Science news: Mammoths, dinos and more (Detroit Free Press)

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Women with advanced degrees in math, science and engineering are more likely than men to be chosen for faculty positions and promotions -- when they apply. Moreover, women perform and are treated at least as well as male colleagues, according to a National Research Council analysis of hiring and promotions in the sciences at 89 U.S. universities. The report was released last week. "Once women ...

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