Colorado, with one of the oldest legal markets for cannabis and cannabis testing, annually updates their regulatory language to meet new market needs and to improve existing regulatory language. The impacts of these regularly updates, with an emphasis on the impacts for analytical testing facilities, will be discussed by Stephen Goldman, CSO of Kaycha Labs. The implications for other states will also be discussed, with pesticide testing used to illustrate key points.
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!