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When the temperature is unpredictable, butterflies can use humidity cues to trigger a wardrobe change

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When the temperature is unpredictable, butterflies can use humidity cues to trigger a wardrobe change

Dennis C J · May 18, 2026

New species of highly trafficked Leopard Gecko discovered in Bihar’s Kaimur hills

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New species of highly trafficked Leopard Gecko discovered in Bihar’s Kaimur hills

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · May 15, 2026

Sacred Groves in the Western Ghats prove vital for forest regeneration, outperforming urban trees

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Sacred Groves in the Western Ghats prove vital for forest regeneration, outperforming urban trees

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · May 15, 2026

First Multi-Country Census Reveals Over 180,000 Critically Endangered Yellow-Breasted Buntings

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First Multi-Country Census Reveals Over 180,000 Critically Endangered Yellow-Breasted Buntings

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · May 14, 2026

Rare purple-petaled alpine plant discovered in the Sikkim Himalayas

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Rare purple-petaled alpine plant discovered in the Sikkim Himalayas

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · May 11, 2026

A low-carb diet can help fruit flies fight off diseases in a warming climate, shows new study

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A low-carb diet can help fruit flies fight off diseases in a warming climate, shows new study

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · May 11, 2026

New 'Happy-Face' Spider Discovered in the Western Himalayas

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New 'Happy-Face' Spider Discovered in the Western Himalayas

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · May 8, 2026

DNA studies reveals two distinct groups of Indian Rhesus Macaques

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DNA studies reveals two distinct groups of Indian Rhesus Macaques

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · May 7, 2026

New species of freshwater crab found buried deep under West Bengal’s rice paddy fields

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New species of freshwater crab found buried deep under West Bengal’s rice paddy fields

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · May 4, 2026

Introducing OceanEyes: The ambitious citizen science project to map India's marine biodiversity

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Introducing OceanEyes: The ambitious citizen science project to map India's marine biodiversity

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · May 4, 2026

Researchers discover freshwater algae that can 'eat' plastic waste

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Researchers discover freshwater algae that can 'eat' plastic waste

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · May 3, 2026

Two new glowing fireflies found in Meghalayan forests; first in over a century

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Two new glowing fireflies found in Meghalayan forests; first in over a century

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · Apr 30, 2026

Hidden City Wildlife: New 'Spiny Ant' Species Identified Near Guwahati

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Hidden City Wildlife: New 'Spiny Ant' Species Identified Near Guwahati

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · Apr 27, 2026

Analysing microscopic life in glacial lake muds points to the changing ecosystem of Ladakh's Tsoltak Glacial Lake

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Analysing microscopic life in glacial lake muds points to the changing ecosystem of Ladakh's Tsoltak Glacial Lake

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · Apr 26, 2026

Researchers discover northeast India's first underground-dwelling blind fish in Assam Well

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Researchers discover northeast India's first underground-dwelling blind fish in Assam Well

Research Matters Staff Writer(s) · Apr 24, 2026