A new study challenges the idea that a baby's sex is pure chance. Harvard researchers studied pregnancies among US nurses.

More Science for Girls Urged SYDNEY—The Education Department of New South Wales is exploring ways to encourage more girls to take up science and technology. The initiative by the state's Technology ...

Though history is peppered with women scientists and mathematicians, they are still under-represented in the STEM fields.

Scientists have discovered the strange reason why 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' is so captivating, and it could explain the appeal of other great works of art like the Mona Lisa.

“Alongside the Fondation L’Oréal, we have been supporting women scientists for almost thirty years. Today, we are entering a ...

The national nonprofit Project Scientist has reached over 24,000 girls in the U.S. and Mexico with their message of ...

Forty of the nation’s smartest teen-age youngsters whooped into Washington last week for a week of fun, sightseeing and a competition to choose the likeliest boy & girl scientists in the U.S ...

Think of an imaginary person who has a strong moral compass. According to a series of recent experiments, you probably just pictured a woman or a girl. Scientists have found that we tend to ...

Dr Cian Hughes, a leading AI research scientist, first met the besotted schoolgirl when he was a 23-year-old fourth year medical student doing work experience at a hospital.

A new study of more than 2,500 children under 5 found little difference in autism symptoms between boys and girls.

The national nonprofit Project Scientist has reached over 24,000 girls in the U.S. and Mexico with their message of ...