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Our planet is in a constant state of creation and destruction as the plates of the earth collide. This visualization looks at earthquake magnitude.
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to skyrocket, healthcare researchers around the world are working to defeat the virus.
While the broader cannabis market is estimated to reach $45B by 2024, we've only scratched the surface in harnessing the potential of minor cannabinoids.