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Google, Jay Z among 2014 Webby winners

Google, Jay Z and crowdfunding site Kickstarter are among the winners of this year's Webby Awards, a celebration of Internet achievement that got its start nearly two decades ago.

Internet

Apr 28, 2014

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The gender pay gap that no one is paying attention to

That women are paid less than male colleagues is a stubborn fact in the U.S. workplace.

Economics & Business

Jul 29, 2020

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Step by step, we're tackling gender equity in Australian astronomy

The number of women at the most senior levels in the Australian astronomical community remains low despite many positive steps in supporting gender equity. Women make up only 17% of positions at full or associate professor ...

Social Sciences

Jul 14, 2017

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Iran awards prestigious prize to 2 US-educated scientists

Iran on Monday awarded a top prize in the study of science and technology to two U.S.-educated scientists.

Other

Nov 11, 2019

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A quick look at the 2022 Nobel Prizes

All but one of the 2022 Nobel Prizes have now been announced. Here's a look at which prizes have been announced so far, which is coming up and what's next for the winners.

Other

Oct 6, 2022

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Electric Jaguar wins Car of the Year in Europe

The electric Jaguar I-Pace won the Car of the Year award in Europe on Monday, the first time the storied British brand has been bestowed the prize just as Brexit looms over the continent's auto industry.

Automotive

Mar 4, 2019

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When winners are losers: Why symbolic rewards may backfire

Far from keeping up the good work, recipients of internal symbolic awards such as employee of the month or merit certificates perform worse after receiving the accolades, according to a recent international study published ...

Social Sciences

May 11, 2023

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Chinese environmental crusaders win 'Asia's Nobel'

Three Chinese environmental campaigners were on Monday named among the winners of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Awards, regarded as Asia's version of the Nobel prize.

Environment

Aug 2, 2010

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