Mass Spectroscopy Primer, Part II: Data Interpretation
May 7th 2025Part II of this series on mass spectroscopy explains how mass spectral data is interpreted to determine molecular weight, molecular formulas, molecular structures, and functional group information. Two examples are provided to illustrate the process mass spectroscopists use to draw conclusions.
Engineering Efficiency: Optimizing Energy Systems in Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Facilities
Focusing on lighting, climate control, water usage, and air circulation, this article compiles three different perspectives—a scientist, a grower, and an engineer—on how to optimize cannabis growing from an energy usage standpoint while still supporting healthy plant growth.
Easy GC Injection Set-Up and How to Avoid Peak Splitting of Cannabis Pesticide Samples
May 5th 2025This article will briefly introduce GC splitless inlet anatomy and show a simple example for how optimizing injection type and volume, initial GC oven temperature, and extract dilution can improve GC peak shape.
From Pain to Pimples: The Growing List of Topical Cannabinoid Applications
May 1st 2025Topically applied cannabinoids such as CBD and THC may offer significant benefits for people experiencing localized pain and dermatological conditions. This article explores these potential benefits as well as their mechanisms.