Paper is an elementary component of our daily lives, but its production has a huge impact on the environment and in view of the ecological and economic challenges, the paper industry is urgently looking for practicable alternatives. But what does hemp have to do with it? Let's find out!
Can CBD influence the learning process and memory? A recent study by researchers at the National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, published in the journal Psychopharmacology, has investigated this topic in more detail.
Recently, a team of scientists from Wonkwang and Kyung Hee Universities in South Korea announced the discovery of a previously unknown cannabinoid that could play an important role in the treatment of cancer: Cannabielsoxa.
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.