260 Arrested in Mass Protests in Hong Kong
Over 260 people were arrested in Hong Kong on Monday amid escalating clashes between pro-democracy student protesters and police. Some schools and universities across Hong Kong are closed today as demonstrations...
Has legal cannabis killed the bong?
‘To the fraternity of underground cannabis users, they were akin to sacred totems.’ Illustration: George Wylesol
In the stoner culture that flourished under cannabis prohibition, nothing signified one’s love of the plant...
Does Cannabis Help With Bone Health?
As a result of the effectiveness of cannabinoid receptors in the body, THC and CBD are being explored as tools for promoting good bone health.
The skeletal system is an essential of...
Great Barrier Grief
Nadine Marshall is trained as an ecologist, and she’s an expert on the Great Barrier Reef. But recently, her work has picked up an unexpected new element: crisis counseling.
“People tell me...
Is Texas About to Execute an Innocent Man? Rodney Reed’s Family Demands Retrial Amid...
The state of Texas is facing growing calls to halt the upcoming execution of Rodney Reed, an African-American man who has spent over 20 years on death row for a rape...
What Is Vasodilation And Why Does It Happen When You Smoke Weed?
At some point, you must have experienced a bloated face, red and puffy eyes, as well as dehydrated skin after smoking. Have you ever stopped to think and ask yourself why...
Israel’s apartheid against Palestinians: a cruel system of domination and a crime against humanity
Israeli authorities must be held accountable for committing the crime of apartheid against Palestinians, Amnesty International said today in a damning new report. The investigation details how Israel enforces a system...
“Sheep Going to Slaughter”: NYC Medical Workers Protest Lack of Protective Equipment
At the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, doctors and nurses wearing surgical masks and scarves held a demonstration Thursday to protest a critical lack of PPE — personal protective equipment.
Montefiore nurse: “We...
More Than 10% of Older Americans Have Used Cannabis in the Last Year
After analyzing available survey data, researchers at the University of Michigan said that 12.1% of adults in the United States aged 50-80 reported using cannabis in the past year.
“Among those who...
5 Ways To Make Moving House More Eco-Friendly, Because The Process Can Often Result...
Moving homes can be exciting at it’s best, and a stressful, logistical nightmare at its worst. There’s so much to think about, like what is the best technique to get everything...