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It might be surprising to know that some of America’s iconic brands, ones considered embodied in American culture, are actually owned by foreign companies. From beloved ice cream makers to trusted household staples, these brands have quietly changed hands over the years. Acquiring “American-made” brands has been marketed towards foreign companies as a great way...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Crime experts at Northeastern University are pushing back against social media rumors about a supposed New England serial killer. They say that the evidence from the 12 recent deaths across three states doesn’t support the serial killer narrative. Professor James Alan Fox, who oversees the Associated Press/USA TODAY/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database, also notes, “The evidence...

Scientists have discovered cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active compounds, traditionally found in cannabis, in an unexpected source. A common Brazilian shrub, which is often considered a weed,  known as Trema micrantha blume could present a new potential alternative to cannabidiol.  This discovery, led by molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto and his team at the...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Quantum theory explains a phenomenon that occurs in an incredibly short space of time. Scientists, over many decades, have been researching the quantum realm to understand how it works better. From improving quantum computing, to unhackable communication, the implications are extensive. For years, physicists have treated entanglement as almost “instantaneous” and not pinning down its...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast

Dementia refers to a class of neurodegenerative illnesses that adversely affect cognitive abilities such as focus, memory, reasoning and personality. It leads to cognitive decline in affected individuals. Dementia risk is becoming increasingly common. The WHO estimates that those affected by dementia-related illnesses will triple from 50 million to 152 million by the year 2025....

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast