Academia isn't strong on gender equality. Women are underrepresented throughout, in the research workforce and even more so as leaders in scientific organizations. This is true for science academies ...

National Geographic Explorer and conservation photographer Gabby Salazar joins Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick on this World Footprints podcast episode to talk about her powerful new book, No Boundaries—a ...

Gardening as we know it today didn’t evolve by accident. Many of the practices that we take for granted, like organic methods, ecological planting, and even how we observe plants, were shaped by women ...

Dr. Beth Shapiro, Chief Science Officer of Colossal Biosciences is a champion of animal bioscience, but she’s been met with scrutiny from others in the industry. Namely, less qualified males. ByEmma ...

Bringing science closer to communities, nuLab begins its 2026 trips with women scientists and an all-girls mobile classroom ...

It’s now been two years since Great Women of Science debuted, featuring women who have made notable contributions to science, ...

In July 2025, Uganda's courts swiftly dismissed a petition challenging the legality of polygamy, citing the protection of religious and cultural freedom. For most social scientists and policymakers ...

New research shows the X chromosome influences disease risk, immunity and drug response beyond its role in sex.

The Graduate Women in Science organization Sigma Delta Epsilon has awarded its highest honor, national honorary membership, to UC Santa Cruz plant scientist Jean Langenheim in recognition of her ...

While Marie Curie dominates the conversation, there have been many other brilliant women who have pursued science over the years. Harold Clements / Daily Express / Hulton Archive / Getty Images; The ...