Trichaptum mushrooms found to have more than 17,000 gender alleles
A team of researchers with several members from the University of Oslo and one with the University of Michigan has found that Trichaptum mushrooms have more than 17,000 gender alleles. They have published a paper detailing their work on the open acce.....»»
More than 80% say they"ve experienced violence in junior sports, especially women and gender-diverse people
Every week millions of Australian children play community sport. Participating in community sports can improve children's mental, physical and social well-being, but only if the sports environment is physically and emotionally safe......»»
50 years of research productivity trends across fields and genders
An analysis of scholarly research papers published in the last 50 years provides new insights into trends in research productivity, highlighting an overall increase in productivity and a worldwide gender gap. Milad Haghani of the University of New So.....»»
Restrictions on Psilocybin "Magic Mushrooms" Are Easing as Research Ramps Up
Here’s how the psychedelic substance’s legal status has been shifting.....»»
Innovation language benefits female entrepreneurs in reward-based crowdfunding
Gender bias against women in entrepreneurial finance is turned on its head in the context of reward-based crowdfunding, according to new research published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal. Specifically, female crowdfunding entrepreneurs can.....»»
From bold prints to gender-defying clothes: 4 things to know about contemporary African fashion
African fashion has driven global trends for decades. An expansive new exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum helps contextualize it. African designers are making a splash, from fashion weeks in Dakar and Lagos, to Paris runway shows by South A.....»»
Your Final Resting Place Could Be a Coffin Made of Mushrooms
Loop wants to rebuild the world with ecological structures made of fungal mycelium. Its proof of concept? Living coffins......»»
Gender pay gap linked to unpaid chores in childhood
Young women's and girls' time spent in unpaid household work contributes to the gender pay gap, according to new research from the Universities of East Anglia (UEA), Birmingham and Brunel......»»
QIC Inside Investor Relation Series (16): Gender equality and diversity in enterprise sustainability trends
"Companies that provide an inclusive environment supporting work-life balance and flexible work arrangements will eventually succeed in retaining a talented workforce and gain a competitive advantage in a business environment that has been significan.....»»
Gender-Affirming Care Improves Mental Health—and May Save Lives
Scores of bills in US states aim to block medical treatments for trans youth. But research shows that these bans could have dire consequences......»»
Gender bias in search algorithms has effect on users, new study finds
Gender-neutral internet searches yield results that nonetheless produce male-dominated output, finds a new study by a team of psychology researchers. Moreover, these search results have an effect on users by promoting gender bias and potentially infl.....»»
Women"s help desks in local police stations in India increased registration of cases of gender-based violence
A new study by J-PAL affiliate Sandip Sukhtankar (University of Virginia) and coauthors Gabrielle Kruks-Wisner (University of Virginia) and Akshay Mangla (Saïd Business School, University of Oxford) found that establishing specialized help desks for.....»»
Research into oldest known burial field in the Netherlands sheds new light on traditional gender roles
New archaeological research into grave goods and skeletal material from the oldest grave field in the Netherlands shows that male-female roles 7,000 years ago were less traditional than was thought. The research was conducted by a multidisciplinary t.....»»
Who trusts gene-edited foods? New study gauges public acceptance
Through CRISPR and other gene-editing technologies, researchers and developers are poised to bring dozens—if not hundreds—of new products to grocery stores: mushrooms with longer shelf lives, drought-resistant corn and bananas impervious to a fun.....»»
Team composition, structure, members" gender influence ability to focus, work together
The ability of team members to work together across a range of tasks, called collective intelligence (CI), varies significantly between teams. Research suggests that the level of collective attention (the quality and coordination of members' focus) a.....»»
Female finance leaders outperform their male peers, so why so few of them in academia and beyond?
The gender diversity of thought leadership in finance is lower than in most other academic fields, our research shows. Finance ranks 132nd out of 175 fields with a representation of only 10.3% women among its thought leaders. Yet these women outperfo.....»»
Can gender diversity on boards of directors improve companies" social commitment and sustainability?
Social commitment leads to good relationships between companies and its stakeholders, and it is the board of directors' responsibility to ensure that companies fulfill their commitment to the communities and society of which they are a member. In a s.....»»
Microsoft Plans To Eliminate Face Analysis Tools in Push for "Responsible AI"
For years, activists and academics have been raising concerns that facial analysis software that claims to be able to identify a person's age, gender and emotional state can be biased, unreliable or invasive -- and shouldn't be sold. From a report: A.....»»
Elon Musk: Billionaire"s daughter cuts ties with her father
The tech billionaire's 18-year-old daughter has applied to legally change her name and gender......»»
Transgender athletes: Balancing the debate between science, performance and human rights
The world governing body for swimming, FINA, have announced their eligibility policy for trans athletes and 46 XY DSD athletes. Following extensive consultation with athletes, scientists and lawmakers, they have voted to prohibit those gender diverse.....»»
Activision Reports ‘No Widespread Harassment’ According to Its Own Review
While there have been "some substantiated instances of gender harassment,” Activision has not found itself guilty of systemic harassment or discrimination. The post Activision Reports ‘No Widespread Harass.....»»