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.
Researchers study the impact of increasing natural gas consumption on the economy and environment of India.
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
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.
Researchers investigate how dietary patterns, single nutrients, and food choice may be promoting or protecting against depressive disorders.
Researchers use a new technique to evaluate under-nutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and obesity in children.
Study evaluates regional factors that play a vital role in reducing conflicts between people and wild animals in the Ladakh region.
Researchers from IIT Bombay report increasing dependence on groundwater after frequent droughts as the cause for the alarming decrease in groundwater levels in South India.
An anthropologist zooms into the relationship of women and the State in welfare projects in erstwhile Maoism affected areas.
In a virtual ceremony, the Infosys Science Foundation announced six winners of the Infosys Prize for the year 2020. The annual prize, announced in six categories, recognises individuals with outstanding contributions to science and research. The prize consists of a pure gold medal, a citation and a purse of USD 100,000.
