When choosing co-founders, entrepreneurs have a gender gap
One of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make when launching a business is choosing the right co-founder. Should compatible personalities guide the choice? Or should the priority be someone who brings resources to the startup? How do e.....»»
Best Fitbit Cyber Monday deals: Save on Fitbit Sense 2 and more
We take a look at all the best Fitbit Cyber Monday deals as well as check out what you need to know before choosing a fitness tracker this year......»»
Why are so many graduates shunning teaching? Pay—but not bonuses—could be the answer
There is a persistent shortage of teachers in England. Numbers of new recruits fail to meet targets, and too many teachers are leaving their jobs. It's clear that more new teachers are needed—but apparently, not enough people are choosing the profe.....»»
Examining gender stereotypes embedded in natural language
Gender stereotypes harm people of both genders—and society more broadly—by steering and sometimes limiting people to behaviors, roles, and activities linked with their gender. Widely shared stereotypes include the assumption that men are more cen.....»»
What are the effects of workforce automation across race and gender in the United States?
Advances in areas such as robotics and artificial intelligence enable the automation of a range of occupational tasks, leading to fundamental changes in the nature of work. New research published in the American Journal of Economics and Sociology ind.....»»
Most-cited scientists are still mostly men, but the gender gap is closing
An analysis of 5.8 million authors across all scientific disciplines shows that the gender gap is closing, but there is still a long distance to go. The new research by John Ioannidis of the Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford (METRICs) at St.....»»
Increasing urbanization contributes to racial and gender inequality, study shows
Researchers who study cities have long documented an "urban wage premium," whereby workers in denser, larger cities tend to have higher wage and salary incomes. But a new study by a UCLA scholar is providing fresh insight into how growing population.....»»
AI-powered crab gender identification: Revolutionizing fishery management and conservation
When winter comes to Japan, fishermen in the northern regions set out to capture one of the most anticipated seasonal delicacies: the horsehair crab. Known locally as "kegani" and bearing the scientific name Erimacrus isenbeckii, this species of crus.....»»
In five years, this Australian astrophysics lab reached 50% women. Here"s how they did it
Many organizations, from community sporting groups to the United Nations, have set themselves a target of gender parity: ensuring half of staff or members are women. Gender parity is desirable because training and retaining equal halves of a populati.....»»
Saturday Citations: Bronze-Age gender representation, gamma rays, nice bonobos in your neighborhood want to meet you
This week's news roundup includes a Bronze Age discovery that calls into question existing ideas of gender representation from the period. More research confirms that bonobos are actually nice. Plus: Actual good climate news?.....»»
Prioritizing land to avoid species loss could reduce species extinction risk twice as efficiently
Amid an alarming surge in global habitat destruction and species extinction, new research by an international team of scientists proposes a new global approach to choosing protected lands that could reduce species extinction risk twice as efficiently.....»»
Exploring the history of gender and transnational state violence in the US-Mexican border region
Dr. Sonia Hernández, professor in the Department of History at Texas A&M University, has published an article in the September issue of the Journal of American History. Her article, titled "Gendering Transnational State Violence: Intertwined Histori.....»»
We’ll know soon if Astra—the commercial space company—has a future
Astra's two co-founders have made an offer to take the company private. Enlarge / Astra's Rocket 3 vehicle lifts off from Alaska on November 20, 2021, on the company's first successful launch into orbit. (credit: Astra/Brady Kenn.....»»
Best Fitbit Black Friday deals: Save on Fitbit Sense 2 and more
We take a look at all the best Fitbit Black Friday deals as well as check out what you need to know before choosing a fitness tracker this year......»»
Research counters "confidence gap" stereotype for women entrepreneurs
According to one prevalent gender stereotype, women are "under-confident" in their ability to thrive as entrepreneurs. But like so many gender stereotypes, this one turns out to be false, says Jennifer Jennings, a professor in the Alberta School of B.....»»
30 best gift cards you can give friends, family, and coworkers in 2023
A gift card is the perfect gift if you want to have an impact on somebody's life without choosing a gift item......»»
Researchers blur the gender of soccer players and have people rate their performances, with surprising results
During the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the telecommunications company Orange ran a powerful TV ad. It depicts the graceful agility and dramatic goal-scoring shots from French national players such as Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Gir.....»»
Thriving in Today’s World: The Best Career Choices and Paths for Success
Welcome to an illuminating guide that navigates the most promising and fulfilling career choices tailored to the contemporary era. From burgeoning fields in technology and healthcare to the enduring significance of creative pursuits and entrepreneurs.....»»
The best cases for AirPods Pro 2
Choosing a suitable AirPods Pro 2 case can elevate the experience of using them by protecting against dings and scratches and increasing longevity. Here are the best cases for the second generation of AirPods Pro.Best AirPods Pro casesWhen Apple laun.....»»
Tinkerer, Engineer, Mr. Mom, Maker, Teacher
Brian Wagner wears many hats as a maker Brian Wagner has worn many hats in his life and they all seem to fit. He is an engineer, a maker, and a teacher of making and coding. He’s also one of the co-founders of the LVL hackerspace in Louisville.....»»
Why are fewer women using AI than men?
The use of artificial intelligence appears to have a significant gender imbalance......»»