Ferment: yes. Progress: maybe. Change: slow
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The field of science and technology in the US remains unfavorable for women despite their growing presence in this area. Compared to men with the same credentials and experience, women get lower incomes, are more prone to unemployment and have lower chances of acquiring tenure. This situation is largely attributed to society's unyielding bias against women particularly in terms of scientific abilities. Such false beliefs and attitudes must be eradicated if the nation wants to remain the leader in the scientific and technological arena.
Publication Name: Mosaic (Washington)
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0027-1284
Year: 1992
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The great unknown
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A survey was conducted to probe the relative importance of applied questions predominantly asked about science. While the nature of pursuing the answer is relatively objective, the essence of the questions are inherently subjective. The respondents furnished what they deem to be the most important unanswered scientific questions. Dominating the top of the list are questions concerning regarding mind, brain, and nature of consciousness.
Publication Name: MIT's Technology Review
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 1096-3715
Year: 1997
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Long-Term Change of Mind
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Human amputees often feel pain in their phantom limbs, and the amount of pain felt is often directly related to the amount of remodeling in the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex goes through a major reorganization after an amputation, with the phantom limb often being perceived as moving closer to the stump. Pain usually accompanies this process.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1998
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