Pilia, an enigmatic genus of jumping spider has just been rediscovered in the tropical forests of Western Ghats after a staggering 123 years. The find has not only led to the description of a brand-new species, Pilia malenadu, but, also allowed researchers to document the first-ever female of the entire genus.
Transport facility gaps in Greater Mumbai can make schools inaccessible to many
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
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.
