Many cannabis enthusiasts are slowly realizing that there is more to cannabis than cannabinoids. Terpenes are no longer being overlooked and are now gaining their deserved recognition as major players in cannabis. They affect the taste, smell, and effect of the individual strain. This makes them very important in influencing a cannabis user’s choice of … Read the rest
Traveling To Europe This Summer? Here’s How To Score Good Weed
Finally, borders have opened up around the world and summer is fast approaching. For many of us, returning to those lovely European summers is a dream come true. Whether you’re going to the beaches, mountains, or the cities, the charm of Europe at this time of year is undeniable.
Even better, more destinations in the … Read the rest
New Records Show the NYPD’s Favored Punishment: Less Vacation Time
After the repeal of a state law shielding New York police officers’ disciplinary histories from disclosure, the New York Police Department in March released several years’ worth of disciplinary records for its officers. However, the agency published the records in a way that made it difficult to see which officers had been disciplined and how.… Read the rest
There’s Never Been A Better Time To Be An Edibles Chef
As edibles continue to grow in popularity and more states legalize recreational weed, the need for quality culinary cannabis professionals will grow as well.
It’s safe to say the cannabis culinary palate has moved beyond brownies. In fact, the flavors and cuisine involving marijuana has become so exciting that several talented chefs have packed up … Read the rest
NY Considers Letting Restaurants Infuse Their Food With Weed
The Empire State may soon allow eateries to spike their food with cannabis. But there’s a drawback to that plan, at least for those who want to keep their liquor license.
This would certainly give “pizza joint” a whole new meaning. New York state appears to be considering the sale of edibles in pizzerias and … Read the rest
Investigated Air Pollution Near Florida’s Sugar Fields
The Glades is an area of Florida just south of Lake Okeechobee, the large body of water in the center of the state you can easily spot on a map. As a Floridian, I probably should have known that this area produces more than half of America’s cane sugar, but I only learned that recently … Read the rest
One-way superconductor could be a step toward eternal electricity
Imagine if your computer could run on electricity that flows forever without overheating. This isn’t magic: It’s the potential future of a real phenomenon called superconductivity, which today underpins everything from cutting-edge magnetic research to MRIs.
Now, scientists have found that they can make a superconductor that’s different from others that have come before. It … Read the rest
Everything you need to know about the battle between US tech and EU laws
The European Union has continued its campaign to regulate large multinational tech companies’ activities in Europe. The Digital Services Act (DSA), which was approved by the European Parliament last Saturday, follows the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which was approved last month. [Source: Popsci.com]
According to the EU, the DSA and DMA have two big … Read the rest
‘Vampire Energy’ Is Sucking the Life Out of Our Planet
UNTIL RECENTLY, I thought vampires—creatures of the night that suck the life from their victims—existed only in the fictional realms of literature and TV. That’s until I learned about a real-life scenario draining both our wallets and the planet: vampire energy. [Source: Wired ]
Vampire energy, also called standby power or phantom loads, is
Tire company startup to use NASA technology to end flats and reduce waste
While millions of Americans tuned in to watch NASA perform another successful rover landing on Mars this past February, a new startup was preparing to announce Earthly intentions for a core technology behind the future of space exploration. Starting next year with the METL™ tire, The SMART Tire Company intends to take on the $250B … Read the rest









