Wildlife

Animal testing has contributed to important advances in medicine, product safety and environmental research, but scientific progress is providing alternatives that can reduce its use. Human cell cultures, organoids, organ-on-chip systems…

Quantum biology examines how specific quantum phenomena contribute to biological processes. Electron tunnelling is an established part of molecular electron-transfer reactions, while quantum mechanical effects are fundamental to…

When a species disappears, the impact can extend far beyond the loss of a single organism. Species are connected through food webs, pollination, seed dispersal, competition and other ecological relationships. The disappearance of an…

Ecosystems rarely collapse without warning. Long before forests decline, lakes become polluted or coral reefs disappear, nature often shows subtle signs that its resilience is weakening. Today, scientists are using satellite observations,…

Once a familiar sight in India's villages, fireflies are becoming increasingly rare as artificial lighting, habitat loss, pesticide use and climate change reshape the landscapes they depend on. More than glowing insects, fireflies are…

Every winter, thousands of migratory birds travel thousands of kilometres from Siberia, Central Asia and Europe to the wetlands of Odisha. Guided by the Sun, stars and even Earth's magnetic field, these remarkable travellers transform…

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly emerging as one of the most powerful tools in modern wildlife conservation. From analysing millions of camera-trap images and recognising animal calls to monitoring forests through satellite imagery, AI is…

India's forests may still stand, but the natural pathways connecting them are disappearing. Wildlife corridors—essential routes that allow elephants, tigers and countless other species to move safely between habitats—are increasingly being…

Invasive species are among the world's leading drivers of biodiversity loss, yet they rarely receive the attention given to pollution, climate change, or deforestation. From wetlands to forests, these "unseen invaders" can quietly alter…

As Odisha prepares for another monsoon, forests, wetlands, rivers, and mangroves are preparing too. For wildlife, the rainy season is a critical period that influences breeding, feeding, migration, and survival. While the monsoon brings…