The journal undertook a self-assessment, finding men have more success than women with all-male review panels.

Female PIs apply for fewer grants, but retain support once they get it.

An analysis of abstracts from American Geophysical Union meetings reveals that female scientists get fewer speaking opportunities than men.

Research into the biological basis of gender identity is in its infancy, but clues are beginning to emerge.

How can science inform the debate on gender?

Brain studies have yielded a mixed picture of the neural similarities and differences between people of different genders.

Doctors report that a regimen of hormones, an antiemetic drug, and pumping gave the woman enough milk production to feed her baby exclusively breastmilk for six weeks.

Elizabeth Blackburn announced in December that she would step down from the role following gender discrimination lawsuits brought by faculty.

Institutions document the effects of unconscious bias and set specific goals for gender balance.