A new study has identified cancer-causing preservatives in lotions, soaps, and cosmetics commonly used by Black and Latina ...

However, many Black female scientists have been just as impactful, even if they have not always received the recognition they deserve. Despite facing systemic barriers in education and ...

it is important to recognize the accomplishments of 9 African American women scientists. These women have made significant contributions to space programs, medical advancements, health science ...

and less than 1 percent self-identified as Black women. At least one female scientist noted in her response that women of color face additional barriers to authorship: “Most of my fellow ...

Differences in access to mentorship from high-level researchers may play a role. Previous research has shown that Black and women scientists are less likely than white scientists and men to be ...

An inspirational group of African American women — all NASA scientists — received the nation's highest civilian honor this week at the Capitol. They were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal ...

Meet five Black women scientists who are innovators, problem-solvers and STEM superstars. Meet five Black women scientists who are innovators, problem-solvers and STEM superstars who honor their ...

who has written over a thousand Wikipedia biographies about women and minority scientists, as the first Black woman involved in the discovery of a new element. Phelps, now a mom of three ...

Researchers are now including more people with African ancestry in genomic studies and have identified more variants that could impact breast cancer survivorship in Black women. And scientists are ...

Previous research has shown that Black and women scientists are less likely than white scientists and men to be mentored by senior researchers with more experience and influence in their fields.