What Will Cannabis Legalization Look Like in Mexico?
Mexico's national legislature is required by the country’s supreme court to implement the legalization bill before December 15.
Scientists Pinpoint Ideal Decarboxylation Conditions to Maximize THC and CBD
The researchers found that longer reaction times and lower temperatures were better for CBD conversion, while a shorter reaction at higher temperatures produced maximal concentrations of THC.
Ozone Can Break Down THC Left on Surfaces by Thirdhand Cannabis Smoke, Study Finds
The researchers found that THC is less volatile than nicotine, as are its observed oxidation products.
UN Reschedules Cannabis in Historic Vote
As the UN’s classification system underpins most countries’ drug laws, this modified definition of cannabis could affect regulations around the world.
How a Gas Chromatography Machine Works and How To Read a Chromatograph
In this article, we take a look at what gas chromatography is, how it works and how to interpret output data. Its combination with mass spectrometry and the use of multiple dimensions are considered, and strengths, limitations and common problems are discussed.
Vaping CBD Doesn’t Impair Driving Ability, Study Finds
According to a new study, the likelihood of a driver becoming impaired increases if they vape cannabis with moderate-to-high THC levels. CBD-dominant vape products, however, do not appear to impair driving at all.
New Colorado Regulations for the Measurement of Heavy Metals in Cannabis Vaping Aerosols, A Realistic and Practical Assessment: Part 2
Learn about the challenges of trapping and collecting aerosols without contaminating the sample, and how best to validate the process using standard methods developed by the tobacco industry for electronic nicotine delivery systems.
Medical Cannabis Cards Launched in UK to Help Thousands Avoid Arrest
Created by medical cannabis campaigners, and backed by several police chiefs, the initiative aims to save thousands from being arrested and prosecuted for cannabis possession.
Israeli Startup Claims to Have Genetically Edited Cannabis to Resist Mildew
The company says it is the first commercial organization to successfully edit a cannabis plant’s genome.
