The time bomb that is science in British schools
With girls falling behind boys in science and fewer children choosing to study physics in the UK, where are the engineers of the future to come from? Gail Dixon reports

Womens Fur Boots for Winter
Womens fur boots are less popular than they were only 5 years ago. This may be due to the influx of other styles being created and offered, or the fact that advertising for womens fur boots has declined. With winters becoming colder and seasons changing without warning, it is best to get womens fur boots for winter as early in the season as possible.

New Study Reveals Sources of Resilience and Strength for Black Girls in New York City Black Girls Face Hardships and Challenges
A new and unique report, Black Girls in New York City: Untold Strength and Resilience, was released by the Black Women for Black Girls Giving Circle (BWBG), a funding initiative of The Twenty-First Century Foundation, and the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR). A key finding in the report is that the impact of poverty is especially acute in the lives of Black girls. Approximately three-quarters of the girls in the study live in low-income communities and households. Importantly, the report also explores the positive influences in Black girls' lives. It finds that girls who highly valued spirituality also tended to have an excellent relationship with their primary caretaker. Likewise, those who possessed a strong sense o ...

Girls in Team Sports Gain Benefits Far Beyond Health and Fitness
Though long espoused as crucial for the development of young men, involvement in sports is highly beneficial for girls as well Young women involved in sports are more likely to achieve academically, have increased self-esteem, experience a higher level of health and wellness, learn crucial skills for entering a competitive workforce, and enjoy the social rewards that accompany working as a team and having fun with others