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Popular Stories on Research Matters during 2020

Bengaluru | Dec 28, 2020
Popular Stories on Research Matters during 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.

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Food for thought: Widespread malnutrition could fuel India’s high rates of depression

Bengaluru | Dec 24, 2020
Food for thought: Widespread malnutrition could fuel India’s high rates of depression

Researchers investigate how dietary patterns, single nutrients, and food choice may be promoting or protecting against depressive disorders.

General, Science, Health, Society, Policy

The role of women in State-led development: A story of paradoxes

Bengaluru | Dec 9, 2020
The role of women in State-led development: A story of paradoxes

An anthropologist zooms into the relationship of women and the State in welfare projects in erstwhile Maoism affected areas.

General, Science, Society, Policy, Deep-dive

Nobels in Natural Sciences 2020

Bengaluru | Dec 7, 2020
Nobels in Natural Sciences 2020 | By Annant Bir Kaur

The Nobel Prizes award ceremony begins tonight as the winners receive their medals in their home countries. Get a glimpse of the contributions of the Natural Sciences awardees. 

General, Science, Technology, Health, Policy, News, Infographics

Subsidised foods may lead to complications in nutrition and growth

Bengaluru | Nov 3, 2020
Subsidised foods may lead to complications in nutrition and growth

[Image Credits: Julian Andres Carmona Serrato via Unsplash]

General, Health, Society, Policy, Deep-dive

Supplying water through tankers to urban India

Mumbai | Aug 25, 2020
Supplying water through tankers to urban India

In a recent study, researchers from IIT Bombay have developed a planning and scheduling framework for water distribution through tankers from water sources to water treatment facilities and consumers while making the cost of delivery affordable.

 

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Azure lockdown skies resulted in higher solar power generation, study shows

Bengaluru | Jul 28, 2020
Azure lockdown skies resulted in higher solar power generation, study shows

In a recent study, researchers show how cleaner air during the lockdown in Delhi, one of the most polluted cities in the world, has led to a hike in solar power generation.

General, Science, Technology, Engineering, Society, Policy, Deep-dive

To witness a change in rural India, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana needs a revamp

Bengaluru | Jul 13, 2020
To witness a change in rural India, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana needs a revamp

A recent study suggests that tailoring the Ujjwala scheme for rural households can increase LPG adoption. 

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Post-COVID school education: Build new walls rather than plugging holes

Bengaluru | Jul 10, 2020
Post-COVID school education: Build new walls rather than plugging holes

Here are some directions that the school curriculum could take in the coming year

General, Society, Policy, Friday Features, Op-ed

Simple tips can help people identify online fake news, shows study

Bengaluru | Jul 8, 2020
Simple tips can help people identify online fake news, shows study

A recent study has shown that imparting digital literacy can help people identify online fake news. The study, involving researchers from the United States of America, the United Kingdom and India, conducted surveys in the United States and India, where online fake news has become rampant in past years.

 

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