From bridge to chess, why men outperform women at ‘mindsports’ – and what to do about it
Male domination in bridge means there can be a lack of recognition of the structural barriers for women.
Feb. 19, 2024 • ~7 min
Florence Bell died unrecognised for her contributions to DNA science – decades on female researchers are still being sidelined
In the academic world, researchers are rewarded for publishing frequently. Not only is this affecting research quality but it is also hindering female scientists.
Nov. 22, 2023 • ~7 min
Unravelling DNA's structure: a landmark achievement whose authors were not fairly credited
An article written for Time Magazine, but never published, could have rewritten the history of how DNA was discovered.
April 25, 2023 • ~8 min
The retention problem: Women are going into tech but are also being driven out
Women are severely underrepresented in tech. Strength in numbers – communities for women and women mentoring women – can counter tech’s sexist culture and help retain women in the field.
March 3, 2023 • ~8 min
Nipple ban on Instagram and Facebook reveals how bizarre our attitude is towards different genders
Facebook and Instagram were recently told by their parent company, Meta, to overhaul their policy on nipple exposure. But the change may not be as radical as people hope. Here’s why.
Feb. 3, 2023 • ~7 min
Betting on female jockeys can bring greater rewards – but it's not all good news
Horse racing can be at thrill for punters and jockeys alike. But sex discrimination could be skewing the odds.
Dec. 26, 2022 • ~6 min
Staring at an image of yourself on Zoom has serious consequences for mental health – especially for women
Mirrors, selfies and knowing other people are looking at you all cause people to think of themselves as objects. Video calls are all three in one and are likely increasing the harms of self-objectification.
April 25, 2022 • ~8 min
Evolution: how Victorian sexism influenced Darwin's theories – new research
Darwin thought female animals were non-strategic and uniform, making similar decisions.
Jan. 20, 2022 • ~8 min
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