Higher risk of dangerous drug reactions for women in Brazil

New research in Brazil finds that women and older adults are at higher risk of adverse drug reactions.

Kevin Fryling-Indiana • futurity
Aug. 13, 2019 ~5 min

Book: Fat phobia arises from racism and religion

Our culture's fat phobia has deep cultural and religious roots, a new book argues.

Heather Ashbach-UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 12, 2019 ~1 min


Fake resumes root out real hiring bias

The way firms rate fake resumes sheds light on the way conscious and unconscious bias shapes who gets the job.

Caroline Pennartz-Penn • futurity
July 19, 2019 ~11 min

More Americans now see women as smarter

Surveys from 1946 to 2018 show how gender stereotypes have changed in the United States. But the trends aren't all positive.

Hilary Hurd Anyaso-Northwestern • futurity
July 19, 2019 ~5 min

Self-managed teams come with a serious warning

Self-managed teams "aren't as awesome as people think." The red flag is pay inequity.

Neil Schoenherr-WUSTL • futurity
July 15, 2019 ~6 min

Policies that target gender inequality boost family health

Policies that fight gender inequality can have a big impact on the health of mothers and their children.

Neil Schoenherr-WUSTL • futurity
July 8, 2019 ~4 min

This reminder brings out flexible thinking in kids

New research identifies a tactic to bring out flexible thinking and better problem-solving in children. "It opens their horizons to be a little more inclusive."

Alison Jones-Duke • futurity
July 5, 2019 ~3 min

Women who edit Wikipedia report serious harassment

About 80% of Wikipedia's editors are male. Women involved with the project cite safety concerns, report researchers.

U. Washington • futurity
June 20, 2019 ~3 min


Survey: Half of fathers report ‘daddy-shaming’

Moms aren't the only ones facing criticism and second-guessing about their parenting choices, survey results show.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
June 13, 2019 ~5 min

5 things to know about the science of dad

Happy Father's Day! Here are five unexpected research findings about dads.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
June 12, 2019 ~7 min

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