Research reveals that graphene-enhanced batteries can slash electric vehicle charging times by up to 27% while cutting battery weight by more than half, potentially solving the biggest hurdles to green transportation.
Study aims to identify potential locations for wave energy plants across coastal regions of India
Researchers from IIT B root for restoring Madurai’s historical water tank system to address the region’s water woes
In an exclusive interview with Research Matters, Dr Ângela Barreto Xavier, winner of the Infosys Prize in Humanities for 2021, talked about her work on colonial and imperial history in Goa, India.
Tropical savannas, replete with large expanses of grasslands, are often misclassified as wastelands.
Study finds the macro role of microRNA in fighting viral infections and its dark side in autoimmune diseases
In 2021, the pandemic continued in new avatars, throwing different challenges at us. Undaunted, researchers dived into the far realms of science, and we at Research Matters strived to bring those fascinating finds to the fore.
As we wrap up another year, we are glad that you were glued to some of the stories we have published. Articles that showcased advances in engineering, technology, and material sciences ruled your choice this year. In ecology and conservation, a different perspective caught your attention. As always, space and astronomy stories garnered interest. Here, we curate a list of the ten most-viewed articles.
Scientists find a gene hitherto known to clean up free radicals is also involved in promoting the generation of neurons.
A crab bridge in Christmas Island, Australia, facilitates the safe passage for the migrating red crabs (Photo credit; Wondrous World Images via parksaustralia.gov.au)
In Christmas Island, Australia, signposts alerting passers of animal-crossing don’t suffice; traffic detours, public announcements, and permanent bridges are in need, as the island roads must make way for a sea of crabs to pass by! The spectacular annual event is a natural wonder.
