How insects traverse impossible distances Somewhere over the Indian Ocean, the globe skimmer (Pantala flavescens) flaps its delicate golden wings, beginning a remarkable relay journey covering up to 14,000-18,000 km between India and Africa. These small insect travellers measure about 4-5 cm in length and are no heavier than a paper clip, yet they […]
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Blowin’ in the Wind
The influence of wind currents on humans and non-humans Chennai. 13 December 2016. I woke up in the morning and headed to the tea stall nearby for my daily dose of morning chai. It was windier than usual: my outfit ruffled heavily, and the umbrella I was carrying to protect me from the drizzle […]