IIT Palakkad study shows how different indices used to predict drought combined with effects fof climate change can lead to different climate predictions for the future

Ecology

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.

Bengaluru

Researchers found a new frog species lurking in a pond in Bengaluru, and hope to discover more with systematic studies. 

Image Credits: KV Gururaja

In the animal world, finding a mate, protecting territory and fending off competitors who vie for love are defining moments. Only those adept at the needed skills for these ‘do-or-die’ circumstances survive, reproduce and thrive. A few animals go the extra mile—sing a romantic song, flash their colours to scare competitors and also woo their mate, some chirp high loud to stand out in the crowd and some, like the dancing frogs, shake a leg!

Delhi

Study identifies specific genes in chickpea plants that help the plant to grow in water-deficient conditions.

Bengaluru

A covert survey finds banned diclofenac and other vulture-toxic drugs in pharmacy isles, posing a threat to the slowly-recuperating vulture populations in South Asia. 

Kharagpur

Researchers have pinned down the seasonal and geographical variation of the harmful gas across the country and the reasons behind it.

Dehradun

Study shows how a proposed hydropower project can submerge the habitats of these cranes and what can be done to make it favourable for the winged visitors.

Mumbai

Herpetologists have discovered 13 new species of geckos this year, and expect to find more in the coming years.

Bengaluru

Study highlights why capture-neuter-vaccinate-release is not effective in reducing free-ranging dogs.