- Researchers Discover New State Of Matter Which Could Lead To Better Electronics http://devicedaily.com/misc/researchers-discover-new-state-of-matter-which-could-lead-to-better-electronics.html 2 comments science
- 'A matter of fundamental fairness': Same-sex couples could get tax break under Build Back Better plan https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/12/04/build-back-better-same-sex-couples-get-tax-break-under-biden-plan/8821460002 58 comments politics
- New research helps predict early warning signs of drought. Better forecasting could help relief agencies avert humanitarian catastrophes in less-developed regions of the world, where droughts are a matter of life and death for millions https://psmag.com/saving-lives-by-predicting-global-drought-4c438108fec3#.5noanm3ze 3 comments science
- Women’s contributions are often undervalued and overlooked in male-dominated environments, which could drive women’s underrepresentation in certain academic and professional fields. A better understanding of the “sense of mattering” may shine new light on the reasons for this persistent gender gap. https://compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/spc3.12907 179 comments science
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