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Cannabis is an excellent bioremediator, meaning it pulls contaminants from mediums like soil.

Phytoremediation and Carbon Capture: Using Cannabis to Combat Climate Change

Will cannabis save the world? Not by itself, but here are two ways it might play a key role in creating a healthier environment.

The Growing Hype Around Delta8-THC

Used to describe the cannabis flower, the term marijuana became popular in the U.S. in the 1900s.

The History of the Word ‘Marijuana’

All legal cannabis products sold in Massachusetts are held to strict testing requirements.

The Commercial Testing Process

Everyone wants to join the cannabis industry, and the high unemployment rate makes this specific job market even more competitive. Here’s some helpful advice on how to set yourself apart from other candidates.

Tips For Landing A Job In The Cannabis Industry

A closer look at an iconic strain named after a true cannabis icon

What’s In A Strain: Jack Herer

Cannabis has been shown to help alleviate symptoms related to PTSD such as anxiety, depression, and insomnia.

Cannabis Saved My Life: A Navy Veteran’s Testimony

Techs dish about what its like to work in the lab.

So You Want To Be A Lab Technician?

Microdosing is the practice of consuming small amounts of THC or other cannabinoids.

All About Microdosing

You’ve grown some great-smellin flower. Now what?

The Post-Harvest Process

As a Scientist, her responsibilities include collaborating on experiments and troubleshooting machines.

Meet MCR: Renee Ahearn

Operators have two options: remediate their product or destroy it

What happens when a sample fails a safety screen?

Air-tight, light-tight, child-proof containers are best.

How to Store Your Cannabis: The Dos and Don’ts

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