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OpinionWhy using initials devalues women in science
Are we masking role models by our choice of abbreviation?
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OpinionOur unconscious bias
Implicit biases are pervasive and unavoidable. But they can be changed.
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FeatureScience's problem with unconscious bias
Kit Chapman looks at how people are tackling the hidden biases holding sections of society back in pursuing a career in science
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CareersShould older academics be forced to retire?
Why some universities are requiring staff to step down
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NewsStudies flag signs of gender bias in peer review
Women appear to be underrepresented among reviewers and authors
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OpinionCan acid dissolve a body?
Watch an experiment recreating how murderers tried to cover their tracks
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PodcastCaesium chloride
A compound found in mineral water that is also used in medical treatments and solar cells
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NewsMonument to ‘anonymous peer reviewer’ unveiled
Sculpture celebrates ‘invisible heroes’ of science
