DIVERSITY

Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Feminism and Mental Health: A Complicated Dance

Ever thought about how feminism and mental health get along? It's not always a smooth ride. Feminism has been trying to make sense of women's mental health, and sometimes it's a bumpy road. On one hand, there's neurodiversity, which is like saying, "Hey, different brains are normal! " And on the oth

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Jan 13 2025BUSINESS

Does Setting Diversity Targets Make Job Hunters More Likely to Apply?

Let’s think about trying to attract a diverse group of people to work for your company. Some companies say they care about diversity, but others go further and set clear goals, like hiring one woman or person of color for every White man. Does this make a difference to people looking for jobs, espec

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

The Forgotten Apple: Saving Malus Sieversii

Apples are loved globally, but did you know that most of the apples we eat today come from just a few types? This makes our apple supply very vulnerable to bad weather, pests, and diseases. Wild apples are a great way to bring in helpful traits to make our apples stronger, but they're hard to breed

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

Tracking Rare Fish with eDNA: A New Technique

Want to find rare fish without actually seeing them? Scientists have come up with a clever way using something called eDNA. This stands for environmental DNA, which is basically tiny bits of DNA that living things leave behind in their environment. To detect this eDNA, scientists use a combination

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Jan 13 2025SCIENCE

Microbes from Mexico's Extreme Spots: A New Hope for Biodegradable Plastics

Did you know that plastic waste can take hundreds of years to break down? That's why scientists are on the hunt for better solutions. One promising find is polyhydroxybutyrate, or PHB, a biodegradable polymer made by microbes. Mexico, with its diverse microbial world, is a hotspot for these tiny hel

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Big Tech Companies Adjust Diversity Efforts Ahead of Trump's Return

In response to Donald Trump's upcoming presidency, several major tech companies like Meta and Amazon are rethinking their diversity initiatives. They're not alone; other corporations across the U. S. are making similar moves. Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, recently informed its

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Meta Pivots Away from Inclusion Efforts, Shifting Focus

In a recent development, Meta has taken a step back from its diversity and inclusion initiatives. The company has informed its employees that they are no longer required to interview candidates from underrepresented backgrounds or prioritize diverse suppliers. This move marks a significant shift in

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Campus Changes: What's Happening in Conservative States?

Nearly a decade ago, the University of Missouri was in turmoil. Protests over racial injustice led to the resignation of top administrators and the hiring of a vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity, and equity. Fast forward to today, that diversity office is gone. This isn't just happening in Mis

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Jan 09 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden World of Tree Genetics

Trees, with their extensive lifespans, accumulate genetic changes in their trunks and branches as they grow over centuries. This happens because the stem cells in the shoot apical meristem, which are responsible for growth, gather mutations independently. These mutations can alter the genetic makeup

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Campus Shifts Ahead of Trump's Return

Colleges and universities are bracing for changes as Donald Trump prepares to move back into the White House. A key concern is the status of international students and staff with temporary or student visas. Trump's past advocacy for mass deportations and his previous "Muslim ban" have left instituti

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