Intellect PlusWomen in science
10 cards. Each one is a 40-second story with a five-minute read behind it.
Is the playing field finally leveling in math-intensive sciences?While women remain underrepresented in many STEM fields, a landmark study suggests a surprising shift. In math-heavy disciplines, the barriers of gender discrimination are fading,…
Why training women like small men is physiologically counterproductiveDr. Stacy Sims breaks down why mainstream fitness advice often ignores female physiology. This video explores how different rep ranges and fuel usage impact strength, hormone bala…
The hidden architects of our modern scientific landscapeFrom decoding DNA to pioneering mRNA vaccines, women have consistently pushed the boundaries of human knowledge. Yet, many of these breakthroughs were achieved in defiance of syst…
The hidden math that put humanity on the moonBefore computers were trusted with human lives, NASA relied on a mathematician to verify every trajectory by hand. Her calculations weren't just numbers; they were the literal pat…- Why women drop out of science before reaching the topDespite making up half of doctoral candidates in many fields, women are still underrepresented in senior scientific roles. The issue isn't a lack of interest or qualification; it …
Breaking the glass ceiling of crystallography and nuclear physicsFrom the first female Fellow of the Royal Society to modern nuclear safeguards inspectors, women have navigated a complex landscape of systemic barriers. Their journey isn't just …
500 women scientists are banding together to dismantle gender inequityA growing movement of female researchers is shifting from individual achievement to collective action. This video explores how these scientists are organizing to inspire the next …
From 'Junk' Genes to mRNA: The Persistence of Women in ScienceScientific history is often framed by the names on the plaques, but the reality is frequently one of systemic resistance. From being demoted in academia to navigating a male-domin…
The woman who taught us how to measure the universeBefore the age of laptops, a group of women were hired as "computers" to perform the tedious work male scientists wouldn't do. Among them was Henrietta Swan Leavitt, whose analysi…- The chemist who moved medicine from guesswork to precise scienceBefore Gertrude Elion, drug development was often a game of trial and error. She revolutionized the field by pioneering a scientific approach to drug design, creating life-saving …