosted on X Spaces, covered...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies Corp, SpaceX, is building fully reusable launch vehicles capable of carrying humans to Mars, where Musk dreams of building colonies and factories for sustainable life. But scientists say there are...

NASA is all set to disclose the findings of its $100,000 study on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), a new term for unidentified flying objects (UFO) that includes any aerial phenomenon that is not immediately identifiable. What Happened: NASA will reveal the findings of its UFO study on...

The New York Hall of Science has teamed up with Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Snap Inc (NYSE: SNAP) to launch "Science City Explorers," a citywide augmented reality experience that allows people to learn science in common public areas across New York City, turning the Big...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk struck an ominous note on Twitter in August as he touched upon a mass extinction event that brought to an end the Cretaceous period. What Happened: Musk said what hastened the demise of the dinosaurs and led to the proliferation of mammals on the planet...

This article was originally published on The Bluntness, and appears here with permission. Trying to tell the story of ancient cannabis is like trying to guess the picture on a puzzle with the majority of the pieces missing. Most of what we know about the historic uses of cannabis come from...

This article by Sarah Abelsohn was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight and appears here with permission. David Flores, CEO of Global Trac Solutions (OTC: PSYC), joins Cheddar to discuss the company’s digital media platform ‘Psychedelic Spotlight’, factors...

This article by Zora Degrandpre was originally published on Leafreport, and appears here with permission. Although drug tests do not screen for CBD (the test is designed to pick up THC, the intoxicating or high-producing cannabinoid), some CBD products contain low quantities of THC that could...

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. Cannabis and caffeine are two very popular substances, the go-to of a lot of people for productivity. Here are 5 things you should know. Marijuana and caffeine are substances that people are very...

This article by Lauren Wilson was originally published on Weedmaps, and appears here with permission. As awareness of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) expands, both among medical doctors and patients, we are collectively becoming more and more able to identify a condition that has been...

Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) announced Thursday a partnership between its CW Labs science division and the University at Buffalo's Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences. The goal is to have a "better understanding" of the use of...