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Peter Ayres' book, "Women and the natural sciences in Edwardian Britain: in search of fellowship," explores the obstacles faced by women in gaining entrance to learned societies in the early 20th century. Ayres focuses on the context of women's place in the scientific endeavor, education and training, and the lives of learned societies. He also examines the experiences of individual women who were pioneers in advocating for women's inclusion in these societies. While the book provides detailed information on these women and their struggles, the organization of the book makes it difficult for readers to grasp the overall picture. Nonetheless, the book offers valuable material for further research on the topic. [Extracted from the article]

This article focuses on news related to environment. First article focuses on tsunami havoc. Researchers on a geological survey of the tsunami-hit Sri Lankan coast have released their preliminary results. The International Tsunami Survey Team, which flew out a fortnight after the waves struck on 26 December, collected data and eyewitness reports for some of the worst-hit coastlines in the east and south of the island. Another article focuses on study related to female scientists who fail to reach top positions. The study, which analysed results from more than 6,500 Great Britain scientists, found that women in research institutes have higher career aspirations than men.

Focuses on British science minister Lord David Sainsbury's Athena Project to promote women in science. Goals of the project, including observing an increase in the number of women recruited to all levels of the academic community; The need for financial support to project supporters; Project director Susan Bullivant's role.

States that the Nuffield report on the future of science education was overshadowed by an exchange over how to get more women to take careers in science. Poster campaign of Peter Mandelson, cabinet minister for science; His efforts to attract teenage girls into science; How the authors of the report were asked if they had addressed this issue; Comments of Robin Millar, professor of science at the University of New York; Criticism of Millar's comments by Sir Robert May, the government's chief scientific adviser.