Twenty-two women architects and designers you should know
To mark International Women's Day, we asked 22 of the world's most inspirational women architects and designers to nominate another woman who should be better known for their work. Read more To mark International Women's Day, we asked 22 of.....»»
The Iraqi YouTube star killed by her father
Tiba al-Ali's death has sparked the call for change for violence against women in Iraq......»»
Research to inform support services for women experiencing homelessness
Complex stories of homelessness, as told through the experiences of women in the North East of England, are the focus of a study led by Joanne McGrath, a third year Ph.D. student based at Northumbria University......»»
What is institutional misogyny in policing? Research shows what it looks like—and why it matters
Britain has witnessed a torrent of appalling examples of misogyny by those serving on the front line of public services in recent years. This has included police officers committing acts of violence and abuse against women......»»
Exclusive: How Apple inspired creators to take a risk on its $3,500 Vision Pro
Apple’s Vision Pro headset couldn’t have happened without developers. In an exclusive interview, Apple and third-party app designers tell us how it went down......»»
Influential "Instavangelists" blur line between religion and social media
Social media has radically changed the way we do things, from communicating to purchasing to learning to voting. But according to a new article, it's also transformed the way we define religion—particularly among women......»»
Opinion: White men have controlled women"s reproductive rights throughout US history and post-Dobbs era is no different
More than a year after the Supreme Court ended federal protection for abortion rights in the United States, disagreements over abortion bans continue to reverberate around the country. Candidates sparred over the idea of a federal abortion ban during.....»»
"I almost lost my will to live": Preference for sons is leaving young women in China exploited and abused
China has a gender crisis. The country has a huge surplus of men—around 722 million compared to 690 million women in 2022. This is largely because of sex-selective abortions linked to China's one-child policy, which ended in 2015......»»
The "Puss in Boots" effect: How a dog"s eye size changes a woman"s voice pitch
New scientific research that explores inter-species communication has discovered that women's vocal pitch increases when addressing dogs who have larger eyes......»»
Managers need menopause training to protect profits and retain women in senior jobs, say researchers
Women leaving work prematurely due to the effects of menopause costs Australian companies more than $10 billion a year. Macquarie Business School researchers say workplace training for managers is urgently needed to support women's well-being and pro.....»»
Half of migrant and refugee women have been sexually harassed in Australian workplaces, study finds
In our new study, published on Tuesday, we surveyed 701 migrant and refugee women in Australia and found nearly half had experienced sexual harassment in the workplace over the past five years......»»
For a new approach to fighting malaria, study focuses on special RNA molecules in human malaria parasite
The mosquito-borne infectious disease malaria resulted in about 241 million clinical episodes and 627,000 deaths in 2020. In young children and pregnant women living in areas where the disease is endemic, a major cause of death is Plasmodium falcipar.....»»
Gender disparities limit chances for women PhD students training to be new inventors, says new research
In the innovation economy, individuals with STEM Ph.D.s are a critical source of human capital, with nearly 60% of Ph.D.s in STEM fields—such as engineering, chemistry and biology—being employed outside of universities. These students are increas.....»»
Women found to be just as corrupt as men in Mexican politics
Women are just as corrupt as men in Mexican municipal politics, according to a new study from Rice University......»»
COVID pandemic led to positive changes in dating culture in young adults, researcher finds
The COVID-19 pandemic provided young adults with a positive respite from societal pressure, a Northeastern study says, giving young women a greater sense of independence and demonstrating possible healthier and more inclusive dating scripts. The stud.....»»
Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal join forces in foreboding "Foe" trailer
What do you get when you pair two of film's brightest young actors? Foe, starring the powerhouse duo of Academy Award nominees Saoirse Ronan (Little Women) and Paul Mescal (Aftersun).Based on the book by Iain Reid, Foe transports us to an apocalyptic.....»»
FIFA Women"s World Cup successes reflect gender gap differences between countries
The recent FIFA Women's World Cup was nothing short of exhilarating, with the final match between Spain's victorious La Roja team versus England's Lionesses leaving fans on the edge of their seats......»»
Dog brains are tuned to dog-directed speech spoken by women
Dogs show greater brain sensitivity to the speech directed at them than to adult-directed speech, especially if spoken by women, according to a new study in Communications Biology......»»
Spain vs England live stream: Watch the Women’s World Cup final for free
Excited to see the Women's World Cup final? Here's how to watch Spain vs England online and for free......»»
Atlatl weapon use by prehistoric females equalized the division of labor while hunting, experimental study shows
A new study led by archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Kent State University's Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e., spear thrower) functions as an "equalizer," a finding which supports women'.....»»
Appeals court reverses Texas ruling nullifying FDA approval of abortion pill
The ruling does not affect access to mifepristone; SCOTUS will decide the case. Enlarge / Mifepristone (Mifeprex) and Misoprostol, the two drugs used in a medication abortion, are seen at the Women's Reproductive Clinic, which pr.....»»