In a laboratory tucked away on a sprawling university campus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto is running tests on a seemingly ordinary plant with a potent secret.
The fast-growing, homely plant, Trema micrantha blume, is native to the Americas, where it is widespread and often considered a weed.
But Moura Neto recently discovered its fruits and flowers contain one of the active ingredients in marijuana: cannabidiol, or CBD, which has shown promise as a treatment for conditions including epilepsy, autism, anxiety and chronic pain. Read More...
The former X-Factor judge debuted a brand new look… Nicole Scherzinger divided fans on social media after showing off her brand-new look on Wednesday - and she looks so different.
The former X-Factor judge, 44, debuted her much shorter, choppy, ice-blonde locks for a fun video shared on her Instagram feed, where she danced away in a variety of sultry outfits.
WATCH: Nicole Scherzinger's unexpected new look divides fans
One of the fabulous looks saw the pop star rocking an ultra-cropped white T-Shirt and matching white sports bra with a pair of low-rise grey sweat-shorts. Read More...
Outer Banks is finally back on our screens, and it's safe to say that fans had a somewhat mixed reaction to season three - particularly one storyline involving John B’s mysteriously missing father, Big John. Warning, spoilers ahead for season three…
In the third season, it is revealed that John B's father, who is presumed dead after going missing at sea, is actually alive, and the father and son share an emotional reunion. Read More...
