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‘More women and girls in science equals better science’, UN chief declares

‘More women and girls in science equals better science’, UN chief declares

New York: Gender bias in science has resulted in drug tests that treat the female body as an aberration, and search algorithms that perpetuate discrimination, but the solution is simple: increase the numbers of women working in the field and support the girls hoping to join them one day.

Engaging women and girls in science ‘vital’ for Sustainable Development Goals

Engaging women and girls in science ‘vital’ for Sustainable Development Goals

New York, Feb 12 (IBNS): Boosting the number of women and girls entering careers involving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, UN chief António Guterres said on Monday, in a message to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.