August 13, 2023
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Millions of Americans believe aromatherapy works – but for many doctors, it still doesn’t pass the smell test
Public acceptance of aromatherapy is high, but that doesn’t mean it works. Huizeng Hu/Moment via Getty Images Marian Reven, West Virginia ... -
An Asian MIT student asked AI to turn an image of her into a professional headshot. It made her white, with lighter skin and blue eyes.
An Asian MIT student was shocked when an AI tool turned her white for a professional headshot. Rona Wang said she had been put off using ...August 1, 2023 -
Support for legacy admissions is rooted in racial hierarchy
Critics of legacy admissions argue they maintain racial hierarchies that disproportionately benefit white students. YinYang/iStock via Getty ...July 18, 2023 -
What the US can learn from affirmative action at universities in Brazil
Affirmative action for college students in Brazil led to better employment prospects for those who benefited from the policy. Cesar Okada via Getty ...July 18, 2023 -
How centuries of sexism excluded women from science — and how to redress the balance
Despite growing numbers of women participating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), barriers to entry and ...July 10, 2023 -
Here's how much I made at Google, Meta, and LinkedIn — and why I ultimately left my $196,000 tech job
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mitchie Nguyen, a former product-marketing manager at Google and Meta about her salary ...July 10, 2023 -
Affirmative action lasted over 50 years: 3 essential reads explaining how it ended
Harvard students protesting on July 1, 2023, after the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action. Craig F. Walker/The Boston Globe ...July 9, 2023 -
Why putting off college math can be a good idea
Research shows that at least 17% of the population experiences high levels of math anxiety. Emilija Manevska/Moment via Getty Images Forrest ...July 9, 2023
