South Africa could develop a domestic industrial hemp industry worth about $2.5 billion by 2040, according to a new study that highlights the crop’s potential to drive green manufacturing and rural economic growth.
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture are reshaping how the industrial hemp plant is understood, and their discovery could have major implications for both farmers and medical research.
Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, may one day help address some of the most damaging and persistent effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, a condition caused by alcohol exposure during pregnancy. That is the key finding of a new preclinical study conducted in mice by researchers at the Institute for Neurosciences.
A groundbreaking study has revealed that cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, may play a surprising role in improving the welfare of exotic fish during transportation.
Recent studies highlight how effective industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) can be at removing toxic metals from polluted soils, a process known as phytoremediation.
A new quasi‑experimental study has found that a commercially available, hemp‑derived, broad-spectrum CBD vaginal suppository (100 mg) can significantly ease menstrual-related pain and symptoms.
The race to decarbonize buildings is on, and hemp-based insulation is emerging as a promising player. With buildings accounting for roughly 21% of global greenhouse gas emissions, much of that due to energy-intensive materials and heating/cooling demands, the push for sustainable alternatives has never been stronger. Enter hemp insulation—a renewable, low-carbon alternative that not only reduces a building’s carbon footprint but also recycles waste from construction and demolition.
A new government-backed study has revealed a generational twist in daily substance habits: younger adults are nearly three times more likely to use marijuana than alcohol on a daily or near-daily basis (DND).
A new study has highlighted the potential of two compounds—tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) and cannabidiol (CBD)—in promoting weight loss, shedding light on their promising roles in managing body weight and related metabolic processes.
Recent research in preclinical mouse models has unveiled promising findings about the combined effects of cannabidiol (CBD) and metformin in addressing behavioural challenges.
