Gender bias in physics labs—where women typically work more on the computer and on communication tasks, while men more often handle equipment—is not rooted in personal preference, according to new Cornell research.
Social Sciences
Jan 21, 2022
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It's no secret that we need more sustainable materials if we hope to help the planet. Bio-derived materials are one potential option, but they must be economical if anyone is going to use them.
Materials Science
Jan 20, 2022
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Students who are the first in their family to attend college tend to see it as a means to improve their personal lives and as an opportunity for social mobility. That contrasts with the main message students get from policymakers ...
Social Sciences
Jan 13, 2022
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The Earth's surface is ever incrementally moving and changing shape, breaking apart and forming new land masses and oceans. In the billions of years of history of planet Earth there have been 10 supercontinents, the most ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 5, 2022
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Switching from coal to natural gas in power plants can reduce how much sulfur dioxide, a gas that smells like a freshly struck match, is emitted into the atmosphere and ultimately how much sulfate pollution enters waterways, ...
Environment
Dec 13, 2021
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How does systemic ageism affect our society? A coroner's inquest into COVID-19 deaths in long-term care homes in Québec recently heard that ageism was a contributing factor.
Social Sciences
Nov 19, 2021
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A survey conducted by a team of researchers from The University of New Mexico finds that students who are food-insecure are more likely to fail or withdraw from classes or drop out of college entirely.
Economics & Business
Nov 18, 2021
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Women are more likely to take risks and engage in competitive activities if they're allowed to share their potential winnings with peers, according to new research I co-authored. Since one explanation of the gender pay gap ...
Social Sciences
Nov 3, 2021
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Women are less likely than men to ask for more time to complete projects with adjustable deadlines at work or school, new research finds.
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2021
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Organisms at the base of the aquatic food web may be hidden from sight, but they are just as sensitive to climate change as other plant and animal life, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
Environment
Oct 22, 2021
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