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Rainbow In Your Hands: Cannabis Colours Explained

Cannabis is a mystery plant — the variety of traits that it exhibits keeps surprising scientists, industry, and consumers. Along with an infinite amount of flavors and characteristics, marijuana plants also vary in color. Here’s a little guide for 50 shades of cannabis.

September 21, 2018

by Bjorn

Facts / Health / Science

About 18% of California’s Cannabis Products Fail Lab Tests

Since the implementation of California’s new and stricter cannabis industry regulation, state licensed labs have tested 10,695 product samples. Around 18% of those failed requirements, which means that these products didn’t meet new standards.

September 12, 2018

by Bjorn

Education / legalization / Science

College To Open Medical Marijuana Testing Lab

NELSONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Hocking College in southeastern Ohio says it is preparing to start testing medical marijuana in a new laboratory and plans to offer related courses to students…

July 25, 2018

by Bjorn

Education / Science

Want a Degree in Cannabis Studies? Here you go!

Dreaming about a degree in cannabis studies? Your dream has come true. Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia will be offering graduate-level certificate programs in medical marijuana.

July 20, 2018

by Bjorn

Facts / Lifestyle / Science

MMJ and Seniors: What’s The T?

Medical marijuana laws around the country are continually changing. New populations are beginning to explore a therapeutic potential of cannabis. The plant is getting more popular among senior citizens. However, is it right for them? Here’s the answer.

February 23, 2018

by Bjorn

Education / Facts / Science

Flavonoids: A Brief Overview Of Cannabis’ Hidden Potential

Cannabis has more than 200 bioactive compounds. Most of them are understudied but functions of some of them, like THC, CBD, and terpenes, are well understood. However, cannabis has a substantial hidden potential — take for instance chemical compounds known as flavonoids. Roughly 10% of these are known to be present in cannabis plants.

February 21, 2018

by Bjorn

Education / Facts / Science

Weed Cause A Drop In Alcohol Sales: Study

The popularity of legal cannabis is growing: medical and recreational marijuana is already available in 29 states around the country. According to a recent study, this development caused a beneficial side effect — a significant drop in alcohol sales.

December 20, 2017

by Bjorn

Facts / Lifestyle / Science

Study: Alcohol More Deadly Than Cannabis On The Road

Researchers examined drug tests from drivers involved in more than 3,600 auto crashes and found that alcohol led to ten times bigger probability to cause a fatal crash than cannabis.

November 22, 2017

by Bjorn

Health / Lifestyle / Science

Unexpected Risks of Buying Marijuana Online

Buying marijuana online can turn into a dangerous experience. It is particularly risky if you are only looking to ingest CBD. First, your product could be stronger than stated. Second,…

November 10, 2017

by Bjorn

Facts / Lifestyle / Science

10 Things You Need to Know About Cannabis and Sleep

Cannabis can help you to fall asleep quickly – that’s why many people keep it on the bed table.

May 2, 2017

by Bjorn

Science

Rainbow In Your Hands: Cannabis Colours Explained

About 18% of California’s Cannabis Products Fail Lab Tests

College To Open Medical Marijuana Testing Lab

Want a Degree in Cannabis Studies? Here you go!

MMJ and Seniors: What’s The T?

Flavonoids: A Brief Overview Of Cannabis’ Hidden Potential

Weed Cause A Drop In Alcohol Sales: Study

Study: Alcohol More Deadly Than Cannabis On The Road

Unexpected Risks of Buying Marijuana Online

10 Things You Need to Know About Cannabis and Sleep

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