Scientists find a THC-free marijuana compound that could replace opioids

Terpenes from a sativa Cannabis plant could be a breakthrough in pain relief.

Promising research is showing a new possibility in pain relief for people recovering from surgery and for those suffering from fibromyalgia. Scientists from the University of Arizona reported to SciTechDaily that the terpenes derived from a sativa strain of Cannabis can relieve chronic pain more effectively than opioids. The kicker is that while these terpenes are from marijuana, they can be used and experienced without tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound within the plant.

“Our research is showing that terpenes are not a good option for reducing acute pain resulting from an injury, such as stubbing your toe or touching a hot stove; however, we are seeing significant reductions in pain when terpenes are used for chronic or pathological pain,” said Dr. John Streicher of the University of Arizona’s Comprehensive Center for Pain & Addiction. “This study was the first to investigate the impact of terpenes in preclinical models of fibromyalgia and post-operative pain and expand the scope of potential pain-relieving treatments using terpenes.”

NASA releases stunning hi-def photos of sunset from the Moon

Space is mind-blowing.

NASA and Firefly Aerospace have released the first high-definition photos of a lunar sunset from the Moon. The striking images, some of which show Earth and Venus in the distance, were taken by the private lander Blue Ghost and presented during a press conference Tuesday (March 18) at the Johnson Space Center in Houston—the celebratory end of a 14-day mission.

"These images, captured by different camera angles and stitched together in a video, show a horizon glow that comes to life just above the Moon’s surface as the sun goes down," Firefly wrote on their website. On social media, they took a more casual tone, enthusing, "Sunsets hit differently on the Moon!"

Here’s a 4 step military hack that will help you fall asleep in just 2 minutes

96 percent of the pilots were able to fall asleep in two minutes or less.

For those in the military, sleep can mean the difference between life and death. But shut-eye can be very hard to come by, especially during active conflict. According to Sharon Ackman, the U.S. Navy Pre-Flight School developed a scientific method to help its pilots fall asleep. Through this technique, 96% of the pilots were able to fall asleep in two minutes or less.

If pilots could fall asleep during war, you should be able to use it to knock out in the comfort of your bedroom. Here's how to do it.