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New research on killer whales may shine a light on the evolutionary power of menopause.
The blood, sweat, and tears might not be so intrinsic to the process after all.
What a group of orphaned elephants can teach us about emotion and learned social skills.
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Attractive women are especially likely to dress modestly, but only in certain scenarios.
Big Think has launched a line of apparel and goods that celebrate the life and work of four geniuses.
Long-lasting capsule can remain in the stomach and release contraceptive drugs over several weeks.
Iceland has closed almost 88% of its gender gap and increased its lead over second-ranked Norway.
“It’s just a joke,” right?
From STEM kits to fashion dolls, these creations all came from the minds of female inventors and designers.
Unequal gender dynamics still prevail even at the very top.
Some lingerie lines have failed to keep up with a new era.
Sally Susman explains how to use truth-telling moments to your future benefit.
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Many people often continue to harbour positive feelings towards their exes long after the relationship is over.
New research finds how power dynamics shape the speech of men and women.
New forensic evidence and three other theories on London’s most notorious serial killer
Overcoming assumptions when it comes to gender and capabilities is the key to a successful society.
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Scientists find common chemicals can negatively impact pregnant women.
Orgasms don’t always mean a sexual encounter is positive, find psychologists.
What image of femininity is subtly imposed on us in the war against toxic masculinity?
Has misinformation clouded our understanding of the anti-aging power of hormones?
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A new study finds an unexpected trait that young people want in a lifelong partner.
De Beauvoir finds that the ‘strong woman’ is actually just bound to housework
Without a country to belong to, many of these people lack some of the most fundamental rights.
Regan Williams, co-founder of Seen and Heard, wants adults to listen to children.
In one Indian farming district, many women are paying for expensive and medically unnecessary hysterectomies in order to be more productive at work.
In the village of Kongthong, villagers don’t call each other by their name; instead, they call out using unique, bespoke tunes that resemble birdsong.
The loss of the Y chromosome could drive the formation of entirely new species.
The new YouGov survey also indicates that Barack and Michelle Obama are the most admired couple in the world.
New research compares the roles and political clout of royal women in eight societies spanning five continents and more than 4,000 years.
The U.S. Soccer Federation says “market realities” explain the pay gap. Others say it’s institutionalized sexism.