Looking at more than 200 skulls dating to 20th and 16th century Spain, as well as approximately 50 skulls from 20th century Portugal, the researchers found that craniofacial differences between contemporary men and women are less pronounced than they were in the 16th century.

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“Early Women in Science” is an online exhibition of 16 women scientists who began their work before 1922. A Biodiversity Heritage Library exhibition, it profiles forward-thinking […]

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Every day, astronomers at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics depend on computers to help them solve the mysteries of the universe, just as they did […]

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Women who might become pregnant need 400 micrograms of folic acid per day to reduce their risk of having a child with neural tube defects, according to the latest report on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) from the Institute of Medicine.

A growing amount of scientific evidence indicates that how much weight women gain during pregnancy and their starting weight at conception can affect their health and that of their babies, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council.

A new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that eight preventive health services for women be added to the services that health plans will cover at no cost to patients under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA).

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine finds that there is no risk-free setting for giving birth, whether at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital.

A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine urges systemic action to change the culture in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) to address the underrepresentation of women in these fields.

There has been a significant increase in cybercrime against women, especially sextortion, during the COVID-19-induced lockdown with "caged criminals" targeting them online, say experts.

Watford’s Women’s FA Cup hopes ended in the fourth round as Sunderland prevailed in the clash of the National League high-flyers with a 2-0 victory in the north east.

The Football Association has declared all non-league divisions from steps three to six of the football pyramid null and void, as well as tiers three to seven of the women's league, after all divisions were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Women who have had heart attacks want more information than they're currently getting from their cardiologists in order to move on with their lives.

Videos and ads by Roxy for women's surfing gear and swimsuits anger female surfers.

Most middle-aged women do not give up sex as they age, especially if sex is important to them.

The popularity of weird beards and mustaches among young men living in Brooklyn, N.Y., may be more than just a hipster fad.

Picking a partner while on the Pill might have lasting ramifications on marital satisfaction, new research finds.

Women's cheeks get redder when they are the most fertile, but this color change is so subtle that it is undetectable by the human eye.

A new study found that the mortality rate for women with no children is 4.9 per 1,000, yet notably dips to 1.6 among women who give birth after 45.

Pregnant women, infants and children who drink raw milk are at particularly high risk of developing serious, life-threatening illnesses.

New study says pregnant women should think twice about taking acetaminophen as it may cause behavioral issues later on. But read deeper and the story changes.

New survey shows women like men who drive green cars — and that they find supercar drivers "arrogant."

The U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau publishes an online guide for women searching for a green job.

From nearsightedness to bone mass, a trip to the International Space System has a notable effect on astronauts' bodies.

It’s as if Hollywood writers and directors have decided that by the time we are fighting space wars, misogyny will be a thing of the past.

Why aren't women counted in most exercise studies? Their periods tend to mess up the data.

When it comes to decisions on electricity and energy policy, women do not have the facts they need.

Several studies reveal how each gender responds — and it has a lot to do with what's causing the pain and if it has happened before.

For International Women's Day, check out 10-year-old blogger Hannah who writes about the environment and social issues.

Despite anti-discrimination laws, some employers are still finding ways to cut ties with their pregnant employees.

The nonprofit Gearing Up gives women in recovery a chance to get outside, build self-esteem and bond with one another.

They may not be as well known as Rachel Carson or Jane Goodall, but they've contributed in profound ways to the environmental movement.

As a partnership with a nonprofit that provides shelter to homeless families goes to show, Amazon's takeover of downtown Seattle isn't without altruism.

Black women's contributions to society have often been overlooked, yet these pioneers in science, technology and medicine have changed history.

Two new studies decipher who prefers which kind of car, revealing unexpected attitudes that challenge many assumptions.

Women athletes, working women, and artists are all getting in on the ongoing discussion of women's bodies in the media.

Shorts are now more versatile and acceptable than ever.

Working mothers can't win. New research finds society judges us negatively whether we take maternity leave or not.

New report finds that women start dropping out of the sciences as soon as they graduate from high school.

Most 'gendered' stuff is useless — with a few notable exceptions.

In "Ay, Mariposa," conservation filmmakers highlight the people, animals, and fragile habitats impacted by the barrier at the border.

What do a Nigerian shuttle service, an Indian job placement program, and a South African parent empowerment initiative have in common?

From confounding dress codes to exclusion from many events, the road to gold for women has had plenty of quirky twists.

Simply asking someone to coffee shouldn't be a big deal—for either gender. And dating would be less fraught if all singles asked others out more often.

But a new University of Michigan poll reveals huge gender gaps in car knowledge.

Men go straight for big macho trucks and performance muscle, but women shop for practical cars.

Video highlights the history-making women at NASA for Women's History Month.

The live Twitter chat will begin on June 27 at 1pm EDT.

Research suggests one sex may be better than the other when it comes to humor.

Women have a stronger immune response than men when given the flu vaccine.