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A groundbreaking study of 17,000 people across 12 countries reveals overwhelming support for equal gender representation in government. Even when quotas are needed to achieve balance, citizens view it as more democratic than male dominance.
New research shows that positive feelings about gender identity dramatically reduce depression and anxiety in young transgender people. The Trevor Project study found gender euphoria cuts depression risk by nearly half.
A decade-long study of 156 countries reveals that gender equality doesn't just help women—it extends life expectancy for everyone. The research shows that every 10% increase in gender equality adds nearly three extra years of life for both men and women.
A groundbreaking study of nearly 16,000 men reveals that the vast majority don't subscribe to harmful attitudes often labeled as toxic masculinity. The research offers hope that healthy masculinity is thriving, even as extreme online movements grab headlines.
A Maryland junior who thought studying abroad was financially impossible just earned a federal scholarship to explore tropical ecosystems in Thailand. For Levi Cavaleri, it's his first trip outside the United States and a doorway to his environmental career dreams.
Growing awareness of gender bias in AI voice assistants is driving real change in how tech companies design their products. From Kenya's health chatbots empowering youth to new regulations requiring gender impact assessments, the movement toward inclusive AI is gaining momentum.
A University of West Florida student just became the first from his school to earn one of America's most competitive international scholarships. Younge Dogbe, a U.S. Army veteran studying supply chain logistics, will receive up to $25,000 to study in his birth country while preparing for a career in federal service.
A groundbreaking study reveals that aunts and aunt-like figures provide critical support for LGBTQ+ young people, especially when parents fall short. These family members offer everything from gender-affirming love to emergency housing.
A groundbreaking Swedish study tracking 2.7 million people reveals autism may be just as common in girls as boys, though girls often wait years longer for diagnosis. By early adulthood, autism rates become nearly equal between genders.
Cornell researchers discovered a simple fix to help women apply for high-paying jobs. Adding just two sentences about how pay is determined eliminated gender differences in applications and salary negotiations.
In a powerful display of civic engagement, Puducherry recorded a remarkable 91.81% voter turnout among third gender electors during recent Assembly polls. The participation rate outpaced the national average and highlights growing political inclusion across India.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks, blocked from release by Trump officials, just made it to publication in a scientific journal. The research shows even one drink per day may increase disease and death risks.
A massive study across 125 countries reveals that people cooperate far more than they think others will, offering scientific proof that humans are wired to work together. The findings arrive at a time when division feels overwhelming, yet cooperation quietly thrives.
An 86-year Harvard study reveals the secret to lasting happiness isn't money or success. It's the quality of our relationships with friends and family.
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A massive Danish study of 1.5 million children brings reassuring news for expectant mothers worried about Tylenol use. The research found no link between taking the common pain reliever during pregnancy and autism in children.
Emory researchers cracked the code on diversifying Alzheimer's studies by meeting African American communities where they are. Church gatherings and neighborhood events boosted enrollment in communities hit hardest by the disease.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks sat unpublished for years after industry pushback, but scientists just released their findings independently. The research reveals that even light drinking may increase disease risk more than previously thought.
In northern Nigeria, a new program is turning traditional family structures into a force for change by empowering grandmothers to combat gender-based violence. Research shows these family matriarchs hold more influence over household decisions than anyone else.
Four Bard College students just won competitive federal scholarships worth up to $8,000 each to study everywhere from Bhutan to Berlin. The Gilman Scholarships help students with financial need experience the world without debt holding them back.
A massive new study tracking over 124,000 siblings has delivered reassuring news for expecting mothers: taking paracetamol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism or ADHD. The research helps replace fear with facts after misleading claims created anxiety for hundreds of thousands of pregnant women.
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