Japan is the only country in the world that legally requires married couples to share the same family name — and that creates ...

An asteroid has been named after 19th century astronomer Annie Walker, Cambridge’s first professional female astronomer.

Cecilia Payne deduced that the sun is mainly made of hydrogen - but was encouraged to downplay her findings by her PhD supervisor. Mike Sutton takes up the story ...

Scientists have discovered how the sex hormone oestrogen helps protect women’s hearts. The Monash University team found it ...

"That's why we study this." Women scientists break 'ice ceiling' in cutting-edge field: 'Trying to make science open for ...

Scientists have discovered microplastics in human reproductive fluids, raising serious concerns about their potential impact ...

Laura Duncanson and Amy Neuenschwander help lead a groundbreaking effort to map Earth’s forests using satellite lidar. By combining data from GEDI and ICESat-2, they reveal hidden carbon hotspots ...

Scientists have studied the predatory behavior of sharks in deep-sea ecosystems. This research provides insights into the ...

A new test that reveals an abnormal womb lining can help women who have repeated unexplained miscarriages, UK scientists have ...

A growing body of research warns that these nearly ubiquitous tiny particles, under 5mm in size, pose a threat to ...

It’s a great day for those with a ‘dad bod,’ because according to a new study, it’s the body type women find most attractive.

The study found that when adjusting for variables like age, race, and underlying health conditions, women had a 31% higher ...