How colonial violence in Tasmania helped build scientists' reputations and prestigious museum collections
New research shows the uncomfortable and shocking truth behind a revered scientist’s reputation.
Nov. 29, 2023 • ~6 min
Black mothers trapped in unsafe neighborhoods signal the stressful health toll of gun violence in the U.S.
Chronic stress from living with systemic racism and gun violence can lead to increased symptoms of PTSD and depression as well as elevated cortisol levels.
May 3, 2023 • ~8 min
Antisemitism on Twitter has more than doubled since Elon Musk took over the platform – new research
New research shows that antisemitic posts surged as the ‘free speech absolutist’ took over the social media giant. And it has settled at a higher level since.
March 20, 2023 • ~8 min
Lack of diversity in clinical trials is leaving women and patients of color behind and harming the future of medicine - Podcast
Medicine works better when the treatments are tailored to fit each individual person’s biology and history. A first step is increasing diversity in clinical trials, but the end goal is precision medicine.
Feb. 9, 2023 • ~8 min
Lack of diversity in clinical trials is leaving women and patients of color behind and harming the future of medicine
Medicine works better when the treatments are tailored to fit each individual person’s biology and history. A first step is increasing diversity in clinical trials, but the end goal is precision medicine.
Feb. 9, 2023 • ~8 min
People overestimate groups they find threatening – when 'sizing up' others, bias sneaks in
Social psychology researchers found that people commonly exaggerate the presence of certain groups – including ethnic and sexual minorities – because they perceive them as ideologically threatening.
June 9, 2022 • ~7 min
I'm a Black sociologist, and a mom – by listening to other Black mothers, I've learned about their pandemic struggles and strengths
As the world locked down and a country’s racial reckoning heated up, this social scientist refined her approach to studying the lives of Black moms.
April 29, 2022 • ~9 min
Transgender people of color face unique challenges as gender discrimination and racism intersect
Being both trans and a person of color comes with a unique set of challenges. Collectively working toward overcoming these barriers is one way this community fights for survival.
March 31, 2022 • ~10 min
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