New research from India reveals that, contrary to long-held scientific beliefs, feeding on trees and shrubs does not provide Asian elephants with more protein than grazing on grass.
Celebrate International Women's Day with the theme “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” by learning about six trailblazers in science who have not only contributed immensely to their field of study but also inspired generations of women to pursue knowledge and science.
The 'Leaky Pipeline' is a metaphor for the loss of women and minorities from STEM fields as they advance in their careers. The infographic shows the progression of the leak throughout women's careers.
Every year on February 11, the United Nations observes the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the day, and the theme is ‘Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science’.
On Women's Day, Dr Alakananda Batni highlights some of the challenges and way forward for women in science, in India.
Today is National Science Day—a day to celebrate the spirit of science and scientific temper across the county. It is a day to commemorate Sir C V Raman’s discovery of the Raman effect. This year, the theme of National Science Day is ‘Women in Science’, celebrating the contributions of women scientists to the field of science in India.
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An Indian scientific conference pressed for progress towards gender equity in science. The recommendations, which emerged from the discussions, have been forwarded to the Department of Science, Government of India.