What can we do to get more women into coding?
How visual, auditory and kinesthetic tools used to teach kids coding should be adapted for adults......»»
Low resting heart rate in women is associated with criminal offending, unintentional injuries
In women, a low resting heart rate is associated with a slightly raised incidence of criminal offending as well as unintentional injuries, in a large all-female study published March 27 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sofi Oskarsson of School.....»»
Researchers demonstrate that forests trap airborne microplastics, acting as terrestrial sinks
A research group led by Japan Women's University finds that airborne microplastics adsorb to the epicuticular wax on the surface of forest canopy leaves, and that forests may act as terrestrial sinks for airborne microplastics......»»
Swift Student Challenge winners to attend WWDC 2024 event at Apple Park
Apple last month opened applications for the 2024 Swift Student Challenge. The annual competition encourages developers to show off their coding skills by creating playground projects. This year, Swift Student Challenge winners will be invited to att.....»»
SCOTUS mifepristone case: Justices focus on anti-abortion groups’ legal standing
The case has big implications for women's health and the authority of the FDA. Enlarge / Demonstrators participate in an abortion-rights rally outside the Supreme Court as the justices of the court hear oral arguments in the case.....»»
Research concludes women have higher levels of personal growth among deaf people
One of the features of the deaf community is that it is highly diverse. As well as including people of different ages and genders, the members of the community do not all share the same type of deafness or form of communication. Firstly, the time of.....»»
Dual-miRNA triggered DNA nanomachine for breast cancer subtype detection and treatment
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women, posing a serious threat to female health. Due to the high inter- and intra-tumoral heterogeneity of breast cancer, clinical treatment and prognosis can vary greatly in patients......»»
Why are women cited less frequently than men?
Citation counts count. The number of citations is commonly perceived as indicative of a researcher's productivity and academic impact. It weighs heavily in considerations for hiring, promotion, funding allocation, and salary increases within academic.....»»
Parents who believe their children can have a better future are more likely to read and play with them
Every day, a small group of women make their way through the community of Sweetwaters, near the South African city of Pietermaritzburg, with bags of toys and books. They work as home mentors supporting families who signed up for an early childhood de.....»»
Why March Madness is a special time of year for state budgets
March Madness—the time when the best men's and women's college basketball teams challenge each other—is a made-for-television spectacle watched by millions. While March Madness has been around for decades, one of the tournament's biggest changes.....»»
Mumpreneurs: A growing entrepreneurial force in Chinese society
While much ink has been poured over China's economic growth in recent decades, the contributions of Chinese women often receive less attention. With the pressure of the "three-child policy", being a mother isn't a mere personal choice, it's a part of.....»»
Examining why women are no further ahead in the workforce than 30 years ago
A report exploring the working conditions of pregnant employees and parents has been released today, calling for major changes in Australian workplaces to counter the "vast discrimination and disadvantage" experienced by these groups......»»
High pornography exposure among young Australians helps fuel violence against women, say researchers
Public health strategies among young people must address violence against women and risky sexual practices associated with pornography exposure, Queensland University of Technology researchers say in new research......»»
Max celebrates Women’s History Month with tons of movies, TV shows, and original programming
Women's History Month is still going strong, and Max is celebrating with a bounty of women-forward titles such as Barbie, The Color Purple, Insecure, and more......»»
This 18th-century shell collection, saved from a skip, tells a story of empire, explorers and women"s equality
In the 1980s, a shell collection that included specimens from Captain Cook's final voyage was accidentally thrown into a skip and believed lost forever. But much to the joy of scientists, last week it was rediscovered safe and sound and donated to En.....»»
Whale menopause sheds light on human evolutionary mystery
Why do humans experience menopause? It's a question that some women going through the symptoms might have asked themselves more than once......»»
Researcher explores how the hostility Black women face in higher education carries dire consequences
Isolated. Abused. Overworked. These are the themes that emerged when I invited nine Black women to chronicle their professional experiences and relationships with colleagues as they earned their Ph.D.s at a public university in the Midwest. I feature.....»»
In France, abortion rights and hijab bans highlight a double standard on women"s rights
The French parliament recently voted in favor of enshrining the right to abortion into the country's constitution. While crowds celebrated outside, the slogan "my body my choice" was projected onto the Eiffel Tower in giant letters......»»
Women favor climate actions that benefit future generations more than men, research shows
The decisions we make now inevitably shape the prospects for generations to come. So tackling a long-term problem like climate change raises an intergenerational moral dilemma: should we invest in solutions that might not personally benefit ourselves.....»»
Gun manufacturers" ads appeal to women as "serious students" of firearms to boost sales
Gun manufacturers are appealing to women as "serious students" of firearms in their advertising—a shift in strategy over the last two decades that may be contributing to increased gun sales, a new study shows......»»
Stop Misunderstanding the Gender Health Gap
Sex differences explain some of the gaping health inequalities between men and women—but a lot of the time, it’s sexism......»»