California Regulator Offers $20 Million For Cannabis Research
California’s cannabis regulator will provide $20 million in funding for new cannabis-related research.
Researchers Create New CBD-Based Plastic
Researchers from the University of Connecticut and Purdue University report the creation of a new CBD-based bioplastic material.
Washington’s Cannabis Regulator Seeks Scientists
Washington’s state cannabis regulator is looking to recruit at least six experts in cannabis science to help advise the regulator on scientific matters.
Trulieve Employee Died From Inhaling Cannabis Dust, Report Says
An employee at a cannabis cultivation facility in Holyoke, Massachusetts, died in January after inhaling “ground cannabis dust”, according to an inspection.
Psychedelics Sector Must Respect Indigenous Wisdoms, Say Experts
The new essay highlights numerous ethical concerns currently facing the field and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging wisdoms already known to Indigenous people.
Vermont Opens Its First Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries
On October 1, three dispensaries in the state began selling adult-use marijuana to long lines of eager customers.
Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction is Ideal to Prepare Solid Edibles For Testing, Study Finds
Use ultrasound-assisted extraction to prepare solid edibles for analysis, and use solid-phase extraction for beverages, scientists recommend.
Nevada Testing Lab May Lose License For Microbial Contaminants and Altered THC Results
The prediction follows a decision of Nevada’s Cannabis Compliance Board on Tuesday, September 27, to deny the lab’s motion to dismiss the case.
Ketamine Can Treat Depression By Altering a Person’s Beliefs, Study Suggests
Ketamine can help people with treatment-resistant depression by breaking their entrenched belief systems, according to a recent paper.
