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Cannabis-Derived Terpenes Show Promise for Pain Relief Without Psychoactive Effects

New Findings on Cannabis Terpenes Scientists have discovered that certain terpenes—aromatic compounds found in cannabis and many other plants—can significantly alleviate pain in mouse models of fibromyalgia and post‑surgical discomfort. Unlike the well‑known psychoactive component THC, these terpenes do not produce a high. Geraniol Leads the

Permafrost Thaw May Be Counterbalanced by Natural Rock Weathering

Scientists have discovered that when permafrost thaws, it can stimulate a natural geological process—rock weathering—that absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. In certain regions, the carbon uptake from this weathering was strong enough to fully offset, or even exceed, the greenhouse gas emissions released by rivers. This finding

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NASA Prepares Swift Boost Mission to Rescue Falling Telescope

NASA has announced that the Swift Boost mission, designed to recover a falling space telescope, will launch later this month. The mission will use a robotic spacecraft to rendezvous with the telescope and bring it back into a stable orbit, preventing loss of the valuable scientific instrument. The Swift Boost

Cobalt Supply Chain Vulnerabilities Could Spark Global EV Battery Crisis

The latest research from Science Daily highlights how tightly interwoven the global cobalt supply chain has become, making it highly susceptible to localized shocks that can ripple across multiple countries and industries. The study points out that even a single disruption—such as a mine outage or regulatory change—could

Cold Origins: New Study Suggests Early Primates Evolved in North American Arid Regions

A new research paper published by scientists at the University of Colorado challenges the conventional view that the earliest primates evolved in tropical forests. The study, based on fossil evidence and climate modeling, argues that the first primates likely originated in the cold, dry regions of North America, where they

Ozempic’s Impact and the Next Wave of Obesity Treatments

Ozempic and the Shift in Obesity Care The recent release from Science Daily highlights how GLP‑1 medications, exemplified by Ozempic, have transformed the treatment of obesity. These drugs have demonstrated higher efficacy than earlier options, leading to a rapid change in clinical practice. Looking Ahead: A Multi‑Modal Approach

Echo Mapping Reveals Dark Matter Clusters Around Supermassive Black Holes

Echo Mapping and Dark Matter Scientists have applied a technique known as echo mapping to study the regions around supermassive black holes. By analyzing the time delays between variations in the light emitted by the accretion disk and the reflected emission from surrounding material, researchers can infer the distribution of