8 Scientists Spend 16 Months Determining Edibles Look Like Food
Roughly 8% of edibles products use copycat packaging that makes them look like food. Continue reading 8 Scientists Spend 16 Months Determining Edibles Look Like Food
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Security News – Paul’s Security Weekly #603
The top 5 mistakes that create field days for hackers, WordPress 5.2 brings new security features, a discontinued Insulin pump with security a security flaw in high demand, and how to communicate privately in the age of digital policing! Paul’… Continue reading Security News – Paul’s Security Weekly #603
For Some Legal Weed Businesses, Cryptocurrency Actually Makes Sense
Despite being recreationally legal in 10 states, cannabis businesses have to come up with creative ways to accept payment other than cash. Continue reading For Some Legal Weed Businesses, Cryptocurrency Actually Makes Sense
The US Just Legalized Hemp, Which Is a Key Source of CBD
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 is a breath of fresh air for hemp farmers and may pave the way for the rescheduling of CBD. Continue reading The US Just Legalized Hemp, Which Is a Key Source of CBD
Ancient Viruses Are Probably Why Weed Has THC and CBD
THC and CBD are probably the result of freak genetic mutations millions of years ago, scientists say. Continue reading Ancient Viruses Are Probably Why Weed Has THC and CBD
As Canada Legalizes Weed, Switzerland Wants to Get High on Moss
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
Someone Posted Weed and Viagra Spam On a US Department of Agriculture Site
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
Does Getting Lobsters High Before Boiling Them Alive Reduce Suffering?
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?
Golden Tickets, 911 Callers, and Hacking Therapy – Paul’s Security Weekly #565
In the Security News this week, shutting down the Internet to prevent cheating, Yubico claims a bug bounty and upsets researchers, patching MRI scanners, getting your money back after being scammed, and a couple is caught selling golden tickets to heav… Continue reading Golden Tickets, 911 Callers, and Hacking Therapy – Paul’s Security Weekly #565
How Much Energy Does It Take to Grow Weed vs. Mining Bitcoin?
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?