Who gets to be a genius? Matilda effect and the women missing from science

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Matilda effect and the women missing from science — full report at Times of India.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:57:43 UTC.

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  1. Missing Australian hiker Jordan Yap last seen on remote trail found dead in Peru

  2. At least 109 migrants dead, more than 100 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti

  3. At least 139 dead and 84 missing after boat capsizes

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  5. At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses

  6. Tanker carrying 11 Indians hit by drone off Oman coast, 2 crew members missing

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