Shining Girls’ Elisabeth Moss’ best TV roles
Elisabeth Moss has cemented herself as one of the best actors on TV, and these are her defining roles......»»
Only one in three girls makes it to secondary school in Senegal: Here"s why and how to fix it
Senegal has a young population, with about half of its 18 million people aged below 19. This indicates a potentially high demand for education. Of those aged six to 11, however, 41% are out of school. In the age group 12 to 18, 43% aren't in school......»»
Nanotubes as optical stopwatch for the detection of neurotransmitters
Carbon nanotubes not only shine brighter in the presence of dopamine, but also for longer. The time period of the shining serves as a new parameter to detect biological messenger substances......»»
A team of physicists watches electrons getting dressed with light
Since ancient times, mankind has tried to tailor materials by combining different substances. Imagine a world where materials properties could be flexibly changed on demand by simply shining light onto them. A group of physicists from across Europe h.....»»
Many girls quit sports due to clothing concerns, shows new study
New research, showing gendered school sports uniforms play a "major role" in high dropout rates of teenage girls in sport, has already broken boundaries to help remove rigid policies. This means that skirts no longer need to be worn in women's Englis.....»»
Shining a light on helical polymers
Due to their singular properties and the functionality attributed to their unique scaffolding, helical polymers are of particular interest to the scientific community. There are specific points along the polymer chain of these compounds where the sen.....»»
Apple to eliminate roles in its corporate retail teams despite efforts to avoid layoffs
Apple has been putting a lot of effort into avoiding mass layoffs amidst the current macroeconomic scenario. Even so, the company has laid off hundreds of contractors this year. Now for the first time since a “belt-tightening effort” last year,.....»»
In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake, which could lead to dwindling trust in government
When natural disasters strike, women and girls tend to experience disproportionate challenges and heightened risks......»»
Research finds that cKMT1 methylates FNR and regulates energy transfer in cyanobacteria
Cyanobacteria are a diverse group of prokaryotes and the only prokaryotes capable of oxygenic photosynthesis. They exist in a variety of environments and play crucial roles in the global carbon and nitrogen cycles. Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 (Synecho.....»»
Beats teams up with ‘Girls Don’t Cry’ for special edition Beats Flex earbuds
Apple’s Beats brand is teaming up with Girls Don’t Cry, the Tokyo-based brand founded by VK Design’s Verdy, for a special edition design for Beats Flex. Beats Flex are the most affordable way to enter the Beats and Apple wireless headphone eco.....»»
Three reasons you should never view or share videos showing children being assaulted
Australians have been shocked by an incident on the Sunshine Coast this month in which a 13-year-old girl was imprisoned, assaulted and tortured over many hours, allegedly by three girls aged 12, 13 and 14......»»
Shining a light on the mechanics of embryo development
In 1922, French physicist Léon Brillouin predicted an interesting phenomenon—when light is shone on a material, it interacts with the naturally occurring thermal vibrations within it, exchanging some energy in the process. This, in turn, influence.....»»
Beats by Dre is launching a "Girls Don"t Cry" edition of Beats Flex
Apple's Beats by Dre is collaborating with Verdy's "Girls Don't Cry" brand on a special edition of Beats Flex earbuds that go on sale March 31.Beats by Dre and Girls Don't CryBeats by Dre announced the partnership on Twitter and showed the new design.....»»
Mighty oceans and humble ponds play key roles in biodiversity
By monitoring oceans and peering into ponds, European projects seek to protect an array of animal and plant life......»»
Researchers report novel cell size regulation mechanism in cyanobacteria
Cyanobacteria are the earliest known oxygenic photosynthetic organisms on Earth, and they played decisive roles in the evolution of the environment and the life on our planet. Cell morphology and cell size of different cyanobacteria species vary wide.....»»
Amazon slashing 9,000 more jobs in fresh round of layoffs
Amazon is preparing another round of layoffs, with 9,000 more roles to be cut from its human resources, advertising, Twitch, and Amazon Web Services teams.Amazon logoThe tech giant jobs bloodbath continues, with Amazon the latest to initiate a second.....»»
Meta layoffs: Facebook owner to cut 10,000 staff
In addition to the 10,000 jobs being lost, 5,000 open roles at the company will be left unfilled......»»
Meta layoffs: Facebook-owner to cut 10,000 staff
In addition to the 10,000 jobs being lost, 5,000 open roles at the company will be left unfilled......»»
The potential risks of ocean-based climate intervention technologies on deep-sea ecosystems
The deep sea is one of the least well-known areas on Earth, comprising multiple vulnerable ecosystems that play critical roles in the carbon cycle. However, the deep sea is directly exposed to the effects of human-induced climate change and may now f.....»»
French firms prioritizing gender equality also reap higher returns
In early March, France's first minister, Elisabeth Borne, announced that French companies failing to enforce the country's gender equality criteria would be denied access to public contracts. The news adds yet another line to an already long list of.....»»
Report reveals extent of public sexual harassment experienced by Black and minoritized girls in the UK
A new report reveals the extent of public sexual harassment (PSH) experienced by Black and minoritized girls in the U.K.—with many saying it has impacted on their mental health, self-esteem and identity......»»