In a compelling new exploration of human biology, scientists are uncovering the hidden physical powers that help women consistently outlive men, even in the face of adversity and fewer resources. This ...

In the process of giving business presentations in 34 countries, I’ve noticed many generalizations about male and female body language seem to be standard around the world. Of course, I also realize ...

It’s hardly radical to say that women’s bodies are inherently smaller and weaker than men’s bodies—but research compiled in Starre Vartan’s illuminating new book The Stronger Sex: What Science Tells ...

Mathematicians have discovered that there is no exact formula for the “perfect” female body. A study recently published in Scientific Reports challenges long-standing assumptions about the most ...

When it comes to biological and medical research, women's bodies have long been overlooked. Researcher and author Cat Bohannon says there's a "male norm" in science that prioritizes male bodies over ...

What do bra fitting and body armor testing have in common? Andrea Porter's dissertation. When Porter took a sabbatical from her career to earn her Ph.D. in multidisciplinary engineering, she never ...