Ep 9: What Is the Board Certification of Cannabis Chemists and How Do You Achieve It?
On this month’s episode, we are joined by Russ Phifer, Executive Director of the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC) and Kyle Boyar, owner KB Consultations, cannabis scientist, and Vice Chair for the American Chemical Society's Cannabis Chemistry Subdivision. Together, we discuss the knowledge, background, and skills needed for laboratory directors and other analytical scientists entering the cannabis space as well as the exciting new Board Certification of Cannabis Chemists that they recently developed.
The 2025 YouGov survey data from more than 31,000 US adults show significant support for recreational cannabis legalization, medical use, and federal reclassification.
A lack of standards for cannabis vape devices puts consumers at risk, but several organizations are committed to the research, collaboration, and solutions needed to promote safety and quality in the industry.
Cannabis genetics fundamentally dictate the plant's potential for chemical signatures, including cannabinoid and terpene profiles, and physical traits, such as yield. Cultivators use selective techniques, such as "stacking," to enhance specific compounds. Ultimately, successful cultivation involves balancing superior genetics with environmental "levers" to optimize gene expression and create targeted strains.
It’s that time of year again—the Cannabis Science and Technology (CST) top 10 articles from the previous year. CST published a wide variety of content throughout 2025. Here is just a small snippet of some of the top articles that our readers enjoyed. See if any of your favorites made the list!