Science & Innovation

In Her New Book, a Women’s Health Expert Takes On a Broken Medical Industry

Dr. Sharon Malone breaks down the problems faced by women seeking healthcare in “Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy.”

Meet Mary Claire Haver, a Top Menopause Influencer

Thanks to party music and dance memes, this OB-GYN is reducing menopause stigma and imparting science-backed tips. Listen to our 14-minute podcast.

Making ‘Climate Candy’ From Upcycled Fruits and Veggies

Amy Keller, whose family sells the famous Dum Dum lollipops, makes fruit chews from misshapen produce. The goal is to reduce food waste.

Suicide Risk is Higher at Certain Points in Menstrual Cycle, Study Finds

New research has uncovered a connection between suicidal thoughts and actions, and specific parts of a person’s monthly cycle.

Harvesting Amaranth, a Superfood of Indigenous Agriculture

The farming collective Qachuu Aloom shares ancestral knowledge of growing this ancient grain, a climate-resilient crop.

How an Organic Farm Hopes to Heal the Land

In Rhode Island, Rachael Slattery and Ben Coerper of Wild Harmony Farm use regenerative agriculture techniques to restore soil health.

Scientists May Have Found the Key to Curing Morning Sickness

Many struggle with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. The findings of a new study might lead the way to changing that.

Dreaming of a Mobile Soil Lab for New York’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods 

Scientist S. Perl Egendorf aims to bring STEM skills and soil expertise to urban communities that need it the most.

Meet the Winners of Our 2023 Women In Science Incentive Prize

These soil scientists aim to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth – and we’re awarding $5,000 grants to support them.

Why This Scientist Studies Soil, the ‘Thin Veneer’ Upon Which Life Depends

Claudia Christine Avila brings her Mexican-American roots to her research – and believes cultural appreciation for land makes a difference.

When Salt Encroaches Upon Farmers’ Fields

In North Carolina, Julia Janson is researching the impact of rising sea levels on soil and helping multigenerational farming families adjust to changing times.

Her Startup Aims to Revolutionize Soil Health

In Kansas, Elizabeth Koziol has turned a fondness for fungus into a thriving business, MycoBloom.

Bringing Soil Health to Indigenous Communities

Scientist Lydia Jennings is leading an effort to improve Native lands traversed by gas pipelines and scarred by mining.

Experts: More than a Third of Pregnancies Come With Long-Term Health Problems

A team of international researchers discovered that tens of millions of people who give birth grapple with long-lasting complications, be they physical or mental.

Study: Millennial, Gen Z Women ‘At the Highest Risk of Early Death’ in Decades

New research finds that a confluence of factors – from a broken healthcare system and a pandemic, to toxic social media content – is harming younger.

In Germany, This Women-Led Restaurant Is Entirely Powered by Food Waste

Community Kitchen München rescues fresh produce and turns it into meals, part of an effort to lower greenhouse gas emissions and aid the climate crisis.

A Seaweed Startup in Maine’s Chilly Waters

Atlantic Sea Farms works with lobstermen to farm kelp in the winter months. It’s a superfood that’s climate-friendly, too. Listen to our 10-minute podcast.

New Cervical Cancer Treatment Could Improve Survival Rate by 35 Percent

A treatment plan from Cancer Research UK, consisting of cheap, accessible drugs, has been called the biggest stride in 20 years for cervical cancer research.

Kati Kariko, the Scientist Behind mRNA Covid Vaccines, Wins Nobel Prize

The Hungarian-born Kariko endured years of setbacks before developing, along with colleague Drew Weissman, a way to break the pandemic’s deadly grip.

As Great Salt Lake Dries, Dust Is New Danger

In Utah, Kerry Kelly is developing low-cost sensors to monitor air quality. Dust from the now-exposed lakebed can contain arsenic, lead and mercury. Watch our award-winning video.

10 Women Who Have Led the Fight Against Climate Change

In honor of Climate Week, we look at women in recent history – scientists, lawyers, writers and politicians – who share one title: environmental leaders.

Women Surgeons Produce Better Results Than Men, Studies Show

Two recent major studies in Sweden and Canada show that patients treated by female surgeons experienced fewer complications than those treated by male surgeons.

CDC: 1 in 5 Pregnant Women Are Ignored, Mistreated, Discriminated Against

And that figure jumps up when it comes to Black and Hispanic patients, who bear the brunt of poor prenatal and delivery care.

She’s Brought a Climate-Resilient Superfood to the World’s Attention

Dr. Diane Ragone has dedicated her career to spreading the word about breadfruit, which could help aid the global hunger crisis.

