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Asylum seekers boost European economies. Here's how

Research has found they add to gross domestic products and boost net tax revenues.

American startups led by women receive a tiny portion of venture capital

New research shows the startling gender divide in investment in US startups.

These floating islands could fight the rise of sea levels

Floating islands could be used to help low-lying, small islands of the Pacific that are disproportionately at risk of losing land as sea level climbs.

Could chickens help to end global poverty? Bill Gates thinks so

The Microsoft co-founder explains why he is donating 100,000 chicks to fight poverty.

What impact will the Bonn climate change talks have?

The United Nations meeting aimed to implement an agreement on limiting climate change.

How education can reduce child marriage rates

The child marriage rate in Bangladesh drops by a third when girls are educated and taught job skills, according to a study.

These are the countries with the highest rates of contraceptive failure

Some 74 million unintended pregnancies occur each year in developing nations, a third of which are due to failed contraception.

Gender stereotypes in the US remain unchanged over 30 years

Stereotypes about men and women in the United States are largely unchanged from 30 years ago, a new study shows.

When women earn less than men they are far more likely to get depressed

The US is making progress in LGBT rights

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Is climate change reducing birth rates?