Shattering the myth of men as hunters and women as gatherers
Analysis of data from dozens of foraging societies around the world shows that women hunt in at least 79% of these societies, opposing the widespread belief that men exclusively hunt and women exclusively gather. Abigail Anderson of Seattle Pacific U.....»»
How the Taliban"s new "vice and virtue" law erases women by justifying violence against them
Since returning to power three years ago, the Taliban have been enforcing oppressive laws that violate people's freedoms and human rights, especially those of women and girls......»»
Football Manager 25 bringing women’s soccer, visual updates in November
Football Manager has finally gotten a release date. The next game in the long-running sports series is hitting platforms in November......»»
The evolutionary history of rats has more holes than Swiss cheese, but researchers are trying to close them
Rats and humans have lived together for thousands of years. However, written historical records of rats migrating alongside people are sparse and some are entangled with myth and folklore......»»
Sexual fantasies: Should you share them with a partner?
The actor Gillian Anderson has just released a book of sexual fantasies. Titled Want, it catalogs a diverse range of fantasies submitted anonymously by women from around the world......»»
Millennial Black women navigate when and where to express style
Millennial Black women feel they have autonomy and flexibility in navigating beauty standards in their personal lives, according to a new qualitative study. But at work, they feel compelled to adapt to a more restrictive beauty standard......»»
Swing and a miss? Why golf in Australia is struggling to attract women and girls
Prestigious Victorian golf club 13th Beach Golf Links, famed for award-winning courses and hosting the Victorian Open, has found itself in the middle of a controversy......»»
Twice as many women as men were buried in the megalithic necropolis of Panoría, study reveals
A multidisciplinary research team led by the Archaeometry research group of the University of Tübingen and the GEA research group of the University of Granada made a surprising discovery in the megalithic necropolis of Panoría (Granada, Spain): twi.....»»
"Pig butchering" fraud: The link between modern slavery, torture and online crime
Netflix documentary "The Tinder Swindler" tells the story of a fraudster who convinces women he met on a dating app to "loan" him large sums of money. It shows the devastating financial damage and psychological trauma online romance fraud can inflict.....»»
A couple found the Kentucky highway shooter"s remains by being bounty hunters for a week, they say
A couple found the Kentucky highway shooter"s remains by being bounty hunters for a week, they say.....»»
Study reveals gender gap in ecology research
Women working in the field of ecology contribute overproportionately to research output, as shown by a recent study that reveals facets of gender bias in the context of scientific publications that have received little attention until now......»»
Afghan women have been robbed of health care, education and now their voices. But they won"t remain silent
Last month, the Taliban passed a new "vice and virtue" law, making it illegal for women to speak in public. Under the law, women can also be punished if they are heard singing or reading aloud from within their homes......»»
Research highlights the unseen challenges, adaptations of adult daughters during COVID upheaval for families
A Baylor University study has shed light on the often-overlooked experiences of women doing "daughtering" in families, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, which created immense challenges in their relationships with parents and other family me.....»»
Here’s What the ‘Manosphere’ Gets Wrong about Cuckoldry
In online forums the term “cuck” has become synonymous with “sucker” and “loser.” But this use distorts its history and meaning, creating a baseless moral panic that harms both women and science.....»»
Sweden charges a woman with war crimes for allegedly torturing Yazidi women and children in Syria
Sweden charges a woman with war crimes for allegedly torturing Yazidi women and children in Syria.....»»
Penn State to pay $703K to resolve allegations it paid some women less than male colleagues
Penn State to pay $703K to resolve allegations it paid some women less than male colleagues.....»»
Veteran CIA officer who drugged and sexually assaulted dozens of women gets 30 years in prison
Veteran CIA officer who drugged and sexually assaulted dozens of women gets 30 years in prison.....»»
Many women are blindsided by perimenopause. 5 facts everyone should know about this time of life.
Many women are blindsided by perimenopause. 5 facts everyone should know about this time of life......»»
In French Polynesia, boom in whale-based tourism sparks concern
A giant whale stole the show at the Summer Olympic Games, shooting out of the water as athletes competed in women's surfing semi-finals on the French Pacific island of Tahiti last month......»»
UN scientists warn about the low representation of women in leadership positions in the water sector
A new publication in Nature Water by UN University scientists sheds light on the persistent gender disparities in the global water workforce. The article, titled "Quantifying Women in the Water Workforce," warns that despite international discussions.....»»
The power of one: Study finds solitary carnivores outkill group hunters
Earth's majestic "apex predators" are some of the most prolific hunters in the world. But which ones kill the most?.....»»