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What is the Endocannabinoid System?
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Cannabinoid receptors, named after cannabis, are found in nearly every organ in the body.
Genetically Modifying Mosquitoes to Reduce their Numbers
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Mosquitoes can be annoying, but how far would we go to stop them?
Why are Bats Tolerant of the Diseases They Carry?
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Viruses circulate so well within bat colonies — could they hold secrets to better health?
How Some Parents Brought CBD to Market to Treat Epilepsy
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About a third of epilepsy patients don't respond to medication.
How Cannabis Affects Teens' Brains
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Our natural endocannabinoids reach their highest levels as the brain develops.
The Arctic Jet Stream Affects Global Climate. Here's Why.
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The jet stream is a band of wind that influences weather in the northern hemisphere.
This Detector Can Catch Cosmic Neutrinos
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Neutrinos could help unlock one of the biggest mysteries in physics today.
Incarcerated for Cannabis: Who's Still in Prison and Why?
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Many states have legalized cannabis for medical use, but thousands are still in prison.
Cannabis Reverses Brain Aging in Mice
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Low doses of THC from cannabis can help older mice learn faster, researchers found.
Unique Adaptations may Explain Bats' Resistance to Viruses
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Bats are really effective at dumping heat to keep their body temperatures fairly normal.
Lights Flashed in the Sky During Mexico's Latest Earthquake
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On September 7, 2021, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked southwest Mexico.
Will the Universe's Stars Someday Disappear?
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The age of stars is not as enduring as it might seem.
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