
Weed may be bad for your heart, whether you smoke or consume edibles
Smoking cannabis and consuming THC edibles are both linked to impaired blood vessel dilation, possibly through separate mechanisms, a study finds.
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Earth from space A 2012 Google Earth photo captured a hill formation in Sudan that bears a striking resemblance to human lips. Not much is known about the unusual landmark, but researchers have guessed how it formed.
By Jamie Carter published
June's full 'Strawberry Moon' will be at its fullest on Wednesday, June 11, but the best time to see it will be at dusk on Tuesday, June 10.
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Buying Guide These are the best humidifiers you can buy in every category, from Dyson AM10 and Levoit LV600HH to HoMedics TotalComfort Deluxe.
By Patrick Pester published
Researchers have found that cats spend longer sniffing a stranger's odor than their owner's odor, suggesting they can distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar humans from scent alone.
By Skyler Ware published
A recent study draws a connection between people's bodily awareness and how they find solutions to moral dilemmas.
By Simon Makin published
We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world — even unconsciously
By Andrey Feldman published
A type of hydrogen that doesn't interact with light could explain how long neutrons live and reveal the identity of the universe's dark matter, according to a new theory.
By Ben Turner published
The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.
By Gavin Stoker published
Can a claim to be the world’s first artificial intelligence-enabled smart binocular justify the premium being charged for the Swarovski Optix AX Visio 10x32 over a fully analog alternative?
By Gavin Stoker published
One of the smallest image stabilized binoculars out there, but is the Kenko VC Smart Cellarto 10x30 WP a big deal for wildlife watchers and stargazers alike?
By Peter Ray Allison last updated
Scientists have designed an amplifier that can transmit 10 times more information per second than current fiber-optic systems can, which could be helpful for medical treatment and diagnosis.