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.....»»
White clover"s toxic tricks traced to its hybridization
White clover is a weed that grows the world over—there's a good chance you have some growing in your yard today. The plant that yard-preeners love to hate was spawned about 20,000 years ago when two European clover species hybridized......»»
Don’t give your weed dealer all your data
Hello and welcome back to Equity, TechCrunch’s venture capital-focused podcast, where we unpack the numbers behind the headlines. Our beloved Danny was back, joining Natasha and Alex and Grace and Chris to chat through yet another incredibly b.....»»
Seth Rogen is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt to talk about the weed business
Seth Rogen is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt to talk about the weed business.....»»
Common weed could spell bellyache for gluten intolerant
New research has identified proteins in a common weed which could play havoc for Australian farmers growing gluten-free crops, such as millet, buckwheat and sorghum, and people suffering from gluten intolerance......»»
Weed Shouldn"t Be Banned for Elite Athletes, Some Experts Say
The disqualification of a leading U.S. Olympics candidate has brought the World Anti-Doping Agency’s marijuana prohibition under fire -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
India fails to weed out illegal herbicide-tolerant cotton
A massive jump in the sale of herbicide-tolerant, genetically engineered cotton seeds in India's current cropping season has raised fears of unchecked use of glyphosate, a toxic weedicide linked to serious health issues including cancer......»»
While debate rages over glyphosate-based herbicides, farmers are spraying them all over the world
As North America enters its peak summer growing season, gardeners are planting and weeding, and groundskeepers are mowing parks and playing fields. Many are using the popular weed killer Roundup, which is widely available at stores like Home Depot a.....»»
11 Best Weed Torch Of 2021 [Reviewed & Buyer’s Guide]
Skeptical about using chemicals in your backyard and contaminating the soil? Do not worry, as you can eliminate the need for herbicides with weed torches. If you are a gardening enthusiast, you will know the frustration of finding weed growing arou.....»»
Celebrate Star Wars Day with these fantastic Star Wars toys
The Star Wars franchise has been the root of countless toys over the years, but their quality has varied. When you're looking for a great Star Wars toy, it helps to weed out some of the chaff. Overall, the best Star Wars toy you can get is the Elec.....»»
Here’s why TSMC and Intel keep building foundries in the Arizona desert
Fresh water supply isn't the only consideration for chip fabrication. Enlarge / In 2020, Intel partnered with the National Forest Foundation in Phase III of a project replacing invasive Arundo and Tamarix weed species with native flora and reveg.....»»
Amazon to stop screening employees for marijuana
Amazon in brief blog post announced it will no longer include marijuana on its drug screening program. In short, the company is now treating weed like alcohol, which means off-work employees can partake in a beer or a spliff without fear of repercuss.....»»
Mixtures of two herbicides have less environmental impact when mixed in laboratories
A research group at the University of Córdoba evaluated the commercial mixture formulated in a laboratory and the tank-based mixture of two herbicides to determine which method is more effective in terms of weed control and environmental impact......»»
Ingredient in common weed killer impairs insect immune systems, study suggests
The chemical compound glyphosate, the world's most widely used herbicide, can weaken the immune systems of insects, suggests a study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Glyphosate is the active ingredient in Round.....»»
Research spotlights Minnesota"s successes in eradicating Palmer amaranth
Palmer amaranth is a hard-to-control noxious weed that can significantly reduce crop yields. It was first introduced in Minnesota in 2016 through contaminated seed mixes used for conservation plantings......»»
Daily Crunch: Biden’s labor secretary says gig workers should be reclassified
The Biden administration hints at gig economy changes, Blue Origin will be taking passengers and we interview Jim Belushi about weed. This is your Daily Crunch for April 29, 2021. The big story: Biden’s labor secretary says gig workers should b.....»»
Swedish orienteering enthusiast finds Bronze Age treasure trove
A Swedish orienteering enthusiast working on a map earlier in April stumbled across a stash of some 50 Bronze Age relics dating back over 2,500 years, authorities said Thursday......»»
The fight against Palmer amaranth, the herbicide-resistant soybean weed
For the past 25 years, many farmers across Nebraska have relied on the chemical glyphosate for weed control to have a successful crop harvest......»»
Common plants and pollinators act as anchors for ecosystems
The next time you go for a hike, take an extra moment to appreciate the seemingly ordinary life all around you. A house fly, humble yarrow weed and other "generalist" plants and pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and may also.....»»
Roadside invader: The higher the traffic, the easier the invasive common ragweed disperses
Common ragweed is an annual plant native to parts of the United States and southern Canada. It's an invasive species that has spread to Europe. An important agricultural weed, this plant is particularly well-adapted to living at roadsides, and there.....»»
Connected Cannabis Co. raises $30 million to bring its designer weed strains to more states
Connected Cannabis Co. was founded in 2009 and has since grown to become a leading cultivator of designer cannabis strains. Today, the company announced $30 million in debt and equity financing. This comes after the company raised a $25 million Serie.....»»