Much of what keeps science accurate, ethical, and usable is done by women and girls—and because it doesn’t look like a ...

The group 500 Women Scientists was launched after the 2016 election. If young girls can be what they see in the world, then prepare for a new generation of female scientists. The visibility of women ...

At just 23, a young chemist solved a deadly medical problem, then vanished from credit and history, leaving behind a cure, a ...

Climate research currently has a wide range of new tools at its disposal. This has sparked a debate about the merits of each and raised the question of which path should be taken. Five climate ...

When you think of groundbreaking discoveries in science, the names of Albert Einstein, Marie Curie or Isaac Newton often come to mind. However, many Black female scientists have been just as impactful ...

Maria Mitchell, the first widely recognized American woman scientist, gained international acclaim after discovering a comet in 1847. As Vassar College’s first astronomy professor, she advanced ...

The WISE initiative, which stands for Women In Science Emergency, was created to respond directly to these challenges. Leveraging UNESCO’s mandate to promote women and girls in science, the initiative ...