Opium was used to make people sleep, to relieve pain, and to quiet the nerves. Introduction Ancient...
Scholars weigh in on the known and unknown about marijuana and its incarnations. Introduction As states have legalized...
The use of plants as medicines predates written human history. Introduction The history of herbalism is closely tied with...
In a survey of users of the hemp-derived compound, respondents highlight some important therapeutic effects. Introduction Over...
The early-20th century Polish artist known as “Witkacy” would consume various intoxicants before creating pastel portraits. This...
Business for stores thrive as the medical marijuana market changes. With state legislators continuing to address efforts...
In the 5th century B.C., Empedocles and Anaxagoras offered arguments for the spherical nature of the Earth....
There’s a lot to look forward to in 2022. Introduction Space travel is all about momentum. Rockets turn...
In the early days of aviation, flying was extremely dangerous. Flight According to Principle One very cold...
Searching for life on distant planets, understanding the formation of galaxies, and solving deep mysteries of physics....
Hubble’s findings are helping us understand how our universe has come to be the way it is...
Nations with similar interests collaborate with one another while competing with other space blocs. Introduction Even during times...
The first forms of recorded expression are thought to be those that co‐evolved with technology some 20,000–30,000...
Media ownership has consolidated around a handful of billionaires – and that might not be great for...
Despite some meaningful differences from Classical Latin, Medieval writers did not regard it fundamentally different. Introduction Medieval...
We may be besieged by private companies in online spaces, but only up to a point. Introduction...
Inka khipus are bundles of woolen cords tied together with knots added to them to encode information....
Musk’s ownership of Twitter and his stated reasons for buying the company raise important issues. Introduction Elon...
Failure is a part of life. Whether it is a test, an interview, a relationship, advancement in...
Money is a fascinating subject with a long, complex history. Over the years, humans have come up...
Zappit Blackjack is a game that lets its players eliminate or “zap” some cards from their hands...
The Roman Empire began as a single city-state, and it ended the same way. Constantinople at first had...
Dozens of tribes are investing in solar, wind, and hydro projects, building toward a more sustainable future....
The aqueduct served a greater purpose than as just a water conduit. Introduction A triple tier of...
The largest category of power plants connecting to the U.S. grid are now solar; over a third...
Medieval toilets were nothing but openings that led into a latrine or castle moat below. Introduction The...
ACs and refrigerators help keep people safe — but they also further warm the planet. It was...
Evolution happens in every aspect of our lives. Sometimes, the evolution is natural and subtle while other...
Fatherhood is changing in the United States. In fact, fathers (57%) are virtually just as likely as mothers (58%)...
Works of art since ancient times have revealed the complexities of a wide range of gender identities...