The device uses a protein based biosensor to detect harmful pollutants like phenol and benzene from water samples

Deep-dive

Dehradun
7 Jan 2021

Study shows how a proposed hydropower project can submerge the habitats of these cranes and what can be done to make it favourable for the winged visitors.

Mumbai
23 Nov 2020

Herpetologists have discovered 13 new species of geckos this year, and expect to find more in the coming years.

Bengaluru
5 Jan 2021

Study highlights why capture-neuter-vaccinate-release is not effective in reducing free-ranging dogs.

Bengaluru
31 Dec 2020

The year 2020 saw science thrust into the media limelight as world over people sought news about the COVID-19 pandemic. The year has been marked by frustration and weariness for us all. Nevertheless, science and its people have carried on the quest of figuring out the ways of the world. So here are the science updates that caught our eye in 2020, in no particular order.

Footsteps of history

Bengaluru
30 Dec 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we do things, set new normals and left its mark on this year, 2020. Through difficulties and challenges, people kept working, and scientists and researchers were no exception. Here is a small list of significant happenings in science in India, presented in no particular order.

 

India makes COVID-19 testing kits

Bengaluru
11 Nov 2020

New research shows that rural and urban regions of India face similarly high health risks due to air pollution.

Bengaluru
29 Dec 2020

The new year is almost here, and looking back at 2020, the editorial team at Research Matters has put together some of the most compelling stories published during its course. From mental health to nutrition to climate change and new species discovery, we have covered most of India’s best scientific work this year. Curated in no particular order, here are some stories that our team believes deserves another read. Dive in.

Bengaluru
28 Dec 2020

An interesting year this one, with the world locked in and a virus reigning our lives. Nevertheless, there was no dearth of news in science. There was a considerable quantum of studies being reported even outside the realm of the rampant COVID-19 research. At Research Matters, we have tried our best to cover the most interesting stories in the Indian scene and listed below are our most popular stories this year. Take a look.

Mysore
22 Dec 2020

Study evaluates regional factors that play a vital role in reducing conflicts between people and wild animals in the Ladakh region.