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.

To correct gender disparities in academic science, the Max Planck Society and the Australian government are taking the uncommonly direct approach of affirmative action.

Gender discrimination, Brexit, and climate change are among the issues that have received considerable attention from the scientific community this year.