Weed Between the Lines
The natural way to grow
Plants can talk, according to Cassandra Maffey; if they’re growing in the right kind of soil. By excreting specific carbohydrate sugars from their roots,...
Unraveling cannabinoids, together
Cannabis has over 120 known cannabinoids—but the only ones we know much of anything about are the two most abundant: THC and CBD (and...
A plant pandemic?
It’s an RNA-based viroid that is extremely contagious—to avoid spreading between individuals it requires careful social distancing and diligent disinfection. It’s wreaking havoc in...
Size matters (and smaller is better)
Oral cannabidiol (CBD) products have their benefits: They deliver more CBD to a user more directly than any other form of consumption. But they...
Solving the solvent problem
Russell Thomas was staring at the floor inside a Denver dispensary. The checkered tiles were wiggling beneath his feet, breathing and squirming with a...
A matter of national defense?
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on Thursday, September 23 to approve the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2022, by a vote of...
Delivering on the promises of cannabis
Cannabis has always made big promises as a medicinal supplement: pain relief, reduced anxiety, increased appetites, better moods, sharper focus, and surer sleep. But...
Windows of impairment and detection
Driving high is illegal, no matter what state you’re in. But proving someone is or isn’t under the influence of cannabis at the time...
LifeTonic’s ionization drug delivery technology is about to change the edible...
LifeTonic’s heavily patented ionization drug delivery technology is about to change the edible game forever—and Big Pharma is going to be interested.
Already on the floor
Governor Jared Polis writes letter to senators, urging them to put CAOA on backburner while focusing on more pertinent, achievable cannabis legislation
Seeds of albumin
Novel hemp seed oil extraction method from Boulder’s ECS Brands offers new source of plant-based protein that could revolutionize medical supply chains.
A win for the state, a model for the country
USDA approves Colorado’s State Hemp Plan, providing
local hemp farmers more flexibility — and Polis
believes it will set the standard