How Women are Changing the STEM and Cannabis Industries

How Women are Changing the STEM and Cannabis Industries

Women’s History Month may have passed, but it’s always a good time to honor the strong women working in male-dominated industries like STEM. Not only is cannabis male-dominated, so are many different technological areas like science and engineering. But, women are...
How to Pass Microbial Testing with Photonic Remediation

How to Pass Microbial Testing with Photonic Remediation

Cannabis is a fickle plant. Whether it’s mold, mildew, or pests, there are plenty of opportunities for dangerous and costly pathogens to contaminate a crop. Cannabis & Tech Today spoke with Rad Source Technologies Executive Vice President George Terry and Head of...
What’s in Your Cannabis? Creating a Safety Seal of Approval

What’s in Your Cannabis? Creating a Safety Seal of Approval

When California first passed Proposition 64 legalizing recreational cannabis, voters waited in eager anticipation for natural, quality products to purchase. What they found instead was 84.3% of sampled cannabis tested positive for pesticide residue.  The...
Does Lighting Influence Chemical Profiles in Cannabis?

Does Lighting Influence Chemical Profiles in Cannabis?

Do cucumbers prefer blue light during flowering? How is the chemical profile of a cannabis plant influenced by the duration of exposure to infrared light? Believe it or not, these are the kinds of questions farmers often find themselves asking. As cannabis research...
Rachael Rapinoe on the Science Behind Her Latest CBD Company, Mendi

Rachael Rapinoe on the Science Behind Her Latest CBD Company, Mendi

The Rapinoe sisters have become synonymous with soccer. While Megan Rapinoe has played on the international stage, Rachael Rapinoe has played on every side of the ball as both a professional player and trainer, and has expanded her efforts off of the field as an...
What Does the Future Look Like for Medical Cannabis Research?

What Does the Future Look Like for Medical Cannabis Research?

The cannabis plant is one of the most dynamic plants on earth. It can be used to make textiles, fuel, and food. Cannabis can also be used for euphoric and medical purposes. For many years, humans did not know what caused cannabis’ euphoric effects. But,...