Antibodies help identify women protected from placental malaria
Six antibody characteristics could help scientists identify which pregnant women are at risk of placental malaria infections......»»
Lyft"s safety feature for women and nonbinary riders is now available nationwide
First announced last year, Lyft is expanding an in-app safety preference for women and nonbinary riders seeking drivers of the same gender identity. Lyft's pledge to protect women and nonbinary riders will be tested nationwide today (Feb. 13),.....»»
Investigating restrictions in the workplace that keep women from top positions in Japan and South Korea
In recent decades, women in Japan and South Korea have been catching up in terms of educational achievements and economic activity. Yet the number of women in leadership positions is still lagging behind. Ph.D. candidate Yorum Beekman investigated wh.....»»
Scientists use AI to identify new materials for carbon capture
Generative AI techniques, machine learning, and simulations give researchers new opportunities to identify environmentally friendly metal-organic framework materials......»»
Researchers discover that blocking an essential nutrient inhibits malaria parasite growth
Living organisms often create what is needed for life from scratch. For humans, this process means the creation of most essential compounds needed to survive. But not every living thing has this capability, such as the parasite that causes malaria, w.....»»
Researchers identify a decline in microbial genetic richness in the western Arctic Ocean
The Arctic region is experiencing climate change at a much faster rate than the rest of the world. Melting ice sheets, runoff from thawing permafrost, and other factors are rapidly changing the composition of the Arctic Ocean's water. And that change.....»»
Do feminists have better sex? Yes, they do, researcher says
You might've heard the stereotype that feminists are just angry women who need to find a man who can satisfy them sexually. It is an old trope that has been with us since at least the 1970s......»»
New research finds women and minorities likely to pay higher auto loan premiums
New research has found that women and minorities are more likely to pay higher premiums when they take out auto loans. A new study conducted by researchers at three leading universities found that women and minorities pay a statistically significant.....»»
Scientists identify water molecules on asteroids for the first time
Using data from the retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA)—a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR—Southwest Research Institute scientists have discovered, for the first time, water molecules on the su.....»»
Scientists identify “universal network” of microbes for decomposing flesh
Findings could help forensic scientists better determine a body's precise time of death. Enlarge / It's tough to precisely determine cause of death in a corpse. Microbes found on decomposing flesh can help. (credit: Ralf Roletsch.....»»
Flowermon: A superconducting qubit based on twisted cuprate van der Waals heterostructures
Quantum technology could outperform conventional computers on some advanced optimization and computational tasks. In recent years, physicists have been working to identify new strategies to create quantum systems and promising qubits (i.e., basic uni.....»»
Researchers use satellites to analyze global reef biodiversity
Researchers used Earth-orbiting satellites to map coral reef biodiversity at a global scale to show that areas of high habitat diversity also have high species diversity. This new satellite mapping technique can help guide future efforts to identify.....»»
Physicist advancing skin cancer screening and diagnosis using terahertz waves
Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science this Sunday, 11 February, The University of Warwick is shining the spotlight on a physicist who is developing new technology to advance the diagnosis and screening of skin cancers......»»
Ski like a girl: Researchers reveal hidden histories of women in Nordic sport
When Lyndsay Conrad dove into her archival research on early 20th-century ski history in Alberta, she found women were missing in the standard narratives, yet leap out in old University of Alberta yearbooks from the 1930s......»»
Women train to fight fire with fire in Portugal
Women from around the world gathered in northwest Portugal this week to practice a traditional technique of deliberately burning land to prevent the kind of wildfires—intensified by climate change—that have killed hundreds across Europe......»»
Study visually captures a hard truth: Walking home at night is not the same for women
An eye-catching new study shows just how different the experience of walking home at night is for women versus men......»»
Low voice pitch increases standing among strangers, cross-cultural study finds
If you're looking for a long-term relationship or to boost your social status, lower your pitch, according to researchers studying the effects of voice pitch on social perceptions. They found that lower voice pitch makes women and men sound more attr.....»»
How to back up your Mac and keep your files safely stored
It’s important to back up your Mac to ensure your files are protected from disaster. Here are the best ways to do it and keep everything safe and sound......»»
The motherhood pay gap: Why women"s earnings decline after having children
Inequalities between men and women persist in many areas, with women still earning less than men on average. An even more striking difference is the "motherhood pay gap" that happens when women have children. Also known as the "family gap" or child p.....»»
Best Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) cases
Keep your Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) protected with these amazing cases. The post Best Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) cases appeared first on Phandroid. Amazon refreshed the Fire HD 10 tablet with a new model last year. It comes with a 10.1-inch F.....»»
One in 10 premature births linked to plastic chemicals: Study
One in 10 premature births in the United States have been linked to pregnant women being exposed to chemicals in extremely common plastic products, a large study said on Wednesday......»»