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C2ST Speakeasy: “Cannabis and the Developing Brain” with Dr. Kuei Yuan Tseng

Cannabis abuse during adolescence increases the risk of developing psychosis and prefrontal cortex (PFC)-dependent cognitive deficits later in life. The CB1 cannabinoid receptor has long been known to mediate the psychoactive effects of cannabis, yet the mechanisms underlying such vulnerability remain unknown. Here, I will discuss data from my lab and others showing that long-lasting deficits in prefrontal functions can occur following repeated exposure to cannabinoids during adolescence. Continue reading “C2ST Speakeasy: “Cannabis and the Developing Brain” with Dr. Kuei Yuan Tseng”

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Argonne Scientist Urges Next Generation Solar: ‘We Have No Choice,’

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By Jeff McMahon, Opinion, Forbes

Originally published at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2016/03/10/argonne-scientist-urges-next-generation-solar-we-have-no-choice/#75524ebc35e3

Only next-generation solar technology can offset humanity’s use of fossil fuels, meet our energy needs, and do so with the urgency dictated by climate change, an Argonne National Laboratory scientist said in Chicago last night.

Argonne materials scientist Seth Darling told about 50 people that next generation technologies—like organic solar modules and perovskite solar voltaics—just need more research and development.

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Climate Disruption: What We Can Do Now

The Earth has warmed by almost two degrees Fahrenheit since 1880. This seemingly small increase in global warming explains why much of the land ice on the planet is starting to melt, the oceans are rising at an accelerating pace, and weather extremes are becoming common. Climate researchers have vetted the overwhelming science-based evidence and conclude that human activities associated with the release of greenhouse gases are the primary culprit. Continue reading “Climate Disruption: What We Can Do Now”