New research from India reveals that, contrary to long-held scientific beliefs, feeding on trees and shrubs does not provide Asian elephants with more protein than grazing on grass.
India's poorest students are closing the STEM gap, but a strong gender bias and the high cost of private colleges continue to block equitable access to 'high-value' science and technology degrees.
"Mathematical discovery is built from many steps, and each step is not so different from problem solving. This does raise legitimate questions of scaling, but claims about discovery involving “true creativity” while problem solving does not don’t deserve to be taken seriously."
A new nationwide survey reveals Indian researchers' cautious yet growing interest in preprints, highlighting both the promise of open science and the challenges of traditional publishing.
Delhi's urban form is an 'inverted compact city' where high density in peripheral, unplanned zones creates significant disparities in well-being, proving that beyond a certain point, socio-economic factors matter more than density alone.
Researchers developed a granular power generation and grid operations model to evaluate pathways to India’s 2030 renewable energy mandate. The study shows that regional coordination and flexible compliance mechanisms are key, along with measured storage and a phased coal transition, balancing flexibility, affordability, and reliability for India’s clean energy transition.
New research challenges conventional wisdom on public debt limits, offering novel insights for emerging economies.
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.
The State of India's Birds 2023 report offers a comprehensive health check for India's avian residents, revealing critical insights into their long-term survival. The report paints a concerning picture for many of India's bird species.
New research in Bengaluru reveals that unchecked urban growth, replacing natural landscapes with concrete, dramatically intensifies urban heat islands, underscoring the critical need for green spaces and water bodies to maintain livable temperatures.
A new study found that while India’s east coast, with its vast river deltas, might have a slight edge in adapting to changing conditions in the short term, both coasts face serious threats.