Ecology

Bengaluru

A new study reveals how the Ujjwala scheme, providing LPG to rural households, has inadvertently triggered a significant forest recovery in Jharkhand, India.

Chennai

ZSI researchers have officially introduced the genus Anaplectoidea to India, describing two entirely new species and hinting at more undiscovered diversity within the country's rich ecosystems.

Ghaziabad

Cicadas synchronize their morning serenades not just by light, but by listening to each other, revealing a complex collective decision-making process.

Lucknow

India's Eocene rainforests, preserved in amber, offer a vivid window into how intricate ecological webs sustained biodiversity through past climate shifts, providing crucial insights for our warming world.

Bengaluru

In the chaotic phenomenon of explosive toad breeding, males' ability to rapidly change from brown to bright yellow acts as a crucial visual signal, helping them avoid other males.

Bengaluru

The study found that feral dogs are displacing endangered Egyptian vultures from prime feeding spots at unofficial carcass dumps.

Kannur

Researchers have developed a Heavy Metal Pollution Index (HMPI) for the groundwater in Kannur, Kerala, and created a spatial map of groundwater using GIS data.

Dehradun

Tigers are master adapters, dynamically shifting their movements to survive in landscapes shared with humans, from cautious exploration as youngsters to strategic navigation as adults.

Pune

A tiny, uniquely shaped diatom, Climaconeis heteropolaris, has been discovered in the estuaries of Udupi, Karnataka in India's southwestern coast, offering new insights into marine biodiversity.

Dehradun

Researchers have conducted a detailed survey of the bamboo in the Dima Hasao district of Assam to map bamboo forests and understand the factors that contribute to their growth.

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