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Boys May Shorten a Mother’s Life

By | February 28, 2013

Women living in the 17th to 19th centuries had a slightly lower life expectancy if they gave birth to multiple sons, rather than to daughters.

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Diversity in Life Science Proves Elusive

By | October 3, 2012

Increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in science and medicine has not benefitted everyone equally.

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Promotional Science Video Criticized

By | June 25, 2012

A video from the European Commission, aimed at encouraging women to enter STEM fields, is criticized for its use of clichés, including high heels and short skirts.

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Speaking of Science

By | May 1, 2012

May 2012's selection of notable quotes

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Boy or Girl?

By | August 11, 2011

Blood tests can accurately determine a fetus’s gender as early as 7 weeks.

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image: Gender Disparity in STEM Jobs Remains

Gender Disparity in STEM Jobs Remains

By | August 5, 2011

Despite a decade of recruitment, women are still underrepresented in science.

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