A look at Marie Curie’s groundbreaking research and how her achievements encouraged generations of women to pursue careers in science and discovery.

In honor of Women’s History Month and the enduring impact of women in science, The Scientist invited readers to share the names of the female researchers who have inspired them most. From pioneering ...

Nigeria has produced remarkable women who have shattered barriers in education and academic leadership. From physics, mathematics and computer science to agriculture and law, these female scholars ...

They call themselves “sister-friends.” Now, two celebrated women’s rights activists from different parts of the globe, Gloria ...

Peck was born in Rhode Island and educated in New England, a region that had long prided itself on curiosity, endurance, and moral seriousness. Yet the version of exploration New England chose to ...

UCLA, USC, South Carolina and Texas each earned No. 1 seeds. But will any of the four be playing at Amalie Arena in April? Joey Knight is a sports reporter who helps cover all sports teams in Tampa ...

In the month of celebrating woman’s contributions to history, we are also celebrating the birthday of one of astronomy’s most influential women.