Shark attacks are rare, with only 69 confirmed unprovoked attacks worldwide and 14 fatalities reported last year. Australia had a disproportionate number of deaths from shark bites in 2023, accounting for 22% of the world’s unprovoked shark attacks. The recent attack in Spain, where a German tourist lost her life after being bitten by a…
In the first eight months of this year, over 55,000 visitors explored the stunning Dimaniyat Islands Nature Reserve. This reserve, located off the coast of Seeb and Barka, is known for its unique landscapes featuring limestone rocks and ancient coral reefs. The reserve consists of nine main islands, with two designated for overnight camping between…
Scientists at Isro’s Space Applications Centre conducted a study in Ahmedabad and found significant temperature differences within the city, known as Intra-Urban Heat Islands (IUHI). Using a mobile vehicle equipped with a thermo-hygrometer, they measured air temperature in various zones like commercial areas, residential areas, and green spaces. The study revealed that areas with more…