The living bridges of Cherrapunji are made from the roots of the Ficus elastica (Assam rubber) tree. This tree produces a series of secondary roots from higher up its trunk and can comfortably perch ...

In the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong, a special 10-foot tall pavilion features steps that will grow on their own. Inspired by the Living Root Bridges (LRBs) of the state, this ...

Living root bridges are a remarkable example of bioengineering that may be seen deep within the lush woods of Meghalaya, one of the most rain-soaked regions in India. The Khasi and Jaintia tribes ...

We had been walking for over an hour—down a steep, moss-slicked staircase cut into the hillside of Rangthylliang, a remote village in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills. The forest thickened with each ...