On this World Footprints episode, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick speak to National Geographic Explorer and conservation ...

In honor of Women’s History Month and the enduring impact of women in science, The Scientist invited readers to share the names of the female researchers who have inspired them most. From pioneering ...

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 ...

A group called “500 Women Scientists,” which launched an online database of female scientists in January 2018, has seen huge interest in the database, registering 7,500 women in less than a year, ...

Taiwan Outstanding Women in Science Awards held an award ceremony in Taipei yesterday, highlighting achievements by the ...

On International Women’s Day, this is a call for the South African research community to value increased visibility of women ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Fiske Planetarium in Boulder is offering free screenings every Monday of the television series “Cosmos,” followed by a discussion led by astronomer Doug Duncan, who directs the planetarium. The ...

"Baby brain" is a concept that's been around for a while, but there's been little research on why it exists. Now, scientists might know what purpose it serves.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. A new study finds women's scientific papers are cited less in ...