November 17, 2021
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Working from home made women academics feel worse than ever about juggling roles
In South Africa and around the world, women academics had to confront this challenge of multiple roles even more intensely when the ... -
Researcher works for diversity and inclusion in sciences, one journal at a time
A University of Rhode Island researcher and colleagues who study invasive species have published a series of articles in the ...November 17, 2021 -
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Turns out, Harvard students aren’t that smart after all
Ever wondered what it takes to get into Harvard? Stellar grades, impressive extracurriculars and based on a recently published study, having deep ...November 17, 2021 -
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Invisible diversity in science and universities
Scientists are much more diverse than the stereotypical picture of an old man in a lab coat with wild hair. There are people of any gender, any ...November 11, 2021 -
Climate change is a justice issue – these 6 charts show why
African countries have faced dangerous droughts, storms and heat waves while contributing little to climate change. Andrew Renneisen/Getty ...November 10, 2021 -
Betty Crocker turns 100 – why generations of American women connected with a fictional character
Betty Crocker’s first official portrait, on the left, from 1936. Her most recent portrait, from 1996, is on the right. BettyCrocker ...November 10, 2021 -
College cost calculators aren’t precise, but they could easily be made better
College expenses determined by net price calculators can vary by an average of $5,700. Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty Images Plus Aaron ...November 2, 2021 -
Less than 2% of all US giving supports women’s and girls’ charities
Girl Scout cookie sales include a charitable donation. Will Lester/MediaNews Group/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin via Getty Images Tessa Skidmore, ...November 2, 2021