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

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.

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

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

Some fantastic relationships between some animals and their or others’ dung.

Researchers use a cocktail of bacteriophages to fight drug-resistant tuberculosis.

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Scientists survey rural areas of Maharashtra for the most suitable agricultural strategies in the face of climate change