Women In Science
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How a woman helped scientists in understanding the physics of climate change in the 1800s
Eunice Foote’s scientific paper was the first to describe the extraordinary power of carbon dioxide gas to absorb heat – the driving force of global warming.
Sylvia G Dee, The Conversation
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NASA appoints first woman head of its human spaceflight programme
Last month, Kathy Lueders oversaw the journey of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station with crew on board.
Scroll Staff
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Gagandeep Kang becomes first Indian woman to be elected Royal Society Fellow
She is known for her inter-disciplinary research of infections in children and has played important roles in developing vaccines against typhoid and rotavirus.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Terror, separatism, rioting: NewsClick chargesheet makes sweeping allegations without clear proof
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Anna Mani was a pioneering scientist, so why don’t more Indians know about her?
The physicist and meteorologist, who was born on this date a century ago, is the subject of a new picture book.
Vijaysree Venkatraman
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When CV Raman denied a student admission in IISc because she was a woman
Stories of sexism from the early days of India’s premier science institute.
Deepika S
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Rosalind Franklin still doesn’t get the recognition she deserves for her DNA discovery
It's 65 years since the structure of DNA was first published, but the woman who made that possible remains unknown to many people.
Mark Lawler, The Conversation
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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As ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Annihilation’ show, it’s time for more movies with female scientists
This is what happens when we stop assuming audiences can't handle female-led sci-fi films.
Amy C. Chambers, The Conversation
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Full text: Address sexual harassment in Indian labs, say 165 scientists
They called upon their peers to support the eight complainants who have accused JNU Professor Atul Johri of sexual misconduct.
Scroll Staff
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‘This book is ammunition’, says the writer who exposed sexism and myths about women in science
Science journalist Angela Saini’s new book challenges those who think that women are less intellectually capable than men.
Vivek Tejuja
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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The IITs want more women students but can extra seats be the answer?
The committee is spot-on in framing the problem as rooted in patriarchy, writes an ex-student, but its key proposal may not address the real issue.
Prajval Shastri
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For the first time, three science journals are publishing special issues centred on women scientists
The editions feature articles on and by women in science, whose contributions to the field are under-represented.
Shreya Roy Chowdhury
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Where are the women scientists, tech gurus and engineers in Hollywood films?
Women are not working in science because there are very few women portrayed in films and on TV who are working in science.
Vivienne Glance, The Conversation
The Field
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IPL 2024: Gujarat vs Kolkata match abandoned due to bad weather in Ahmedabad
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker, Adarsh Singh top women’s and men’s 25m pistol qualis
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings