New study uses mathematical analysis of walking patterns for early detection of Parkinson’s disorder.

Ecology

Bengaluru
19 Apr 2021

Researchers have compared the visual abilities of butterflies and moths.

Mysore
25 Jun 2021

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

Mumbai
14 Dec 2020

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

7 Apr 2021

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
24 Mar 2021

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

Mumbai
9 Feb 2021

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

Bengaluru
12 Feb 2021

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

Bengaluru
2 Feb 2021

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

29 Jan 2021

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
12 Jan 2021

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