Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Zain is a writer, musician, composer and sound designer. He studied Journalism at the University of Pretoria majoring in Anthropology. Zain is passionate about art, politics, science, music technology and of course, is a massive music enthusiast.

For thousands of years, indigenous civilizations have burned sage to heal bodies, cleanse spaces and remove negative energy. Indigenous tribes like the Lakota, Chumash, and Cahuilla have practiced smudging rituals in North America for millenia. These practices were meant to purify the air, safeguard their communities, and connect ceremonies to ancestral wisdom. Tribes used white...

Overgrown with scandalous rumors, assumed occult practices and conspiracy theories, the Bohemian Grove has its controversies. This private campground for the rich is infamous not only for the influential and powerful men that attend, but for its heavy secrecy. In July, wealthy and powerful men congregate among the redwood trees in Monte Rio, California.  The...

Levothyroxine is a synthetic hormone used in treating hypothyroidism or an underactive thyroid. Marketed under various brands including Synthroid, it is the second most prescribed medication, especially among older adults, in the United States. Millions of Americans rely on levothyroxine to manage symptoms and prevent complications resulting from thyroid irregularities. However, new research has uncovered...

You are shampooing your hair, and while you are lathering your locks, you come across a bump on your scalp. You might be filled with dread or panic, but skin conditions are more common than you think. While scalp bumps may be a symptom of several different health conditions, they usually do not raise cause...