The golden shower tree blooms when spring warms up to summer, producing bunches of bright yellow flowers that are pollinated by buzzing insects. Seen here are common emigrants, which are among the many butterflies that come for its nectar and lay eggs on the tree. Read more
Research highlights
New research explains how particles move in complex fluids under intermittent dynamics
IMSc researchers and collaborators have developed a new theoretical framework to track particles in a complex fluid while they randomly start from scratch. Read more
Shining light on the potential biomarkers of UV exposure
A recent database compiles information on the molecular effects of UV exposure, which can help in identifying early biomarkers and disease mechanisms. Read more
Events
FACETS 2025: Exploring themes and careers in mathematics
FACETS 2025 saw over a hundred participants who heard talks on pure and applied mathematics and discussed higher education and career opportunities.
On 12 May, IMSc celebrated the International Women in Mathematics Day, commemorating the birthday of Maryam Mirzakhani, who made pathbreaking contributions to geometry. Read more
Book review
Natural Acts by David Quammen
David Quammen’s writing is an amalgamation of science, travel, observation and commentary that is clever, profound, heartwarming, and frequently makes you laugh out loud. Read more
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