November 17, 2021
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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 ... -
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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 -
University of Florida bans professors from giving expert testimony against state – a scholar explains the academic freedom issues
Three professors from the University of Florida have been barred from participating as expert witnesses in a voting rights case. Jeffrey ...November 2, 2021