New research reveals that a unique Indian skink species arrived on the subcontinent by rafting across the ocean from Southeast Asia millions of years ago, a journey made possible by fluctuating sea levels.

Ecology

Bengaluru

Researchers studied how these highly arboreal (tree-dwelling) primates, who are under pressure from human activity, actually use the space around them.

Andhra Pradesh

Researchers set out to create a detailed map of the land in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh to determine where land degradation occurred and how severe it was in different areas.

Ghaziabad

Researchers have used global El Niño-Southern Oscillation data to predict extreme rain events and their frequency using convolutional neural networks

Bengaluru

Researchers have found that the variability in venom composition of the Russel’s Viper may be tied, in part, to local climate conditions.

Bengaluru

A long-term study reveals encouraging trends for marine turtles in Odisha, Andaman and Nicobar, and the Lakshadweep Islands, while climate change and ecological shifts pose new conservation challenges across India's coasts.

Arunachal Pradesh

Researchers rediscovered the ancient velvet worm species Typhloperipatus williamsoni from Arunachal Pradesh and mapped its evolutionary tree.

Lucknow

New research shines light on the critical pressures endangering static water bodies as cities sprawl outwards.

Bengaluru

Researchers use drones and 3D modeling to accurately track the growth of Victoria amazonica without getting their feet wet.

Chennai

A new study has examined this vast lignite deposit more closely, not only for its energy potential but also to learn about the mine’s distant past.

Mumbai

A sustainable and resilient method to reduce wave forces and debris impact during extreme tsunami and coastal flood events

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