Doobie-us: Pot ads come to Twitter amid cannabis industry collapse
Weed delivery services could be advertising on Twitter feeds soon. Enlarge / Then-future Technoking Elon Musk enjoying some cannabis on Joe Rogan's podcast. (credit: Joe Rogan) Elon Musk’s fondness for 420 jokes is wel.....»»
Scientific highs and lows of cannabinoids
Hundreds of cannabis-related chemicals now exist, inspiring researchers—and users. Enlarge (credit: Olena Ruban via Getty Images) The 1960s was a big decade for cannabis: Images of flower power, the summer of love and.....»»
Novel "retipping" method yields more high quality cannabis plants in less space
A novel method for making new cannabis plants works as well as traditional methods in less space according to a recent UConn study published in HortScience......»»
Scientists remove yeast cell"s sex drive and turn it into a cannabis tracker
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science have modified a yeast cell to sense the active substances in cannabis and get it to turn red when it does. The result paves the way for more actors to discover new medicinal substances.....»»
Many People with Bipolar Disorder Use Cannabis. It May Sometimes Help
Diminished risk-taking behaviors and other benefits may explain why many people with bipolar disorder keep consuming cannabis despite some dire downsides.....»»
317,793 people were arrested for marijuana possession in 2020 despite the growing legalization movement
More than 300,000 people were arrested for cannabis possession in 2020, FBI records show. Meanwhile, the drug is being legally sold for a profit in 19 states......»»
Carbon-busting hemp could help transform Scottish agriculture to zero emissions
Hemp is one of the oldest traded plants in the world, and cultivation in Scotland started as far back as the 11th century. Historically, cannabis—the name of the plant from which hemp is derived—was used to produce rope, cloth, lighting oil and m.....»»
Why only some voters have climate change on the brain this November
On Election Day, voters across the country will make their voices heard on many contentious issues, from reproductive rights to cannabis legalization. Nov. 8 also lands on the second day of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference and at the.....»»
Biden pardons all federal simple marijuana possession offenses
The criminalization of marijuana is a "failed approach," Biden said. Enlarge / The morning fog leaves a layer of dew on cannabis rows in Petrolia, California, August 3, 2022. (credit: Getty | The Washington Post) President B.....»»
Researchers identify the high-efficiency hacks cannabis cells use to make cannabinoids
For the first time, plant biologists have defined the high-efficiency "hacks" that cannabis cells use to make cannabinoids (THC/CBD). Although many biotechnology companies are currently trying to engineer THC/CBD outside the plant in yeast or cell cu.....»»
Light it up: Using firefly genes to understand cannabis biology
Cannabis, a plant gaining ever-increasing attention for its wide-ranging medicinal properties, contains dozens of compounds known as cannabinoids......»»
What"s in your weed? You might be surprised
Labels like indica, sativa and hybrid—commonly used to distinguish one category of cannabis from another—tell consumers little about what's in their product, and could be confusing or misleading, suggests a new study of nearly 90,000 samples acro.....»»
Skullcandy and Doritos celebrate 420 with a ‘joint’ collab
To commemorate the official holiday of cannabis culture, Skullcandy has released a limited, Doritos-themed edition of its Dime wireless earbuds......»»
The new health supplement you need to know and how its made
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve likely heard of CBD oil by now. What is it? CBD stands for cannabidiol. Its a naturally occurring chemical that the hemp (cannabis sativa) plant produces. CBD is uniquely similar to other cannabinoids.....»»
Study Finds Cannabinoids Prevent COVID-19 Infection
MachineShedFred shares a report from Forbes: Compounds in cannabis can prevent infection from the virus that causes Covid-19 by blocking its entry into cells, according to a study published this week by researchers affiliated with Oregon State Univer.....»»
Cannabis may contain heavy metals and affect consumer health, study finds
A new meta-analysis examines the ability of cannabis plants to absorb heavy metals and discusses the resulting health impacts on consumers......»»
Every weed smoker needs Boveda for their stash
Essentials Week spotlights unexpected items that make our daily lives just a little bit better."It actually works," my coworker excitedly Slacked our cannabis channel. "Legit never had fresher weed."He was praising Boveda, a humidity control packet t.....»»
Study: Recreational cannabis legalization increases employment in counties with dispensaries
Researchers from The University of New Mexico and California Polytechnic University find increased employment, especially in manufacturing, following the opening of legal recreational cannabis dispensaries. They found no evidence of declines in worke.....»»
Why cannabis smells skunky
As cannabis is legalized in more areas, it has become increasingly popular as a medicinal and recreational drug. This plant produces a pungent, skunk-like odor that is pleasing to some but repulsive to others. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Omega.....»»
Dark web marketplace bites the dust after colossal DDoS attack
A large-scale cannabis marketplace on the dark web has been taken offline for good by a DDoS attack......»»