Cannabis Science Podcast: Daily Summaries Delivered

Unlocking the Secrets of Cannabis with the Science of Environmental Analytics

In this episode we take a deep dive into some of the most fascinating aspects of cannabis that not even I had heard of before. We sit down with Dr. Alex Guenther and Dr. William Vizuete of Pacific Environmetal Analytics, to explore the increadible role plants play within our complex atmosphere. But most importantly, how within the entire plant kingdom Cannabis stands out as a particulalry unique and valuable species.

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BONUS: Lo-Fi Juke by Brentwoods x Paperwave

Cannabis Science Podcast is deeply influenced by radio and music. What better way to blend these two things together than to have some Bonus music from our very own DJ Paperwave and Brentwoods with one of their new tracks calle Lo-Fi Juke. Enjoy!Additional resources and informationhttp://www.cannabisconciencia.orghttp://www.coopradio.orgMusic by Brentwoods x Paperwave

The Dangers of Hydrocarbon Extraction

For many people throughout the cannabis industry, the words hydrocarbon extraction often elicits very “polarizing” opinions. For some, it’s the ideal method for creating the best cannabis concentrates currently available. For others, it provokes images of toxic by-products and explosive outcomes. The reality of course, is somewhere in between. If done correctly hydrocarbon extraction can definitely produce some incredible products, but when performed incorrectly the results can often be disastrous both for the operators and consumers. Today we go more in-depth on the dangers associated with hydrocarbon extraction and why it gets such a bad image.Additional information and references:https://cannabisconciencia.org/http://www.coopradio.org/

The Science of Environmental Engineering for Cannabis Cultivation

As humans, we need certain temperatures and humidity levels in our environment for our bodies to be at their best, and Cannabis Sativa is no different. When conditions drift outside these ranges, bad things usually start happening. For today’s episode we wanted to invite an engineer and expert in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and dehumidification to help us better understand all this. Roberto Battiston, Chief Technology Officer for Inspire Transpiration Solutions, explains how ideal temperature, moisture, and technology interact to help plants stay healthy and thrive. Tune in to learn more one of the industry’s best kept secrets for happy and healthy plants!Additional information and references:https://cannabisconciencia.org/http://www.coopradio.org/

The Science of Hydrocarbon Cannabis Extraction

For many people throughout the cannabis industry, the words hydrocarbon extraction often elicits very “polarizing” opinions. For some, it’s the ideal method for creating the best cannabis concentrates currently available. For others, it provokes images of toxic by-products and explosive outcomes. The reality of course, is somewhere in between. If done correctly hydrocarbon extraction can definitely produce some incredible products, but when performed incorrectly the results can often be disastrous both for the operators and consumers. Despite being able to use a wide range of compounds to perform this technique, most people focus on just a few molecules, namely butane, propane, pentane, and every so often hexane. Besides discussing the underlying chemistry for hydrocarbon extraction, we’ll compare the benefits and disadvantages between these molecules, the other extraction techniques, as well as tips and tricks to get the best possible products. We bet that you’ll be very surprised with our conclusions at the end of this episode. So, join us for the final section of the primary cannabis extraction suite focusing on the science of hydrocarbon extraction. Additional information and references:https://cannabisconciencia.org/http://www.coopradio.org/

Unlocking the Secrets of Cannabis Trichomes and Terpenes – with Dewey Scientific’s Dr. Jordan Zager and Dr. Mark Lange

Throughout North America’s heartland, farmers are once again turning to hemp cultivation as a cash crop. To improve overall crop quality and yields, farmers have begun relying on enterprising start-ups like Dewey Scientific to help them achieve the best results. With state-of-the-art genomic analysis, Dr. Jordan Zager and Dr. Mark Lange, can peer much deeper into the inner workings of cannabis plants than ever before. This work has also led to fascinating discoveries within the field of cannabis physiology, biochemistry, and genomics that are invaluable to the future of this industry. So, for this episode I decided to sit down with both of them to discuss their ground-breaking research on the inner workings of cannabis trichomes, how this affects cannabinoid and terpene synthesis, and how their new company aims to use all this in overcoming current industry challenges. Get ready to put your science helmet on for this one because it’s going to get intense.Additional information and references:https://cannabisconciencia.org/http://www.coopradio.org/

Cannabis and the Immune System – with Curt Robbins

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge worldwide, there’s been a lot of interest in exploring natural alternatives that could help us manage this and many other infections. One of the alternatives that some people have suggested are cannabis and cannabis-derived products, such as CBD. To do this topic justice, I invited Curt Robbins to join me and share his knowledge. Together, we make sense of all the data compiled from in vitro, pre-clinical, and clinical studies in order to answer an important question. What are the facts about cannabis and the immune system?Additional information and references:https://cannabisconciencia.org/http://www.coopradio.org/