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People who eat this mushroom see tiny people jumping into their soup, and researchers may have found why- Presley Gerber spoke candidly about facing what he’d ‘been running from’ just months before death at 27: ‘I was absolutely terrified’
- Stone Age high: Ancient Indonesian foragers may have sucked on mind-altering nuts 25,000 years ago, study finds
- Humans used betel nuts as drugs 25,000 years ago: Ancient teeth reveal the surprising psychoactive habit that began around the Ice AgeAncient teeth from Sulawesi show betel nut use 25,000 years ago. This habit predates early farming and represents habitual drug use. Resear...10 Sep, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- Labrador ate discarded marijuana on the UK's highest mountain in Scotland, got too high to stand and had to be rescuedA black Labrador named Tokyo became seriously ill after allegedly eating discarded cannabis on Ben Nevis. The dog lost use of her hind legs...20 Jul, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Cannabis-derived aroma compounds show surprising potential to relieve chronic pain in fibromyalgia and post-surgical models, shows researchResearchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that cannabis terpenes, the compounds responsible for the plant's distinct aroma...20 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
- Cannabis-infused drinks may help people cut back on alcohol, survey data findsA new study from the University at Buffalo shows that cannabis-infused beverages may help people lower alcohol consumption. Surveying 438 a...20 Feb, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
- Missouri women took a mysterious pill, waited for the trip that never came; two weeks later, ended up in the psych wardA woman's life took a drastic turn after taking pills she believed contained psilocybin. Weeks later, her reality shifted, leading to delus...05 Feb, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- High time to unlock marijuana's secretsThe Trump era has witnessed a significant legislative change as cannabis has been reclassified for medical research purposes. This strategi...19 Dec, 2025, 11.10 PM IST
- What's in the deal to end the longest US government shutdown?Lawmakers are set to end the longest government shutdown. The deal temporarily restores funding for agencies. It also provides full-year fu...12 Nov, 2025, 11.45 PM IST
- 6 high protein vegetarian foods that are nutrient-dense and expert-approvedSix vegetarian foods high in protein are being recognised for their ability to provide essential nutrients that aid digestion, improve hear...10 Aug, 2025, 03.54 PM IST
- Mushroom mania grips India: From wellness kits to exotic farmsDriven by increasing awareness of health benefits and the rising demand for plant-based foods, India is experiencing a 'shroom boom.' Start...03 Aug, 2025, 01.07 PM IST
- This discovery in Cannabis DNA will change how you see weed forever; 33 genetic markers explainedResearchers at Université Laval have identified 33 genetic markers influencing cannabinoid production in cannabis. This breakthrough enable...04 Jun, 2025, 09.05 AM IST
- Move over Himachal's Malana Cream: Odisha's Sheelavathi weed emerges as new favoriteA unique strain of cannabis called Sheelavathi is gaining popularity in India, surpassing the well-known Malana Cream variety. Sheelavathi ...06 Feb, 2024, 02.47 PM IST
- Civilisation & intoxication: When, where and why did humans start experimenting with alcohol & drugsToday, humans use thousands of psychoactive compounds to alter our experience of the world.19 Jul, 2021, 06.33 PM IST
- IIT Guwahati develops low-cost technology to produce psychoactive drugs from agricultural resourcesThe technology is patented and developed by Prof. Mihir Kumar Purkait, Head, Centre for the Environment, and Professor, Department of Chemi...27 Oct, 2020, 09.09 PM IST
- Hooked to hemp: Can better regulation help to unleash the medical and industrial advantages of cannabis?Most cannabis or hemp-based startups in India are bootstrapped. They see a potential to grow but feel crimped because of poor regulation.10 Oct, 2020, 11.00 PM IST
- Made-in-India drugs to be based on weed soonThe move to produce medicine formulations that incorporate hemp lend a fresh reputation to the otherwise controversial cannabis24 Nov, 2018, 11.00 AM IST
- Mother's marijuana use may harm foetus' growthNew York, Oct 2 (IANS) Mothers' exposure to cannabinoid -- compound found in marijuana -- either smoked or eaten in candy bars, may affect ...02 Oct, 2016, 11.54 AM IST
- Bombay Hemp Company makes products from hitherto ‘unrecognised’ fibreTouted to be a billion-dollar industry in the West, hemp so far has received little recognition in India because it is often confused with ...06 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
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