Articles in Science & tech category
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America’s tastiest THC vapes of Labor Day 2023 and beyond
Leafly Staff - Published on August 23, 2023Read moreYou’re doing too much, America. Labor Day is coming up—it’s time to lengthen that weekend, pack the cooler, and honor American Labor’s achievements by chilling out. THC vape carts and pods require the least work to get lifted. If you can use a straw, you can sip and rip on the purified essence of the […]
Science of Delta-8-THC vs. Delta-9-THC: Chemistry, Effects, Potency & Production
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on August 11, 2023Read moreLearn the subtle differences between these trending compounds.
Science of vaping marijuana oil & concentrates
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on July 6, 2023Read moreKeep the temps low and the materials pure.
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What causes the pungent “skunk” aroma of marijuana? (Hint: Not terpenes)
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on May 31, 2023Read moreTracking down new smelly molecules.
Why Most CBD Products May Not Help You & How to Find Products That Will
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on May 2, 2023Read moreMind & Matter is a monthly column by Nick Jikomes, PhD, Leafly’s Director of Science and Innovation. Cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most abundant cannabinoid found in cannabis, after THC. It’s commonly believed to be non-psychoactive, a myth arising from the fact that it’s non-intoxicating–it won’t get you high. Based on how it works in the […]
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Pioneering cannabis chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam passes away at 92
Calvin Stovall - Published on March 10, 2023Read moreDr. Mechoulam was the first to isolate THC in the 1960s and his research laid the foundation for medical and adult-use weed legalization.
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How to maximize your magic mushroom yields
Anthony DiMeo - Published on March 7, 2023Read moreCheck out these magic mushroom growing standards and hacks that can significantly boost boomer bounties for the hobby grower.
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New study says weed doesn’t cause a hangover, questioning drug tests on workers
Pat Goggins - Published on February 8, 2023Read moreFindings from a new study call into question employer policies on testing workers for drugs: If workers don’t experience lingering effects of THC, why should employers care what workers do the night before a shift?
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Can you overdose on shrooms?
Amelia Williams - Published on December 22, 2022Read moreDespite waves of new research, many mushroom myths persist. You can’t die from taking too many shrooms, but they have some side effects.
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The 5 most intriguing cannabis research studies of 2022
Josh Kaplan - Published on December 15, 2022Read moreReduced restrictions and improved legalization efforts paved the way for new and exciting ways to research cannabis and its complexities in 2022.
