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Social Sciences 17 hours ago

Startup financing gender gaps greater in societies where women are more empowered: Study

Commercial bankers provide capital to fund the operations and growth of businesses. However, as these lenders evaluate entrepreneurs who apply for loans, gender bias leads to women being denied more often than their male ...

Social Sciences Apr 17, 2024

Exploring why young women in Australia are reluctant to enter politics

Despite growing momentum to increase female representation in Australia's national parliament, it continues to be a male dominated domain. New research from Monash University explores why young women still feel reluctant ...

Social Sciences Apr 17, 2024

Women kicking goals on the field but still tackling entrenched sexism

New research shows that despite "Matildas soccer mania" gripping the nation during the 2023 World Cup, women footballers in general face an uphill battle gaining widespread acceptance in Australia and overcoming entrenched ...

Plants & Animals Apr 14, 2024

Bad boys: Study finds aggressive bonobo males attract more mates

Humankind's two closest primate relatives are often said to embody contrasting sides of our nature: peace-loving bonobos versus violence-prone chimpanzees.

Social Sciences Apr 10, 2024

Fintech has a gender problem—here's why you should care

Fintech (financial technology) is everywhere. It's the catch-all term for technology-enabled financial services innovation.

Plants & Animals Apr 2, 2024

Catkins are flowering at different times, threatening their pollination and the wildlife that feed on them

As the days grow longer and the air warms up, nature is bursting back to life. Even before their leaves return, trees produce delicate, fuzzy structures known as catkins. These tiny, downy threads, often described as kitten ...

Plants & Animals Apr 1, 2024

Catching vibes: Novel approach captures arthropod-driven vibrations

It was summer in northern Mississippi, rich in relative humidity and deciduous forests and wolf spiders. Noori Cho, then a doctoral student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, was dedicating two months to sharing a cabin ...

Social Sciences Mar 26, 2024

Why are women cited less frequently than men?

Citation counts count. The number of citations is commonly perceived as indicative of a researcher's productivity and academic impact. It weighs heavily in considerations for hiring, promotion, funding allocation, and salary ...

Social Sciences Mar 23, 2024

Ethnic diversity is still a serious issue at the top level in accounting firms

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the lack of diversity in workplaces, particularly in terms of ethnic and gender diversity. To address this, many companies have taken action by adjusting their recruiting ...

Social Sciences Mar 21, 2024

Female legislators at forefront of shaping gun legislation in the US

As the nation braces itself for another pivotal presidential election year, the spotlight on gun control intensifies—one of America's most contentious issues. Shedding light on this debate, new research by Dr. Michael Nelson, ...

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