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A team of chemists from the University of California, Davis, recently demonstrated that a new synthetic analogue of cannabidiol (CBD) may be just as effective for medicinal uses as its naturally extracted counterpart. This synthetic CBD compo… Continue reading Synthetic CBD proves to be cheaper, and just as effective, as its cannabis-derived cousin
Hackers breach Dunkin Donuts, how insiders are serious threats to security in an organization, the return of email flooding, Microsoft helps police shut down fake tech support in India, and how Las Vegas police are cracking down on Black Market marijua… Continue reading “Dunkin” Donuts, Microsoft, & Marijuana – Paul’s Security Weekly #584
Mice injected with a THC-like compound found in liverworts acted as if they were stoned—lazing around more, not moving for long periods of time, and feeling less pain. Continue reading As Canada Legalizes Weed, Switzerland Wants to Get High on Moss
Legal cannabis means more people will be able to access science-based information instead of relying on anecdotes from their local dealer. Continue reading Canadian Researchers Are Stoked About Access to Legal Weed
Recreational cannabis use is legal in Canada starting today, so here’s some trippy science to celebrate with. Continue reading Start Rolling Your Blunts: The Best Science Stories to Read When You’re High
The USDA blamed the issue on a “web form” that was abused to post spam. Continue reading Someone Posted Weed and Viagra Spam On a US Department of Agriculture Site
Michael Tlusty, a lobster biologist at the University of Massachusetts Boston, says the jury is still out on if lobsters can feel pain. Continue reading Does Getting Lobsters High Before Boiling Them Alive Reduce Suffering?
Over the years there has been an on-going battle between law enforcement and those who use technology-based anonymity to perform their illegal deeds. Some of the FBI’s tricks to break through the anonymity have created interesting challenges, suc… Continue reading Dark Markets’ Weakness? Cashing out the Bitcoin to USD!
California is expected to become the largest weed industry in the United States, but unlike other legalized states, it has no laws in place to protect cannabis consumer data. Continue reading California Weed Dispensaries Can Legally Sell Customer Information to Data Brokers
Power authorities are concerned about Bitcoin’s energy use; how does it stack up against growing bud? Continue reading How Much Energy Does It Take to Grow Weed vs. Mining Bitcoin?