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A close-up image of a dictionary, focussed on the word *Feminism* (the word *Femininity* is just out of focus below it)

Feminist science news!

By Chally on 2011-12-20 • ( 2 )

A teen performing groundbreaking cancer research and a new machine manufacturing affordable sanitary napkins in rural India, oh my!

Quick Hit – 15 Interesting things about vaginas

By Mindy on 2011-12-16 • ( 9 )

15 interesting things.

Burzynski Clinic, meet Streisand Effect – you’re going to be spending some time together

By tigtog on 2011-11-29 • ( 9 )

When skeptics start questioning the scientific basis for the Burzynski Clinic’s highly expensive “antineoplaston” cancer therapy, that’s the time that you are supposed to offer proof of therapeutic benefit. Issuing threats instead tends to make it look like the Burzynski Clinic just doesn’t have any proofs to offer.

Hey Dad – this time it’s all YOUR fault

By Mindy on 2011-11-14 • ( 6 )

Do fat dads lead to fat kids?

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Ada Lovelace Day blasts from the past: the science and technology Hoydens

By Mary on 2011-10-07 • ( 5 )

I always enjoy spending Ada Lovelace Day reading about amazing women. Luckily there’s advance reading in the Friday Hoyden archives. I thought others might enjoy a round-up of Friday Hoydens past in science and technology too.

Girls Not Brides, a new campaign against child marriage

By Chally on 2011-09-20 • ( 4 )

From the press release: Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dr Gro Brundtland and Mary Robinson will draw global attention to the neglected issue of child marriage during the United Nations General Assembly week in New York, 19-23 September. […] Each year, an… Read More ›

SRSLY: If Your Shoes Are Causing You Pain, Wear Different Shoes

By tigtog on 2011-07-21 • ( 12 )

Putting her appearance ahead of her health actually seems the most sensible option? This choice is something she feels presents her in a favourably prudential light as a candidate for high office of any sort, let alone for the presidency?