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There are more cannabis cultivars available now than ever before through seed banks and nurseries in Europe and North America. Growing from seed has its advantages, but also some issues. Seeds are easier to transport and store than cuttings (clones) from a nursery. Unlike clones, cannabis grown from seed is not genetically identical. The degree…
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Welcome to the time of the year when the high energy of summer has begun to wind down and we’re settling into the more relaxed rhythms of fall. When the sun is hot and outdoor activities are high, it’s a good time for uplifting sativa strains that match your social calendar full of events where…
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[PRESS RELEASE] – AUSTIN, Texas, and EINDHOVEN, Netherlands – Oct. 3, 2025 – PhotoX Advanced Sciences 2025, the premier cannabis cultivation conference hosted by Fluence, took place Sept. 22–24 in Austin, Texas. Featuring international speakers, the event gathered leading experts in cannabis cultivation, genetics, artificial intelligence, cannabis lighting and horticultural technology to explore strategies that…
PhotoX 2025: Fluence Leads Industry Dialogue on the Future of Read More »
When I saw Stanford Medicine’s article about cannabis use in older adults, I expected balanced, evidence-based health guidance. What I got instead was a mixture of legitimate medical advice wrapped in misleading statistics, historical revisionism, and barely disguised pharmaceutical industry talking points. Don’t get me wrong – warnings about cannabis use for seniors aren’t inherently…
The Republican governor of Florida is conceding that “more people probably agreed” with a marijuana legalization ballot initiative he helped defeat last year than sided with his prohibitionist viewpoint—but he argued that it was the “morally right” choice for him to intervene to prevent the sale of “dangerous stuff” in his state. At an event…
DeSantis Admits Marijuana Legalization Is Popular With Florida Voters Even Read More »
Among cinema’s best ‘stoner’ archetypes, past or present, Diane Keaton brought to life some of the most memorable film moments where cannabis appeared naturally, without drama or moralizing. A calm, witty, and impossibly chic on-camera weed enthusiast.Annie Hall: the first stoner girlBut did Diane Keaton smoke weed? Keaton left this world on October 11, leaving…
Farewell, Diane Keaton: Hollywood’s Most Stylish ‘Stoner’ (Who Never Smoked) Read More »
The psychedelic renaissance is in full bloom, reshaping not only scientific and medical communities but also mainstream culture. After decades of prohibition and stigma, substances like psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, and ayahuasca are being reexamined through rigorous clinical research, showing promise in treating depression, PTSD, addiction, and end-of-life anxiety. From Johns Hopkins to MAPS, leading institutions…
Set, Setting, and Solidarity: Inside The Launch of Global Psychedelic Read More »
“Evidence is growing that psychedelics could hold the key to managing inflammation, one of the body’s central drivers of many chronic diseases, including depression, arthritis and heart conditions.” By Nicholas Barnes of the University of Birmingham, Via The Conversation Once synonymous with hippies and hallucinatory experiences, psychedelic drugs are now being explored for their medical…
Psychedelics Show Promise As An ‘Entirely New Type Of Anti-Inflammatory Read More »
Joe Rogan is disputing claims from former Vice President Kamala Harris that he “lied” when he claimed she refused to talk about marijuana with him ahead of the 2024 election. In her book “107 Days,” the title of which is a reference to the limited time she had to campaign for the presidency after former…
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“Wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world…” Cannabis isn’t just a plant: it’s a passport. A language without borders. A seed that connects continents, cultures, and generations. It’s the smell on your clothes after a night in a dive bar in Amsterdam. It’s the sticky hash a Moroccan farmer…
The Global Cannabis Renaissance: A Long Strange 18 Year Trip Read More »
