Sex differences don’t disappear as a country’s equality develops – sometimes they become stronger

In psychology it’s known as the gender-equality paradox.

Agneta Herlitz, Professor of Psychology, Karolinska Institutet • conversation
April 22, 2024 ~6 min

Women favour climate actions that benefit future generations more than men – new study

Attitudes towards climate policies partly depend on a consideration of future, as yet unborn, descendants. Women tended to show more ability to think about how future generations could benefit.

Emma A. Renström (prev. Bäck), Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg • conversation
March 13, 2024 ~6 min


White men dominate the environment sector – here’s how to encourage more diverse voices

The environment sector is notoriously dominated by white men. But diverse voices and critical discussions about climate policies are key to making good, inclusive decisions about the future.

Alix Dietzel, Senior Lecturer in Climate Justice, University of Bristol • conversation
March 7, 2024 ~8 min

Give more people with learning disabilities the chance to work, Cambridge historian argues

Employment levels for people with learning disabilities in the UK are 5 to 10 times lower than they were a hundred years ago. And the experiences of workers

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 21, 2023 ~10 min

How can Congress regulate AI? Erect guardrails, ensure accountability and address monopolistic power

Figuring out how to regulate AI is a difficult challenge, and that’s even before tackling the problem of the small number of big companies that control the technology.

Anjana Susarla, Professor of Information Systems, Michigan State University • conversation
May 30, 2023 ~10 min

Including race in clinical algorithms can both reduce and increase health inequities – it depends on what doctors use them for

Biased algorithms in health care can lead to inaccurate diagnoses and delayed treatment. Deciding which variables to include to achieve fair health outcomes depends on how you approach fairness.

Anirban Basu, Professor of Health Economics, University of Washington • conversation
May 26, 2023 ~11 min

People harmed by COVID more likely to push for equality

Being harmed by the pandemic may give people a better understanding of the structural sources of inequality.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
Oct. 17, 2022 ~7 min

The tech industry talks about boosting diversity, but research shows little improvement

Most tech sector firms are stuck in a low- inclusion rut, and a disturbing set of firms are moving backward. A handful of firms, however, demonstrate that diversity now is possible.

JooHee Han, Postdoctoral Fellow in Sociology, University of Oslo • conversation
March 1, 2022 ~7 min


Surveys of scientists show women and young academics suffered most during pandemic and may face long-term career consequences

Many scientists stuck at home during university closures dealt with increased domestic responsibilities. But some groups had it worse than others.

Timothy P. Johnson, Professor Emeritus of Public Administration, University of Illinois at Chicago • conversation
Dec. 16, 2021 ~9 min

Women's participation is essential to achieve global climate targets

Women’s climate knowledge is often overlooked, despite it being a vital resource for adapting to a warming world.

Modupe Olufunmilayo Jimoh, Senior Teaching Fellow in Civil and Humanitarian Engineering, University of Warwick • conversation
Nov. 9, 2021 ~8 min

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