A Simple Act of Defiance Can Improve Science for Women

They don’t tell you beforehand that it will be a choice between having a career in science or starting a family. But that’s the message I heard loud and clear 17 years ago, in my first job after ... Read More

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Adopted Senior Cat Who Loves Being Wrapped Up Like a Baby Delights Internet

A video of a senior cat being wrapped up like a baby has received 40 million views on Instagram. The clip shows MK, a tortoiseshell tabby, waiting for her owner to wrap a baby sling made from fabric ... Read More

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U.S. News // 2 days ago NASA welcomes Switzerland, Sweden as countries sign Artemis Accords April 18 (UPI) -- The United States welcomed Switzerland and Sweden as the latest countries to sign NASA ... Read More

Scripps News Reports: Women of Science

These are the stories of women — past and present — who have made critical contributions to science. Scripps News interviews Seema Kumar, a veteran of the health industry and CEO of Cure ... Read More

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The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ... Read More

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Half of girls between 11 and 21 think science and technology is for boys, a Girlguiding survey finds. How new software is aiding people from diverse backgrounds forge careers in the data science ... Read More

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Apr. 24, 2024 — People who take acid-reducing drugs may have a higher risk of migraine and other severe headache than people who do not take these medications, according to a new study. The acid ... Read More

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Much of that once thick ice is dwindling, says polar researcher Edward Doddridge. Early tests suggest that a new tool that requires only a single drop of blood could detect three of the deadliest ... Read More

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To Accelerate Biosphere Science, Reconnect Three Scientific Cultures Apr. 22, 2024 — Researchers who study Earth's biosphere tend to operate from one of three scientific cultures, each with ... Read More