Female scientists: Lauren Schroeder’s journey in paleoanthropology
Lauren Schroeder’s fascination with dinosaurs and bones started at a young age, eventually leading her to pursue a Ph.D. in paleoanthropology at the University of Toronto. Her passion culminated in…
Scientists discover possible hammerhead shark nursery in Ecuador’s Galapagos
By Alexandra Valencia QUITO (Reuters) – A team of researchers has discovered a potential breeding ground for smooth hammerhead sharks off an island in Ecuador’s Galapagos archipelago, in what would…
Out of this world: females space stars
Females into space: Perhaps the narrative, one small step for man, needs a revamp as increasing numbers of women embark on out-of-this-world journeys into space. There are many reasons for…
Scientists solve the genetic puzzle of sex-related Y chromosome
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Scientists have taken an important step forward in understanding the human genome – our genetic blueprint – by fully deciphering the enigmatic Y chromosome…
Meet three young women in tech in South Korea
Women in tech: International Girls in ICT Day is annually celebrated on the last Thursday of April. The day is to encourage women to pursue careers in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry and find their…
Lyft forecasts strong quarterly earnings as ride-hailing demand picks up
By Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) – Ride-hailing company Lyft projected higher-than-expected gross bookings and core profit for the current quarter on Tuesday, driven by robust demand for its services and benefits…
Why did menopause evolve? New study of whales gives some clues
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Menopause is a rare trait among Earth’s species, known to exist in only a few. Humans are one. Killer whales and four other toothed…
International Women’s Day: women with ground-breaking achievements
To celebrate International Women’s Day, many reflect on the achievements and progress led by women in history. Their efforts are often overlooked and sometimes forgotten, regardless of how remarkable and…
Beyondbmi tops up capital base with €1m funding round
Beyondbmi, a University College Dublin (UCD) HealthTech spin-out company supported by NovaUCD, has announced closing a €525,000 pre-seed funding round, advised by CKS Finance. Beyondbmi has developed a 12-month weight…
AI defined 2023. Bullets and ballots will shape 2024
By Simon Robinson (Reuters) – How to sum up the most important news of the year past? The obvious answer in 2023 is to use Artificial Intelligence (AI). In that…