Leeds Beckett University

Countries with greater gender equality have a lower percentage of female STEM graduates

Researchers found that countries with higher gender equality tend to have fewer female STEM graduates than expected, suggesting that welfare support and economic factors play a role. The study suggests targeting girls who are 'lost' from the STEM pathway could be more effective in increasing women's participation.

SourceLeeds Beckett University·JournalPsychological Science·DateFeb 14, 2018

Fluid flow in the brain unravelled for the first time

A new study reveals that cerebral veins play a crucial role in regulating the brain's blood flow by storing and releasing blood throughout the cardiac cycle. This finding has significant implications for understanding diseases such as vascular dementia and normal pressure hydrocephalus.

SourceLeeds Beckett University·JournalBiomedical Signal Processing and Control·DateMay 2, 2017