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Ozone Can Break Down THC Left on Surfaces by Thirdhand Cannabis Smoke, Study Finds

A new study reports that ozone, an oxygen molecule present in the atmosphere, can react with the intoxicating THC compound on glass and cotton surfaces to produce new compounds, which the researchers have also characterized for the first time.

Sniffing Out New Methods for In-Field Pesticide Detection

This article addresses the issues associated with the global use of pesticides, and some ways in which these can be overcome.

Advances in Pesticide Residue Analysis

Across the globe, cannabis is slowly becoming more widely accepted as a useful medicinal product and a mainstream commercial good. But with this comes an increased need for better safety testing, standardization, and quality control.

The Evolution of Cannabis Testing

This article takes a looks at past trends and current challenges in the cannabis industry, and hints at what the future may hold.

Don’t Use THC Vapes, Says FDA, As Lung Injury Toll Tops 1000

In light of the vaping-related lung disease outbreak across the US, the Food and Drug Administration is strengthening its consumer warnings for vape products.