When I was sixteen, I trekked for miles up untraversed trails in Sonoma County, California, in search of mountain lion dens and sites where cougars eat their prey. (Mountain lions, pumas, panthers, and cougars are all names ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 31, 2023
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One in five retail workers has been sexually harassed at work in the past five years, most commonly by a senior colleague or a customer, according to a new report from the University of Sydney and the Australia National University.
Social Sciences
Mar 24, 2023
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Parents, teachers and politicians are worried about the appeal of so-called "online misogyny influencers" to boys and young men.
Social Sciences
Mar 24, 2023
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Around 1800, an English schoolmistress named Margaret Bryan wrote several well-regarded textbooks on astronomy and physics for young women. While Bryan corresponded with some of the most illustrious astronomers and mathematicians ...
Astronomy
Mar 22, 2023
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The middle of March will now, forever, signify a turning point. Three years ago, on March 11, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus a pandemic, calling on leaders around the globe to be ...
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2023
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The U.N.'s premiere global body fighting for gender equality on Saturday called for wide-ranging efforts to close the gap between men and women in today's technology-driven world and urged zero tolerance for gender-based ...
Social Sciences
Mar 19, 2023
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On the vast Texas Panhandle, raked by wind and relentless sun, women might drive for hours to reach Haven Health, a clinic in Amarillo.
Social Sciences
Mar 10, 2023
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A new report reveals the extent of public sexual harassment (PSH) experienced by Black and minoritized girls in the U.K.—with many saying it has impacted on their mental health, self-esteem and identity.
Social Sciences
Mar 7, 2023
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If you're looking for ways to bring more positive changes into your life, TikTok recommends jumping on the "lucky girl syndrome" trend. The hashtag links countless videos, all claiming this new form of positive thinking can ...
Social Sciences
Mar 3, 2023
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It's not easy to claim being an old woman. To start with, how can I be 75 when I feel about 40? And isn't it shameful to be old when youth is valued? People proudly parrot statements such as, "I'm growing older but not getting ...
Social Sciences
Feb 27, 2023
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