Vishay Singh

Author Vishay SinghPosted on July 24, 2022July 24, 2022Categories Discover MagazineLeave a comment on California’s Rampaging Oak Fire as Seen From Space

Dramatic satellite imagery reveals the scope of the blaze — now as large as Manhattan Island and burning out of control. ...read more

Issues Surrounding Privately Purchasing and Breeding Tigers in the U.S.

Author Vishay SinghPosted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022Categories Discover MagazineLeave a comment on Issues Surrounding Privately Purchasing and Breeding Tigers in the U.S.

Private ownership of wild tigers creates health issues for the animals and doesn't help conservation, since it's nearly impossible to confirm their lineages. ...read more

A Virtual 3D Satellite Fly-Over of Utah’s Once Great Salt Lake Reveals Shocking Shrinkage

Author Vishay SinghPosted on July 23, 2022July 23, 2022Categories Discover MagazineLeave a comment on A Virtual 3D Satellite Fly-Over of Utah’s Once Great Salt Lake Reveals Shocking Shrinkage

Thanks to overuse of water and drought, the lake has shrunk to a record low level, revealing lakebed sediments contaminated with toxic materials. ...read more

How Naps Improve Memory Performance

Author Vishay SinghPosted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022Categories Discover MagazineLeave a comment on How Naps Improve Memory Performance

Different nap durations produce varying effects, but one study suggests naps can improve cognition. ...read more

Zebrafish Could Be Key To Healing A Broken Heart

Author Vishay SinghPosted on July 22, 2022July 22, 2022Categories Discover MagazineLeave a comment on Zebrafish Could Be Key To Healing A Broken Heart

A research team recently discovered that zebrafish have the ability to repair damaged organs, especially the heart. This could be key in helping people who’ve had heart attacks. ...read more