On International Women’s Day (8 March), that is the bold call for action for all women and girls worldwide. As we mark the 30th year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world is ...

With its iconic rusty hue, Mars has long been called the red planet. Now, scientists may have discovered the potential source of that distinctive coloring, overturning a popular theory in the process.

A new study led by Brown University researchers shows how a water-rich mineral could explain the planet’s color, hinting at a wetter, more habitable past on the Red Planet. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown ...

But we’re still not there yet. Women are more likely than men to experience severe pain and chronic conditions—and yet research shows that over-the-counter and prescription painkillers like ...

Women outlive men, by something of a long shot: In the United States, women have a life expectancy of about 80, compared to around 75 for men. This holds true regardless of where women live, how ...

The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is Strength in every story. This year’s theme highlights the importance of amplifying the voices of all women, particularly those ...

The FAA is investigating after a single-engine biplane came down in a field near Eagle Mountain Lake Monday and apparently erupted into flames. The Federal Aviation Administration identified the ...

UEFA Women's EURO 2025 kicks off in Switzerland on 2 July. We pick out some key points to get you up to speed as the 16 contenders compete for quarter-final knockout slots across the four groups.

When we sit down to think about the Women of the Year each winter, we ask ourselves the same question: What are the most significant issues facing women and girls around the world right now?

How do women in different countries experience the online world? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. And I'm Beth. In this programme, we're discussing the positives and ...

Read an excerpt from her new book on Dublin's red-light district, Wrong Women: Selling Sex in Monto, Dublin's Forgotten Red Light District. Wrong Women is a feminist history of Europe's largest ...