gender equality

The public may still believe that male-specific traits, such as high testosterone levels, lead to many of the gender inequalities that exist in society, but science tells a different story.

Most researchers feel stimulated by their work but are dissatisfied with their compensation, according to this year’s results.

The results of two studies suggest slightly different biases in the review of National Institutes of Health R01 grant applications from minority and/or women researchers.

High school and college-level oral examiners graded women higher than men in male-dominated fields.

Female physicians working at medical schools in the U.S. make about $51,000 less than their male counterparts on average.

Study reveals trends in the frequency of female first authors on medical studies.

A new analysis reveals yet another gender gap in science.

In the introduction to his latest book, author Melvin Konner explains why he considers maleness a departure from normal physiology.

The era of human male domination is ending. Will modern culture welcome the dawn of a new gender equality?

Perceptions of a need for brilliance to excel in a field of study may contribute to its relatively low numbers of women, researchers report.

December 2014's selection of notable quotes

A study suggests that, at least in US academia, men and women now receive roughly equivalent treatment in the workplace. The scientific community disagrees.

This year’s data reveal notable variation in compensation for life scientists working in different fields, sectors, and regions of the world.

A study suggests that female researchers do not cite their own work as often as their male colleagues do.

Surprising trends reveal themselves in this year's Salary Survey statistics.

October 2013's selection of notable quotes