A new study published in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics introduces an electrochemical sensor designed to detect cannabinoids with high precision. For the study, a research team from Thammasat University and the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology in Thailand developed molecular-imprinted mesoporous platinum-iridium (Pt-Ir) alloy electrodes that mimic natural molecular recognition processes. Using both molecular …
These States Have the Cheapest Legal Cannabis Prices (Per Gram of Dried Flower) as of October 2025
Among the nearly two dozen states that allow licensed recreational cannabis sales, the range in price is drastic. 24 states have legalized recreational cannabis, with 22 having markets that are currently operating. Virginia remains the only legal cannabis states to not allow licensed sales, and Minnesota’s market has yet to launch. With that said, using …
Michigan Tops Per Capita Marijuana Spending in September, Followed by Montana, New Mexico, Massachusetts, and Missouri
The U.S. legal marijuana market continues to accelerate, reaching $20 billion in sales so far in 2025. Per capita data shows Michigan in the lead, while smaller markets such as Montana and New Mexico are outpacing larger states in consumer spending. Using September’s state sales figures and the most recent U.S. Census data, Michigan leads …
Cannabis Company Glass House Brands Listed on Robinhood Trading App
Glass House Brands (GLASF), a California-based marijuana company, has quietly surfaced on the Robinhood trading app, making it one of the only U.S. “plant-touching” cannabis businesses to appear on the platform. The development is significant because most American marijuana operators are barred from major U.S. exchanges and trade instead on the OTC markets or in …
Smart & Safe Florida Raises $25.8 Million for Campaign to Legalize Cannabis in 2026
Smart & Safe Florida has raised $25.8 million in its campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida in 2026, with the overwhelming majority of funding continuing to come from one of the nation’s largest marijuana companies. According to the latest data from the Florida Division of Elections, the political committee has raised $25,817,024.60. Around 99% …
Age, Sex, and Carrier Oil All Influence How Vaping Marijuana Affects the Body, Study Shows
A study from Washington State University, published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, reveals that not only age and sex but also the choice of carrier oil influence how vaporized marijuana affects physiology and behavior. In a large study of 414 mice, researchers looked at both adolescents and adults, split evenly between males and females. The …
Meta-Analysis Finds CBD Eases Anxiety Symptoms, THC Reduces PTSD-Related Nightmares and Tics in Patients of Tourette Syndrome
A new meta-analysis of clinical trials concludes that cannabinoids could play a role in reducing symptoms of anxiety disorders. Researchers from the University of São Paulo published their findings in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, drawing from 21 randomized controlled trials involving patients with social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and …
Tilray Medical Expands Into Panama Through New Joint Venture
Tilray Medical has announced plans to expanded its medical cannabis operations into Panama. The company, a division of Tilray Brands, has entered into a joint venture with Top Tech Global Inc., forming Solana Life Group. The partnership has secured a license from Panama’s National Directorate of Pharmacy and Drugs that authorizes cultivation, manufacturing, import, export, …
Federal Court Rejects Challenge to D.C. Hemp Rules
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Washington, D.C. hemp retailer that sought to block the city from enforcing cannabis regulations against its business. DeLorean 88, a hemp shop in the District, argued that the 2018 Farm Bill preempted local rules by federally legalizing hemp products with no more than 0.3% THC. …
California Governor Vetoes Bill Allowing Marijuana Shipments to Consumers
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 1332, legislation that would have allowed certain licensed cannabis stores to ship products directly to customers within the state. The proposal, sponsored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D), was designed to expand consumer access by allowing home shipments in addition to traditional retail sales and deliveries. Supporters argued …
