Science

Women in science are doing incredible things. Why don’t more people notice?

The work and talent are there. The recognition is coming.

Redefining women’s health could unlock a $600B market

Previous projections vastly underestimated its potential

Prehistoric gender roles not as rigid as previously thought

TIME names 16 to annual Women of Year list

Why chronic pain lasts longer for women

Hint: It's biology, not emotions

Sensei acquires key technology to treat endometrial cancer, raises $200M

Understanding the health risks of early menopause

New research sheds light on possible early symptoms that could help medical professionals

Higher-ed embraces FemTech

Universities are adding courses and focusing research on women's health

The three ‘M’s’ of women’s health

Columbia University seeks to shine a light on misunderstood and under researched health priorities

Hockey study breaks the ice on sweat science for women athletes

Why more women are using testosterone

Use is booming, though the FDA has not approved a product specifically for women

Women may need less exercise than men for heart health

New research suggests men need twice as much exercise as women to achieve the same level of protection against coronary heart disease.

Autoimmune disease: More science, less suffering

A need for 'advocacy, awareness, education and research'

Liat Ben-Zur talks AI, hippos and leaders in the margins

How AI is changing business in profound and often unrecognized ways

Is AI coming for your job?

Maybe, but not necessarily

How AI is radically transforming health care

Experts caution that AI won't replace doctors

AI said so, but do you believe it?

Trust in AI is low, but the future has yet to be written

How hormone replacement therapy supports women's health

The benefits can be significant

Any amount of alcohol may increase dementia risk

Drinking in moderation? It may not matter.

AI tools downplay women's health needs, study finds

Case notes summarized by Google's Gemma minimize women's care needs, elevating the risk of gender bias.

Scientists guide sperm microbots through 3D-printed reproductive tract

Sperm cells coated in magnetic nanoparticles that can be monitored and controlled in real time could help with drug delivery, disease diagnostics and treatment.

AI use at work is a catch-22 for women

Women face the so-called "competence penalty" when using employer-approved AI assistance at more severe rates than men.

Study: Air pollution from oil and gas causes 91,000 deaths every year in US

Scientists found that Black, Asian, Native American and Hispanic groups are consistently most affected.

Scientists leave U.S. as research grants disappear

The National Science Foundation estimates the number of early-career researchers in the U.S. will fall by 78% during the 2025/26 school year.

How to fix the STEM imbalance

The slow but steady increase in women in STEM can create the perception that gender equity has been achieved. It hasn’t.