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May 22 2025EDUCATION

How Many Women Does It Take to Close the Research Gap?

The world of research in economics and political science is slowly changing. The number of women in these fields is growing. However, there is still a noticeable difference in the amount of research produced by men and women. This is especially true in the top 50 universities around the world. T

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Maine's Lawmaker: Free Speech or Bullying?

A recent Supreme Court decision has stirred up a debate about free speech and representation. The court's ruling involves a Maine lawmaker, Laurel Libby, who faced punishment for posting a picture of a transgender high school athlete on social media. Libby's actions were meant to protest against tra

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May 21 2025POLITICS

Maine Lawmaker's Rights: A Supreme Court Showdown

The highest court in the country made a big decision recently. They ruled that a state representative in Maine can't be silenced for speaking her mind. This all started when a lawmaker, Laurel Libby, shared her thoughts on social media about a transgender athlete winning a pole vault event. Her comm

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May 21 2025EDUCATION

The Diversity Shift: Quick Wins and Lingering Challenges in Faculty Hiring

The makeup of a university department can shape its research and teaching for many years. Having a diverse group of professors can inspire students from all backgrounds to aim higher in their education or research careers. It is a well-known fact that diverse teams come up with better ideas and ac

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May 20 2025EDUCATION

Young Adults with Learning Challenges: Navigating School and Work

The journey from high school to college or the workforce can be tough for young people with learning difficulties. These challenges often include learning disabilities and ADHD. Few studies have tracked this journey over time, especially when looking at both education and work outcomes together. A

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May 20 2025OPINION

Why Transgender Stories on TV Don't Match Reality

The stories about transgender people shown on TV and social media in the West often don't match what's really happening in the lives of transgender individuals. This is a problem. First, let's talk about numbers. Most people who are transgender in Western countries are actually female-to-male. Y

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May 20 2025HEALTH

Who Knows Best? ADHD Self-Assessments by Teens

The question of who can best spot ADHD symptoms in teens has been a hot topic. It is important to know how well teens can spot their own ADHD symptoms. A recent study looked into this by comparing self-assessments with those from parents and clinicians. The goal was to see how much agreement ther

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May 20 2025SCIENCE

Why Are Men Taller Than Women? A Genetic Mystery

Men stand taller than women on average, by about five inches. This isn't universal across all species, though. So, what makes humans different? A recent study, which gathered genetic data from a million individuals, might have some answers. The study zeroed in on a gene called SHOX. This gene is li

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May 19 2025EDUCATION

The Impact of Gender on Career Advancement in Medicine

The world of medicine is full of challenges, and one of the biggest is the gap between men and women when it comes to career progression. This is especially true for those who have reached mid-career to senior levels. The focus is on those who have received special awards to help them grow in their

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May 16 2025POLITICS

The Military's New Strategy for Transgender Service Members

The military is changing how it handles transgender troops. Leaders will now spot service members who are transgender or have gender dysphoria. They will then send these individuals for medical checks that could lead to their dismissal. This new approach is part of a bigger plan to enforce a ban on

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