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The Nobel prize gender gap

Since 1901, only 25 women have won a Nobel Prize in the sciences. This year, all prizes in the categories of physics, chemistry, and medicine once again went to men, further fueling the debate on gender bias in science. The gender gap in Nobel Prizes reflects broader challenges faced by women in the field.

Although women are increasingly represented in scientific studies, they encounter career barriers such as gender bias, fewer promotion opportunities, and less recognition in publications, a phenomenon known as the "leaky pipeline." The STAT News article also highlights a wider inequality, with Nobel laureates often coming from socioeconomically privileged backgrounds.

Possible steps to address the gender and diversity gap in future Nobel Prizes are discussed, including raising awareness of bias and reconsidering the way prizes are awarded.

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