Academics face bias for doing ‘feminine’ research

An analysis of nearly 1 million dissertations over a 40-year period reveals a bias against "feminine" research. The bias limits careers.

Edmund L. Andrews-Stanford • futurity
Jan. 12, 2022 ~8 min

Job loss hit these LGBTQ groups harder

New findings clarify how the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in job loss among LGBTQ+ populations and other minority groups.

Michelle Edelstein-Rutgers • futurity
Jan. 11, 2022 ~5 min


‘Supportive voices’ get picked for teams at work

People who use "supportive voice" have a higher chance of being recruited to a team at work, research shows.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Dec. 8, 2021 ~6 min

What will get clothes factories to comply with labor standards?

A new study details baseline actions apparel factories need to take to be compliant with labor standards. But will consumers agree to paying the extra cost?

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Nov. 30, 2021 ~5 min

Tropical deforestation could boost risk of heat-related deaths

The increase in heat-related deaths would be comparable to mortality from other long-term public health challenges in Asia, such as tobacco smoking.

Jake Ellison-U. Washington • futurity
Nov. 17, 2021 ~4 min

Air pollution hampers how well your brain performs

New research indicates that even short-term exposure to air pollution can affect how well the brain performs and work productivity.

U. Queensland • futurity
Nov. 16, 2021 ~5 min

Competition drives the gender pay gap? Maybe not

New research investigates the theory that women aren't as competitive as men, and that this contributes to the gender wage gap.

Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona • futurity
Nov. 3, 2021 ~8 min

Survey: College grad job market is on the rebound in 2021

An annual survey of employers shows that college grads may have an easier time finding jobs in 2021 than they did in the first year of the COVID pandemic.

Michigan State • futurity
Nov. 2, 2021 ~4 min


Skills shortage could undo UK government's net zero plans

Wind turbines need building, heat pumps need installing – but Britain has a chronic skills shortage.

John Weir, Research Associate in Talent and Skills, Energy & Environment Institute, University of Hull • conversation
Oct. 28, 2021 ~6 min

Ending coal use blighted Scottish communities – a just transition to a green economy must support workers

How governments can ensure phasing out oil and gas won’t do more damage.

Ewan Gibbs, Lecturer in Global Inequalities, University of Glasgow • conversation
Oct. 20, 2021 ~7 min

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