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Swiss chemist Kurt Wüthrich's comments during the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting highlight a schism in the research community. The moderator attempted to cut the early career researcher off, saying there wasn’t time to address this topic in the session and he wanted to keep the focus on the science.

It’s been known for nearly half a century that the ‘chilly climate’ of science higher education can make some students of colour feel unwelcome. Biased hiring practices are limiting efforts to attract and retain researchers of colour.

Physicist Athene Donald’s research was dismissed as ‘cookery’. Now she’s written a primer on how to fight back, offering practical ways to encourage women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Legacy is a journey through the critical intersection of racism and healthcare. At once a searing indictment of our healthcare system, a generational family memoir, and a call to action, Legacy is Dr. Blackstock’s odyssey from child to medical student to practicing physician—to finally seizing her own power as a health equity advocate against the backdrop of the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.

The concept of neurodiversity introduces a framework where differences among individuals are expected, and underperformance (e.g., distraction, public speaking concerns) is not considered a deficit. Implications of this approach are observed in the legal regulations around hiring practices.