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Leo is a science writer with a focus on environmental and food research. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Newcastle University and a master's degree in science communication from the University of Edinburgh.
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California Researchers Develop a New Oxidation Test for Cannabis Breathalyzers
Researchers have developed a chemical test that could form the basis of an inexpensive and effective cannabis breathalyzer.
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There’s No Significant Difference Between Recreational and Medical Marijuana in the US, Study Claims
According to the new study, the only major difference between most recreational and medicinal cannabis products is the store they’re sold in.
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How Long Do Edibles Last?
As interest in edibles grows, many new consumers are discovering their effects the hard way. So what makes digestion such a potent method of cannabis consumption? And why can the effects last so long?
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Keeping Up With the Fentanyls
If the rapid migration of deadly fentanyls wasn’t difficult to keep up with already, they are also evading analysts through their chemistry. Due to an inexpensive and flexible production process, unique versions of the synthetic opioids are regularly cooked up by illicit chemists, creating new dangers for consumers and new headaches for toxicologists.
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UK CBD Market Needs Standardized Testing, Says Industry Body
A new review aims to help establish robust, standardized methods for CBD products in the UK.
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Dr Raphael Mechoulam Reveals Synthetic Cannabinoids for Clinical Use
The "Godfather of cannabis" unveiled his latest cannabinoid creation.
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“Cannabis Poisoning” Calls for Children Have Doubled in Massachusetts
"Cannabis poisonings" are on the rise in Massachusetts, according to a new report into the state's post-medical marijuana landscape.
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Cannabis and Fertility: Five Things Scientists Want You to Know
Canadian researchers release their five guidelines to help inform any cannabis-using parent-to-be on the plant's fertility risks.
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CBD May Protect the Brain From THC’s Effects
The calming cannabinoid may reduce the unwanted side effects of THC, according to new research.
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The Bizarre Behaviors of Bath Salt Addicts
Despite being banned in the US in 2011 and made illegal in the UK by 2016, both countries are still struggling to halt the spread of bath salts and the deranged damage they can cause. So, what exactly are bath salts? And, more to the point, what chemicals do they actually contain?
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