A Quiet Bias Is Keeping Black Scientists from Winning Nobel Prizes
The way scientists recognize one another’s work overlooks the seminal contributions of Black scientists. The Nobel Committees need to recognize how this excludes Black scientists from awards
Black Scientists Are Building Their Own Vital Communities
A person-centric scientific conference demonstrates that gathering can counter the isolation of underrepresentation
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Viral Genetics Confirms What On-the-Ground Activists Knew Early in the Mpox Outbreak
Molecular biology could have changed the mpox epidemic—and could stop future outbreaks
Attacks on Diversity in Higher Education Threaten Democracy
The forced resignation of Harvard’s president provides a peek at the blueprint for the war against justice in the U.S., concludes a long-time observer of attacks on academia
Mandating ‘Conversion Therapy’ Is Mandating Abuse
Despite some lawmakers’ claims, “cure-based recovery” for gay and transgender people comprises one of psychiatry’s longest and darkest chapters. We shouldn’t inflict it on today’s kids
ChatGPT Replicates Gender Bias in Recommendation Letters
A new study has found that the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT in the workplace entrenches biased language based on gender
Drag Queens Tag Sharks in Annual Florida Science Celebration
The annual “Drag ’n Tag” expedition takes place amid a wave of antitransgender legislation
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Have Affirmative Action Solutions. But They Need Help
The Supreme Court undermined affirmative action at prestige universities. We need a new science and technology agenda at every school, one that includes historically underserved people
The Feminist Test We Keep Failing: Lost Women of Science Podcast, Season 3 Bonus Episode
There's a test that we at Lost Women of Science seem to fail again and again: the Finkbeiner test
Queen Elizabeth II’s Legacy Keeps the White World Rich and the Black World Poor
The British royal family once led an empire based on white supremacy that caused suffering that continues today
Video Game Players Avoid Gay Characters
A study of gamer behavior finds they shy away from gay characters, regardless of their strengths
People of Color with Long COVID Face Uphill Battle to Be Heard
Medical discrimination and a lack of data make it difficult for people of color to get help for post-COVID problems