Novel scheme by IIT Bombay researchers to control drones can enable complex formation flying using only camera data, without GPS or inter-drone communication.

Ecology

Bengaluru

Researchers find that altered signalling patterns for survival by a fan-throated lizard species could be setting the stage for its evolution

Kyoto, Japan

Researchers measure the levels of stress hormones in the tail-hair of Asian elephants as a technique to monitor their health and well-being.

Aizawl

Researchers assess abandoned fallow lands in Manipur and recommend planting endemic tree species to boost forest recovery. 

Bengaluru

Researchers have compared the visual abilities of butterflies and moths.

Mysore

Researchers identify the factors affecting snow leopard density in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh.

Mumbai

Sigur plateau in the Western Ghats may be ideal for a vulture-sanctuary, say researchers. 

Bizarre patterns, vibrant colours, heady scents — flowers present a buffet of choices to draw pollinators. In fact, studies have shown that bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects have particular preferences in the flowers they visit. What’s more, they also tweak their tastes according to the changing environment.

Bengaluru

Researchers from ATREE review their work over the past 25 years.

Mumbai

Researchers investigate social, economic, human, and physical factors driving and resulting in recovery in the aftermath of Cyclone Phailin.

Bengaluru

The science of biodiversity loss may benefit by integrating people's knowledge with lab-based techniques.

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