One of California’s largest dispensaries has helped launch a first-of-its-kind recycling program in which cannabis packaging will be converted into fuel to help power delivery vehicles. Airfield Supply Co., a San Jose storefront that bills itself as th…
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The Ancient Origins Of Cannabis, According To Science
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 sparse archaeological evidence and oft doggy transl…
3 Science-Backed Benefits Of CBD Oil And How To Use It Safely
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a type of chemical found in the same plant that produces marijuana. CBD is different from marijuana though, and will not make you “high.” That’s because it does not contain the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, THC, which …
Brock Receives Almost $1M In Funding For Cannabis-Related Research
Funding will help researchers examine the increase in substance use-related hospitalizations since recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada. The federal government’s Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has awarded nearly $1 million in fu…
The Evolving Relationship Between Cannabis & Modern-Day Veterinary Medicine
As more research finds that CBD can be a useful medicine for dogs and cats, the compound has become one alternative medicine that’s being considered much more now than ever before.In the U.S. and many other countries, dogs and cats alike are adored as …
What Are The Most Abundant Cannabinoids?
Everyone fascinated by the science behind cannabis is familiar with two of the most common cannabinoids: THC and CBD. However, did you know that the cannabis plant can produce at least 144 cannabinoids? While research on the properties of all 144 of th…
Cannabis Could Help Fight ‘Superbugs,’ Study Suggests
Could cannabis provide the solution to antibiotic-resistant “superbugs?” According to a review of existing research published last month, the compounds found in cannabis could provide a new source of antibiotics, but further research is needed to find …
How Does Cannabis Get You High?
How do marijuana’s psychoactive properties work? Have you ever looked at your hands? I mean really looked at your hands? You might think you have, but as the above classic Doonesbury cartoon implies, people who are high on cannabis may perceive mundane…
In ‘Landmark Decision’, Pakistan Approves Industrial Use of Cannabis and Hemp
Minister for science and technology Fawad Chaudhry said the move will help Pakistan enter the billion-dollar Cannabidiol (CBD) market. Pakistan has approved the domestication and commercialisation of medicinal and industrial cannabis and hemp at a Herb…