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Cannabis produces a complex suite of bioactive compounds, including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), but how these molecules evolved has long been a mystery. Now, new research has shed light on their origin story – and opened the door to innovative ways of harnessing these compounds for human medicine.Continue ReadingCategory: Society & Community, Wellness and Healthy Living,

You know you have a proper enduro motorcycle on your hands when it has Graham Jarvis’ credentials behind it. That’s the Jarv-E project, born from a collaboration between Jarvis and Austrian motorcycle engineer David Freidinger.Continue ReadingCategory: Motorcycles, TransportTags: Electric Vehicles,

Depending on how you look at it, the all-new Camp Tonneau Tent could be called an integrated, fast-pitch truck tent, an ultralight, affordable pop-up pickup camper, or a tonneau cover that doubles as a truck-back shelter. Or, you could rightfully consider it all three. Weighing less than most rooftop tents and taking up far less space than a camper, the simple, no-frills solution is always at the ready for a camping trip but stows completely out of the way for unencumbered everyday commuting and cargo hauling. It sets up into a hybrid hard/soft-walled shelter in about a minute and a half.

There could be new hope in the fight against gum disease. Scientists have developed a toothpaste that targets only the bacteria that cause periodontitis, leaving the rest of the oral microbiome healthy and intact.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Innovations, Body and MindTags:

Everyday carry tools have evolved far beyond simple pocketknives. They are smaller and lighter than ever and come in diverse designs, turning them pretty much into practical accessories and a reflection of personal taste.Continue ReadingCategory: Knives and Multitools, Gear, OutdoorsTags: EDC,

Wintertime offers plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors: downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing on untouched terrain, or hiking through quiet forest. The only problem is that each of these activities requires its own specialized set of gear, and it’s often heavy, not very cheap, and impossible to carry all at once. But what if a single piece of equipment could do it all?Continue ReadingCategory: Ski and Snowbo

There are a bunch of dedicated devices that literally lift the veil of darkness to reveal a secret nocturnal world. Some rugged phones can do this too, but Fossibot reckons that none have the reach and clarity of its recently launched F113.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technology, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: smartphones, Rugged,

Designed as a permanent home for a couple of enthusiastic travelers, the Bespoke Base doesn't compromise on comfort. Its spacious interior is arranged on one floor and looks more like a compact apartment than a typical tiny house.Continue ReadingCategory: Tiny Houses, OutdoorsTags: Building and Construction,

Following a successful Kickstarter last year, a combination tuner, string winder and metronome is now available to buy. There's been a Roadie in my gig bag since the first iteration landed 10 years ago, and now I've been sent the fourth generation unit to try out.Continue ReadingCategory: Music, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Guitar, Tuning,

Spelling F-O-O-D or O-U-T might only get you so far around your dog if he or she is considered a Gifted Word Learner (GWL). Researchers have just figured out that even when you're not talking to them directly, they're still acquiring new terms.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Dogs, Animals, Learning,