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Lying on the forest floor, looking for orchids
On World Environment Day 2020, conservation ecologist Jis Sebastian reminisces about her time in the Western Ghats, studying the fantastically diverse orchids and what climate change has in store for them.
June 5th 2020
Imposter syndrome in academia and how I beat it
Sabiha opens up about struggling with impostor syndrome during her PhD
May 30th 2020
In the backdrop of COVID19, I defended my PhD
A recent PhD graduate tells us about her virtual defense during the covid-19 pandemic.
May 25th 2020
Introducing #WIISER by IISER Kolkata
IISER Kolkata has taken a step towards recognition and correction of the gender imbalance that exists within its own walls. A new scicomm effort showcases the women scientists of the institute. Arunita Banerjee, the coordinator of this series, tells us more.
May 20th 2020
An illustrated story of Indian Rotavirus vaccine
How the Indian rotavirus vaccine came to be!
May 6th 2020
Hyderabad Charter: Physicists issue recommendations for gender equity
Physicists issue recommendations to see more gender inclusivity in Indian science
April 15th 2020
Keep tabs on COVID-19 related scientific info from India
Team TLoS put together resources to help readers gather accurate information on the Coronavirus pandemic.
April 6th 2020
Trash is on the Menu for the Critically Endangered Greater Adjutant
Guwahati needs to address the larger issue of waste management if this carrion-feeding bird species is to have a future.
April 3rd 2020
Drawing to coax new scientific questions
Late into her PhD, biologist Ipsa Jain realised that she did not want to spend her life in a lab. Was it okay then to change her mind and embrace visual arts — something which never failed to make her happy?
March 25th 2020
Infographic: Collecting and testing Indian health indicators on a large scale
What are India’s health indicators? This infographic shows how scientists are answering this question.
March 17th 2020