
New study finds algorithms help people recognize and fix their human biases
Algorithmic bias can also be used to reduce human bias. Algorithms can reveal hidden structural biases in organizations.
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Deaf campus protestors establish new standards for accessibility in pro-Palestinian demonstrations
Volunteers, including hearing Gallaudet students and community members, organized to create a more accessible space for Deaf protesters at the encampment.
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60% of globe hand-washes laundry, and women bear the burden. A new hand-crank washing machine helps them reclaim 15 hours/week
In developing countries, women and girls bear the burden of hand-washing laundry. A new manual, off-grid washer requires only a few hand cranks to run a 30-minute cycle, and saves precious time.
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Billie Eilish covers public transit costs for LA fans, bolstering 'sustainable pop star' cred
Debuting her new album "Hit Me Hard and Soft," Billie Eilish provided fee-free public transit to fans for a listening party in Los Angeles.
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Sweeping changes for trans women in Colorado prisons could have positive ripple effects
Colorado’s prison system must now provide the same gender-affirming health care covered by state Medicaid, and trans women must have the option to be housed with other women.
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78% of people in England and Wales think crime has gone up. But it's actually plummeted 80% in 30 years
Seventy-eight percent of people in England and Wales think that crime has gone up in the last few years, but the data on actual crime shows the exact opposite.
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With a 53% increase in eggs, these turtles just broke a 4-year record — thanks to conservation efforts in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has seen the highest number of olive ridley turtle eggs this year thanks to extensive conservation action across beaches and a local awareness program.
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New poll: Support for legal abortion has increased, despite SCOTUS ruling & state bans
Recent polling shows growing support for abortion rights among Americans, with over 60% now believing abortion should be legal in all or most cases.
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Ancient Romans prove gender nonconformity is not a modern concept
Vatican’s opposition to gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy has brought renewed attention to how religions define and interpret gender and gender roles. Here's how one historic group found community.
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The number of women leading US business schools is on the rise
Curriculum isn’t the only thing changing in business education: Business school leadership is also becoming more diverse, according to a new report.
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This app makes it easy to find wheelchair-friendly restaurants & coffee shops (and downvote inaccessible shops)
Roll Mobility helps users find and rate accessible coffee shops, restaurants, trails, parking, and more — from anywhere in the world.
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