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04-22-2024
Cannabinol (CBN) seems to prevent cognitive decline and brain disorders
Did you know that a compound found in the cannabis plant might protect your brain from damage and decline? It's called cannabinol (CBN), and it's not the THC you're probably familiar with. Researchers at the Salk Institute are delving into cannabinol's secrets, uncovering its potential to revolutionize how we treat brain injuries and diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. What is cannabinol? You've probably heard of THC, the compound in cannabis responsible for its well-known "high", and CBD, known for its potential therapeutic benefits. Cannabinol is a lesser-known...
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05-14-2019
Nigerian music drums can train your ears to pick out a ripe watermelon
The fastest way to determine if a watermelon is ripe...
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05-13-2019
A new way to improve the flavor of store-bought tomatoes
A new way to improve the flavor of store-bought tomatoes....
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05-13-2019
Ancient forest in North Carolina holds the oldest trees in North America
Ancient forest in North Carolina holds the oldest trees in...
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05-12-2019
Larch trees in far north feeling effects of climate change
The warming temperatures in the far northeastern region of China...
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05-10-2019
International agreements fail to protect Madagascar’s rosewood trees
Madagascar’s forests are beautiful but embattled.  Humans arrived on Madagascar,...
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05-09-2019
Voters approve measure to decriminalize magic mushrooms in Denver
Voters approve measure to decriminalize magic mushrooms in Denver. Denver,...
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05-09-2019
How native plants can be rescued from human development projects
When houses, shopping malls, or parking lots are built, often...
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05-06-2019
Native Americans were using psychoactive plants 1,000 years ago
Native Americans were using psychoactive plants 1,000 years ago. While...
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05-05-2019
Banana disease Black Sigatoka boosted by climate change
The fungal disease Black Sigatoka has been ravaging banana groves...
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05-03-2019
Massive global crop yield variations explained by climate extremes
A team of international researchers have successfully quantified the effect...
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05-02-2019
Yams reveal how West Africa played a big role in crop domestication
Yams reveal how West Africa played a big role in...
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04-25-2019
Genetic material makes some plants better candidates for domestication
A new study led by researchers at Iowa State University...
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