A $25,000 Award for Women Scientists Working to Improve Soil Health

The Story Exchange will award $5,000 incentive prizes to 5 women scientists addressing soil health and the changing climate.

Sleuthing for Microplastics in Michigan

Few people realize that invisible plastic bits make it into the air we breathe. Madeline Clough wants to change that.

Monitoring the Risks of Salt Lake Valley’s Dust

Dangerous dust events are becoming more common in Utah, where Kerry Kelly is developing new sensor technology to monitor what’s in our air.

Flying Over L.A. to Study the Dirtiest Air in America 

Eva Pfannerstill and her team at Berkeley have taken 16 flights to pinpoint the most dangerous pollutants that Angelenos breathe.

Arming Pollution-Prone Communities With Low-Cost Air Censors 

Whether it’s in West Africa or Ohio, Garima Raheja wants to empower residents to monitor air pollution — and take steps to protect themselves.

Using Supercomputers and Wearables to Monitor Air Pollution

Fusing modeling, wearable sensors and new science, Cesunica Ivey hopes to improve outcomes for disadvantaged communities.

Meet the Winners of Our 2022 Women In Science Incentive Prize

We’re awarding $5,000 grants to female scientists working to improve public health as chemicals, microplastics and other pollutants contaminate the air we breathe.

She’s Written Over 1,600 Wikipedia Profiles for Overlooked Women Scientists

Jessica Wade, a London physicist, hopes the recognition will encourage more young women to choose STEM careers.

As Extreme Heat Ravages Globe, This Startup Aims to Improve Air Quality. New York Is Betting $8 Million on Its Tech

Davida Herzl’s company, Aclima, has been tasked with collecting data that she hopes will be used to create climate action plans.

Global Heat Waves Prompt Greta Thunberg to Sound the Alarm, Again, on Climate Crisis

The science says the baseline for climate change’s effects is changing, but legislative action remains out of reach.

A $25,000 Award for Women in Science Addressing Air Quality and Climate Change

The Story Exchange will award $5,000 incentive prizes to 5 female scientists working to improve air quality and protect health. NOTE: Application deadline is now closed.

Water Shortage? How About Sucking Moisture from the Sky

Brittany Kendrick of Hydronomy has created solar-powered devices to capture moisture from the air and deliver it to neighborhoods that need it the most.

Abortion “Turnaway” Study Offers a Grim Portrait of a Post-Roe America

A landmark abortion study that focused on people turned away from care provides scientific data on a highly politicized issue.

These 7 Women Are Working to Make Water Cleaner and Safer

In honor of World Water Day, we look at innovative women working on the frontlines of the global water crisis.

We’re Celebrating 5 Bold Women for Black History Month

These trailblazers have paved the way for more Black women in America.

Women in STEM to Get Life-Sized Orange Statues Outside Smithsonian

A sprawling new exhibit will showcase inspiring women making a mark in science-related fields.

Announcing the Winners of Our Women in Science Incentive Prize

Five innovative female scientists will receive grants of $5,000 each to continue their work related to climate change and the water crisis.

This Water Detective Has Developed a Method to Predict Streamflow

Zhiying Li left cultural restraints in her native China to become a scientist in the U.S. and study water availability.

She’s on a Quest to Understand What’s in Your Drinking Water

As a researcher, Cindy Hu is driven to uncover water quality, and help put the information back in the hands of people who can use it.

Using Solar Energy to Purify Water

Inspired by water scarcity in her hometown, Pratiksha Dongare at Rice University is taking a cutting-edge approach to desalination.

Cleaning Up Storm Water — and Shaking Up the Water Industry

In Milwaukee, Paige Peters has built a patent-pending technology that treats wastewater 16 times faster than conventional methods.

The Woman Who Wants to Change the Way We See Forests

‘Mother Tree’ author Suzanne Simard proved that trees are interconnected, challenging the conventions of Western science.

5 DIY Costume Ideas for the Woman Who Wants to Make a Statement

From Kamala Harris to Jane Goodall, these last-minute costume ideas are bound to spark conversation.

Innovators in Life and Death: Marian Croak and Patricia Bath Become First Black Women to Be Inducted in Inventors Hall of Fame

Bath’s daughter accurately points out that the recognition is long overdue.

Female Scientists, First Responders Get Their Own Barbie Dolls

Women of color? Check. Above a size zero? Check. Doctors, nurses, scientists? Check. Is Barbie finally progressing?

Women Scientists Get Respect (At Last) for Covid Vaccines

Listen to the inspiring story of BioNTech’s Kati Kariko, who may just win the Nobel Prize for her heroic effects despite years of setbacks.