An extended critique of the EIGE Gender Equality Index
New research by staff from Social Statistics has reviewed the methodology of one of the most comprehensive indices of gender equality, the Gender Equality Index by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)......»»
Academic fields valuing "brilliance" less welcoming to women, new analysis shows
Academic fields valuing brilliance are less welcoming to women: Fewer women enter and more women leave these fields, partly due to prevalent gender stereotypes, shows a new analysis of 30 disciplines by an international team of researchers......»»
Opinion: Bathrooms are political—how gender-inclusive toilets can combat indignity and violence
A new hate crimes bill is inching closer to the possibility of becoming law in South Africa. The bill entrenches human dignity as a foundational value of the country by providing for penalties for explicit acts of violence and discrimination motivate.....»»
New dataset reveals more female diplomats in the world today
The United Nations has designated 24 June as International Day of Women in Diplomacy. A new dataset was recently published that documents the share of women and men among the world's ambassadors. The research program Gender in Diplomacy (GenDip) at t.....»»
Potential NMR-based wettability index for rocks proposed
Reservoir wettability plays a crucial role in determining how oil and water are distributed and affects the success of enhanced oil recovery methods in oil exploration and development. However, as more complex wettability formations, like tight oil a.....»»
The path to a quantum network: Erbium dopants stimulated to emit single photons
Researchers at MPQ in Garching, together with a team from TU Munich, have excited erbium atoms embedded in crystalline silicon such that they emit single photons. Their special properties can form the basis for the development of extended networks th.....»»
Tesla extends reign of American Made Index
Cars.com released on Wednesday its annual American Made Index. Tesla took the top four spots, with VW, Honda and Acura vehicles also making the top 10. Supporting U.S. jobs remains important to consumers despite harsh economic conditions, a Cars.com.....»»
How to use your iPad Pro in ‘clamshell mode,’ sort of, with iPadOS 17
When Apple introduced the all-new stage manager and extended monitor support for the M-powered iPads, I had one thought: Can I use my iPad in clamshell mode? With a more traditional macOS setup, I would always shut my MacBook Air and use an external.....»»
Apple"s self-repair service now includes these new iPhones and MacBooks
Apple has extended its Self Service Repair to include recent iPhones and MacBooks, while also streamlining the process......»»
Light pollution is taking the sparkle out of glow-worm mating
The invention of electric light has extended our lives deeper into the night: street lamps help us travel more safely outdoors, while lighting indoors lets us work and play for longer. Entire stadiums are drenched in light so that people can watch sp.....»»
Anti-discrimination laws in 1960s to increase wages for women may have been more effective than previously thought
Two pieces of landmark federal legislation intended to lessen the gender pay gap have long been deemed by many scholars to have been ineffectual. Despite the passage of the 1963 Equal Pay Act, signed into law 60 years ago on June 10, and Title VII of.....»»
Body mass index gets smack down: AMA calls out harms and “racist exclusion”
The massive medical group says it has some value, but called for a better standard. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thierry Monasse) Body mass index has for decades been used as a shorthand for assessing body fat and weight-rel.....»»
Absolute Software expands its SSE solution with Absolute Secure Web Gateway Service
Absolute Software has expanded its differentiated Security Service Edge (SSE) solution with the launch of the Absolute Secure Web Gateway Service. Optimized for hybrid and mobile work models, this new extended offering builds on existing capabilities.....»»
5 scrapped ideas for DC’s Snyderverse that are better off canceled
Many details about Zack Snyder's canceled plans for the DC Extended Universe have been revealed, and some of them are better off on the cutting room floor......»»
Q&A: Expert discusses wildfire smoke and air quality
New York City set a record last week for the worst recorded air quality the city has ever seen due to wildfire smoke drifting from Canada. At its peak, the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the city reached 405 out of 500 —the highest since records began.....»»
Everything announced at Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023
This is a live recap of everything announced during Xbox Games Showcase Extended 2023......»»
New study finds connection between long-standing gender and racial gaps in voting for Democrats
The persistent gender gap in voting for Democrats versus Republicans is, in part, because a higher proportion of women than men voters are Black and because Black voters have historically voted overwhelmingly Democratic, according to a new study by a.....»»
People are missing out on job opportunities on Facebook because of gender, research suggests
Facebook-parent Meta is the subject of four new complaints from human rights groups in Europe alleging that the algorithm it uses to target users with companies' job advertisements is discriminatory. Nonprofit Global Witness shared new research with.....»»
Grab Was Already the Uber of Southeast Asia. Now the ‘Super-App’ Wants to Deliver Financial Equality, Too
Grab was once known as the Uber of Southeast Asia. Now it's a super-app that helps the financially underserved The lunchtime rush is just bubbling at Kedai Kopi hawker center in Singapore’s Clementi neighborhood when Anthony Tan str.....»»
Lego’s new set celebrates professional women athletes for the first time
Minifigs of Megan Rapinoe, Asisat Oshoala, and other legends hit the pitch as the brand seeks to broaden its reach. In theory, all Lego sets are for kids of any gender. In practice, though, while the brand appeals passions (not genders), and any kid.....»»
How to Use the Air Quality Index
Wildfire smoke from Canada is causing poor air quality along the East Coast. Here’s what those air quality alerts mean.....»»