Luisa P.

On 23 June 2025, Icelandic hemp seeds along with around 1000 other plant samples from all over the world were sent on a special journey into space. The main aim is to investigate how plant material reacts to the different environmental stresses in space.

In view of increasing concerns about food security and needed climate adaptation in agriculture, the German politics intend to strengthen the domestic production and commercialisation of alternative proteins. However, one plant with great potential has been largely ignored: Industrial hemp.

It is well known that global industry is looking for alternatives to resource-intensive raw materials. Industrial hemp has already proven itself many times over as a versatile and environmentally friendly option. But what about technological areas?

Researchers at the University of Arizona Health Sciences have identified specific terpenes in Cannabis sativa that can provide effective pain relief. Perhaps they may even replace opioids?

Cannabis cuttings are central for successful cannabis cultivation - both for private individuals and for cannabis social clubs. In this guide, you will learn what cuttings actually are, what is important when selecting and growing them and more.

Cannabis-Stecklinge sind ein zentraler Baustein für den erfolgreichen Cannabisanbau - sowohl für Privatpersonen als auch für Cannabis-Social-Clubs. In diesem Guide erfährst Du, was Stecklinge eigentlich sind, worauf es bei der Auswahl und Aufzucht ankommt und vieles mehr.

Growing cannabis is an exciting and challenging task. In this guide, we look at the most popular seed varieties and provide tips on storage, germination and more.

Cannabis anzubauen ist eine spannende und zugleich anspruchsvolle Aufgabe. In diesem Guide stellen wir die beliebte Samen-Sorten vor und geben Tipps rund um Lagerung, Keimung und vieles mehr.

Every minute, more than 300,000 disposable nappies are incinerated or dumped in landfill sites, contributing to environmental degradation and resource depletion. Is there a way that industrial hemp could help?

Despite the plant's well-documented agronomic and environmental benefits, the European hemp sector faces significant regulatory hurdles. Three major German industry organisations have now responded by submitting a joint proposal to the European Union calling for decisive reforms and simplifications.

Conventional construction methods contribute significantly to global CO₂ emissions. One possible sustainable alternative is hempcrete, which is made from the woody core of the hemp plant. A research project at the Technical University of Cologne is focussing on this special building material.

A previously unexpected ally of hemp, the plant praised for its versatility, remained undiscovered and unnoticed for a long time: microbes. How could they affect the way hemp is cultivated?

ADHD impacts 6-8% of youth and 3% of adults in Europe, leading to significant inattention and hyperactivity. Traditional treatments often lack consistent efficacy and cause side effects. Interest in the endocannabinoid system may provide new approaches for managing ADHD symptoms.

A recent study by the nova-Institute, has provided compelling evidence for industrial hemp's potential as a carbon sink, positioning it alongside wood as a viable resource for the bioeconomy.

For decades, the distinct skunk-like aroma of cannabis - which many have attributed to terpenes - has intrigued both its lovers and its critics. Recently, a study published in ACS Omega has identified another source.