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fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

'SALLY' uncovers the hidden personal side of pioneering astronaut

"SALLY" explores the life of astronaut Sally Ride, revealing her legacy and personal relationships, particularly highlighting her 27-year relationship with Tam O'Shaughnessy.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

NASA astronaut Kathryn Thornton: All the progress we've made over the past 70 years is in peril'

Kathryn Thornton represents a pivotal shift in NASA's space exploration, advocating for diversity and innovation.
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Details Matter: The Life and Work of Donna Matuizek

Donna Matuizek's meticulous attention to detail has greatly influenced the safety and reliability of biotech products over her 30-year career.
#gender-bias
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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How the Brain Changes During Pregnancy

Neuroscientific research is increasingly acknowledging the importance of studying female subjects, particularly in the context of pregnancy.
Women in technology
fromNature
8 months ago

Gender bias might be working at level of whole disciplines

Gender bias may affect entire research fields, not just individual applications, influencing funding and performance evaluation negatively as female representation increases.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Marie Curie: Mentor to Women or Martyr to Science?

Marie Curie's achievements have paved a complex path for women in science, raising standards and expectations that continue to challenge future generations.
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How the Brain Changes During Pregnancy

Neuroscientific research is increasingly acknowledging the importance of studying female subjects, particularly in the context of pregnancy.
Women in technology
fromNature
8 months ago

Gender bias might be working at level of whole disciplines

Gender bias may affect entire research fields, not just individual applications, influencing funding and performance evaluation negatively as female representation increases.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Marie Curie: Mentor to Women or Martyr to Science?

Marie Curie's achievements have paved a complex path for women in science, raising standards and expectations that continue to challenge future generations.
more#gender-bias
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
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A Fungi Pioneer's Lifelong Work on Exhibit

Mary Elizabeth Banning made significant contributions to mycology in Maryland despite her work being overlooked for nearly a century.
#genetics
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Aging Women's Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies

Women's brains age more slowly than men's, showing potential for cognitive advantages in older age.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Science

Who Discovered the Cause of Down Syndrome?

Marthe Gautier discovered the genetic basis of Down syndrome but was overshadowed by a male colleague who claimed credit for her work.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Aging Women's Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies

Women's brains age more slowly than men's, showing potential for cognitive advantages in older age.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Science

Who Discovered the Cause of Down Syndrome?

Marthe Gautier discovered the genetic basis of Down syndrome but was overshadowed by a male colleague who claimed credit for her work.
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Medicine
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Weese-Mayer Honored with 2025 Stern Award - News Center

Debra E. Weese-Mayer, MD, receives the 2025 Paula H. Stern Award for her pioneering work in pediatric autonomic medicine.
#climate-change
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago
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Celebrating the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights women's challenges in STEM and their contributions toward sustainability.
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago
Women in technology

Women in Science: Air Quality and Climate Change Researcher Garima Raheja

Raheja is driven by personal experiences of pollution and wildfires to confront climate change through research and technology.
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago
Data science

Celebrating Women in Science: Volcano Researcher Ally Peccia

Ally Peccia integrates science and art, focusing on volcanic gases and their climate interactions while advocating for women in science.
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago
OMG science

Celebrating the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science

International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights women's challenges in STEM and their contributions toward sustainability.
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago
Women in technology

Women in Science: Air Quality and Climate Change Researcher Garima Raheja

Raheja is driven by personal experiences of pollution and wildfires to confront climate change through research and technology.
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago
Data science

Celebrating Women in Science: Volcano Researcher Ally Peccia

Ally Peccia integrates science and art, focusing on volcanic gases and their climate interactions while advocating for women in science.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
OMG science

Virologist Wendy Barclay: Wild avian viruses are mixing up their genetics all the time. It's like viral sex on steroids'

Wendy Barclay's journey in virology emphasizes the significance of mentorship and representation for women in science.
fromNature
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

PhD parents: the pros and cons of having a child during your doctorate

Navigating parenthood in academia involves unique challenges, but researchers can find personal paths that suit their circumstances.
#gender-gap
Women in technology
fromNature
4 months ago

Why is there a citations gender gap in Indian materials science?

The gender gap in materials science research in India is significant and growing, with systemic bias affecting women's citation impact and representation.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Study of biologists quitting academia reveals hidden gender gaps

Female scientists quit academic publishing earlier than male counterparts, despite equal representation in certain disciplines.
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fromNature
4 months ago

Meet the Latina scientists advancing health and policy

Women face significant challenges in STEM fields in Latin America, with less than half of the research workforce being female.
Women in technology
fromNature
4 months ago

Why is there a citations gender gap in Indian materials science?

The gender gap in materials science research in India is significant and growing, with systemic bias affecting women's citation impact and representation.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Study of biologists quitting academia reveals hidden gender gaps

Female scientists quit academic publishing earlier than male counterparts, despite equal representation in certain disciplines.
Miscellaneous
fromNature
4 months ago

Meet the Latina scientists advancing health and policy

Women face significant challenges in STEM fields in Latin America, with less than half of the research workforce being female.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
Writing

An Incredible Story of Scientific Questing, Botany and Danger on the Colorado River

The expedition of Elzada Clover and Louis Jotter in 1938 significantly advanced our understanding of the Grand Canyon's plant life amidst societal challenges.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

Carolyn Beatrice Parker's Work on the Manhattan Project Inspired Her Birthplace Generations Later

Carolyn Parker's significant contributions as a physicist during WWII were posthumously honored by renaming an elementary school in her hometown.
Women in technology
fromNature
9 months ago

I'm a Palestinian scientist building a more inclusive future

Rana Dajani's journey from challenges to achievements in promoting diversity and supporting women in science.
Women in technology
fromAxios
10 months ago

Where in the world the women scientists are

Women's participation in science has increased but varies across countries. Women remain underrepresented in mathematics, engineering, and senior positions.
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