cannabis

Scientists Sniff Out What Gives Marijuana Strains Their Distinct Aromas,

Researchers have conducted the first comprehensive sensory-guided study of the odor-active compounds in dried cannabis flowers, uncovering dozens of previously unknown chemicals that shape the the plant’s distinct fragrance. The findings expand scientific knowledge of marijuana beyond the common understanding of terpenes, CBD and THC. To unravel the chemistry of smell, the researchers utilized a…

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Lawmakers Debate Whether Marijuana Legalization Helps Or Hurts Organized Crime

A GOP-led House committee held a hearing on Thursday focused on Chinese criminal organizations behind large-scale illicit marijuana grows, taking testimony from a group of law enforcement officials and a researcher who each attempted to link the issue to state-level legalization. But one Democratic lawmaker took the opportunity to make the case for cannabis rescheduling…

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Company Behind Edible Arrangements Expands Cannabis Deliveries Across 30 States

The company behind Edible Arrangements is significantly expanding its delivery service for cannabis products, offering shipping in 30 states across the U.S. and same-day delivery in several major cities. Edible Brands, best known for its line of ornate fruit arrangements, initially launched its hemp delivery line in May, limiting the rollout of its cannabis gummies,…

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GOP Senator Worries Hemp Could Be Banned In ‘Next Two

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) is cautioning that the cannabis policy movement has “swung hard on the prohibitionist side” amid the ongoing debate over intoxicating hemp products. And he worries that, if things go awry, the hemp market could be decimated “within the next two weeks.” However, he also thinks one solution to the issue could…

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Trump’s drug czar says cannabis is a “bipartisan issue” (Newsletter:

GOP senator: Congress must “step up” on marijuana; Dem lawmaker talks Trump & cannabis; OH’s $3B in sales; Study: cannabis as tobacco substitute Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment…

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Cannabis Clubs vs. Gentrification: When Tourists Take Over Barcelona

If there have been two burning topics in Barcelona this summer, they’re tourism and the future of cannabis clubs. Two issues where the city council plays a key role—both by action, with the crackdown on clubs that began earlier this year, and by omission, through the lack of policies to regulate the city’s ever-growing gentrification,…

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How a Rikers Sentence Sparked a New Life in Cannabis:

On a humid summer afternoon in Washington Heights, a teenage James Adames lit up in an alleyway he thought was safe. The ritual was familiar, but so was the risk. At just 16, he was stopped, frisked, and arrested for cannabis. Three nights in jail followed. “It was a very scary experience,” he remembers. What…

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From VOLCANOs to VEAZY: How Storz & Bickel Shaped the

If you’ve ever passed a living room with a giant bag of vapor being passed around, you already know the legend of Storz & Bickel. The German engineering duo didn’t just build a better way to consume cannabis; they helped redefine the ritual. From the Volcano to today’s newest release, the VEAZY, S&B’s story blends…

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Inside Puerto Rico’s We Mean Business Summit: Where Women in

The cannabis space has always attracted visionaries. From cultivators and scientists to brand builders and activists, women have helped shape the industry since its earliest days. Yet as the market matures, women often find themselves pushed to the margins of leadership. The National Women’s Collaborative (NWC) is working to change that, creating resources and opportunities…

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Fore Twenty: How Cannabis Crashed the Country Club

By Christopher Filkins For decades, the relationship between cannabis and country clubs was defined by furtive teenagers ducking behind sand traps, groundskeepers turning a blind eye to the smell of “grass” mixing with fresh-cut grass. A possession charge could ban you from these manicured greens forever, your membership revoked faster than you could yell “fore!”…

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