One year since we first reported on this coronavirus — what we’ve learned and still need to know

We must identify the origin of SARS-CoV-2 to prevent the continued spill-over of similar viruses into humans

Why seaweeds need to be conserved urgently

Indiscriminate collection severely damages the algae which is critical for balancing marine ecosystems and plays a role in thwarting climate change  

India readies for COVID-19 vaccination but vexed questions on the solution remain

The risks the country needs to prepare for, precautions it needs to take, the logistics required and, above all, the implications of it all for India’s health system

Huge implications for climate policy as new study confirms truth about land sink

It validates view that the prominent focus on the land sink is merely a smokescreen to mask countries’ hesitation at cutting down fossil fuel use

Wormholes may be lurking in the universe — and new studies are proposing ways of finding them

Nature may have found a way to create wormholes to keep the universe from expanding

How indigenous communities faced off against COVID-19 globally

Many communities quickly instituted their own strong lockdowns, drawing on generations of knowledge on how to stop the spread of infectious diseases

COVID-19 immunity: how long does it last?

In UK’s second wave, previously infected health workers were either completely protected from reinfection or were asymptomatic 

African countries differ widely in prenatal HIV testing: why it matters

Closing the gaps in coverage of HIV testing in sub-Saharan Africa will require, among other things, a massive investment in health systems in west and central Africa

Farmers need support, period

It is time we talked about the real cost of our food, about how to benefit farmers who grow our food

What does NFHS-5 tell about school enrollment of kids under 5

Gap in the enrollment percentage in urban and rural areas prevalent in most states

Using insecticide-treated mosquito nets for fishing could lead to collapse of fisheries & health hazards

A combinations of insecticides from the nets could also end up in the waterways  

Untreated wastewater in developing countries: 14 billion a day and we don’t know where it ends up

This water causes diarrhoeal diseases that kill 800 children every day, mostly in India, Afghanistan and Congo

India’s burden of heart diseases: Study says elderly, women more at risk

About a third of the senior citizens have been diagnosed with hypertension, 5.2% with chronic heart disease and 2.7% with stroke  

Giant ancient sharks had enormous babies that ate their siblings in the womb

It seems the start of a megalodon’s life was a tale of two halves. They were protected by a wonderful mother sacrificing time and energy to her pups, while they wrought havoc in the womb

Eluru mystery disease: What needs to be done

Lead contamination in water samples, nickel poisoning in milk and pesticides in vegetables are being investigated

What does NFHS-5 tell us about unmet needs in contraception, family planning

Unmet needs of family planning declined in most states and Union territories except Meghalaya

How climate change is affecting the LGBTQIA+ community

Social stigma, higher unemployment and inadequate safe living spaces makes them more vulnerable to environmental catastrophes

Acute malnutrition worsened among children: NFHS-5

Stunting among children below five did not improve at all; child obesity increased across several states

3 things we can do now to help people with disability prepare for disaster

How to expand opportunity, choice and control for people with disability when disaster strikes

The world is pro-protests, now

While economic crisis often push people to demonstrations, there is an increasing level of dissatisfaction with democracy

Recent FSSAI regulations crucial to cut junk food

Shield for school students; better labelling on packaging