Category: Women Doing Amazing Things
Scratch and sniff landmine detection
Jonathan Kalan HeroRat (Copyright: Jonathan Kalan) Meet the giant Africa rats with a remarkable skill, which allows them to safely clear large areas filled with…
Bristol City Women 0-2 Chelsea Ladies
Chelsea’s title success gave them their fifth major crown in the club’s history and their second in 11 days. Hayes’ side – who reached the…
What if a pandemic strikes?
Global transformers: What if a pandemic strikes? Gaia Vince is exploring events that could radically alter our planet. First up, we are overdue a pandemic,…
Frozen eggs and sperm storage limit increased to 55 years
Getty Images The storage limit for eggs, sperm and embryos would be increased from 10 years to 55 years under government plans Storage limits for…
How to be a ‘bad girl’ in India
If you want to be a ‘bad girl’ in India, we may have found the perfect guide for you. Pout, have breasts, eat too much.…
HPV & Cervical cancer: New screenings will save lives
A top doctor has defended changes to cervical cancer screening, saying they will “help save lives” Changes in cervical cancer screenings will help save lives,…
The Chinese female gamers putting male players in the shade
Credit: Danny Vincent In the world’s newest superpower, professional video gaming is a booming industry set to be worth billions. Female players struggle to earn…
Women still only account for 11% of top film directors
Getty Images Lady Bird director Greta Gerwig (left) and Wonder Woman’s Patty Jenkins enjoyed success in 2017 Only 11% of the highest-grossing movies in the…
What now for Aung San Suu Kyi?
Getty Images Aung San Suu Kyi remains hugely popular in Myanmar, but has lost favour in the West How would you describe Myanmar’s military leadership?…
Is social media bad for you? The evidence and the unknowns
Getty Images In some cases, social media may enhance well-being (Credit: Getty Images) What the science suggests so far about the impact of platforms such…