Read article: Bullying and harassment rife in astronomy and geophysics, finds poll
Almost half of respondents reported being bullied or harassed at work in the previous two years
Read article: Why we need to break down the language divide in scientific publishing
Pruthvi Mehta says more support is needed for non‑native English-speaking scientists who can feel isolated and disadvantaged in what to them is an unfair system
Read article: Beware of the ‘alliars’ when it comes to diversity in science
While some people claim to want to support under-represented groups, Anya Lawrence says it can be difficult to determine whether they have the right motives
Read article: Towards a new equality narrative to encourage under-represented groups into physics
Recognizing other sources of technical knowledge can encourage people from under-represented groups into physics
Read article: Why we need to stop gaslighting minority physics students
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein on how intuition in physics can be a social construct, one that culturally embeds who is normal and what is intuitive
Read article: Why we need to change the public’s perception of physics
Arushi Borundia says that while stereotypes will always exist, more can be done to change the public’s perception of what a physicist is
Read article: Scientific-journal publishers announce trans-inclusive name-change policies
The introduction of the policies has been broadly welcomed in the community, but some say there is still some way to go
Read article: Women scientists join forces at online quantum summit
Laura Hiscott found an atmosphere of collaboration at the fourth Women in Quantum Summit
Read article: Physics in the pandemic: ‘I took inspiration from the healthcare sector and brought in a therapist for my lab’
Andrea Armani describes how setting up weekly sessions with an external mental health expert has helped her students cope in a radically altered research environment
Read article: Fostering a culture of inclusivity
The American Physical Society's National Mentoring Community helps students from under-represented minorities find the right support and mentorship
