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- 1Women scientists missing from UK exam curricula, study finds▼Women who changed science missing from GCSE and A-level courses – new study
A new study claims that pioneering women who changed science are largely absent from GCSE and A-level science courses in England. The research argues that curricula focus almost exclusively on male scientists, giving students a skewed picture of who contributes to scientific discovery and prompting calls for reform of exam specifications.
- 2Cambridge study finds Rosalind Franklin only woman named in science exams●A Cambridge study found that of the 86 scientists named by UK exam boards, an English chemist, whose work in the 1950s h
A Cambridge study has found that of the 86 scientists named across UK exam board specifications, Rosalind Franklin was the only woman. The English chemist, whose 1950s work was crucial to revealing the structure of DNA, stands alone among dozens of male scientists cited in GCSE and A-level content. The finding has renewed discussion about the underrepresentation of women in school science curricula.
- 3Thwaites Glacier melting faster than thought, sea-level fears rise▼Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier melting faster than thought, could double sea-level contribution
New findings indicate Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, often called the 'Doomsday Glacier', is melting faster than scientists previously estimated, potentially doubling its contribution to global sea-level rise. The glacier already accounts for a significant share of Antarctica's ice loss, and researchers warn its accelerated retreat could have major consequences for coastal communities worldwide.