Hop latent viroid (HLV): What is it & How is it affecting marijuana growers?
Across North America, something called Hop Latent Viroid (HLV) is wreaking havoc. This virus-like infection can make plants sickly and destroy harvests. It’s highly contagious....
America’s tastiest THC vapes of Labor Day 2023 and beyond
You’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...
Science of Delta-8-THC vs. Delta-9-THC: Chemistry, Effects, Potency & Production
Delta-8 vs. Delta-9 THC: Chemistry & Pharmacology Δ9-THC (“delta-nine”) is the principal psychoactive compound associated with cannabis. By default, when we talk about “THC” we...
Science of vaping marijuana oil & concentrates
Keep the temps low and the materials pure. The post Science of vaping marijuana oil & concentrates appeared first on Leafly....
What causes the pungent “skunk” aroma of marijuana? (Hint: Not terpenes)
Tracking down new smelly molecules. The post What causes the pungent “skunk” aroma of marijuana? (Hint: Not terpenes) appeared first on Leafly....
Why Most CBD Products May Not Help You & How to Find Products That Will
Mind & 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...
Pioneering cannabis chemist Dr. Raphael Mechoulam passes away at 92
Dr. Mechoulam was the first to isolate THC in the 1960s and his research laid the foundation for medical and adult-use weed legalization. The post...
How to maximize your magic mushroom yields
Check out these magic mushroom growing standards and hacks that can significantly boost boomer bounties for the hobby grower. The post How to maximize your...
New study says weed doesn’t cause a hangover, questioning drug tests on workers
Findings 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...
Can you overdose on shrooms?
Despite waves of new research, many mushroom myths persist. You can’t die from taking too many shrooms, but they have some side effects. The post...