An insidious category of carcinogenic pollutants known as "forever chemicals" may not be so permanent after all.
Environment
Dec 13, 2022
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Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes trees to put more resource into developing root systems below ground.
Ecology
Sep 23, 2022
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Depictions of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are powerful sources of inspiration for young women who aspire to a career in those fields. But stereotypes of female scientists persist, and ...
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2022
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A new study based on Mars Desert Research Station commanders' reports reveals differences in female and male leadership behavior. Although both genders are task-focused, women tend to be more positive. The genders also differ ...
Space Exploration
Jun 10, 2022
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Major change is needed to counteract the lack of gender equality in marine science, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
Social Sciences
Jun 7, 2022
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French doctor and researcher Marthe Gautier, who died over the weekend, was one of a long line of women scientists who greatly contributed to scientific discovery only to see the credit go to their male colleagues.
Other
May 4, 2022
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With lower barriers to entry and no traditional gatekeepers, online platforms offer a promise of broader participation by and equity for female scientists, with the potential to serve as an equalizer for researchers who encounter ...
Social Sciences
Sep 20, 2021
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After the 9/11 terrorist attacks, U.S. President George W. Bush's approval ratings shot up from near 50 percent to over 80 percent. High-profile, international terrorist attacks typically produce this effect, which political ...
Political science
Aug 24, 2021
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Many scientists are likely to be invited for media appearances in the run up to COP26, the international negotiations on global heating that will take place in Glasgow in November 2021. Journalists will ask climate scientists ...
Social Sciences
Aug 3, 2021
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Something big is happening with babies in Chile—and it's at the heart of a unique study into what it means to be born to married versus unmarried parents.
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2021
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