It’s getting cheaper to get high in New York. The average price of pot has plummeted 17% since legalization in New York state, with a market ramp up that has boosted the availability of marijuana brands in more stores, industry officials said. In 2023, the average “unit price” for cannabis was $38.61. It’s now $32.15,...

How could precision water stress (“crop steering”) affect the size of cannabis crops and quality along with the flower yield in different cultivars? Researchers in a recently published study tested precision water stress through osmotic stress treatments on two different Cannabis sativa cultivars to examine the effect on plant height and flower yield (1). Similar studies...

AI chatbots have been under scrutiny for mental health risks that come with users developing relationships with the tech or using them for therapy or support during acute mental health crises. As companies respond to user and expert criticism, one of OpenAI’s newest leaders says the issue is at the forefront of her work. This...