Plants at risk in the U.S
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Ecological balance in the US faces grave threats as almost one third of its total plant species are reported facing extinction at an alarming rate. Plant loss has also been determined to be caused by the destruction of habitats, degradation and other factors.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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Women and the professions
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The wage disparity between men and women employed in the United States are analyzed. Statistics show that while women make-up 53% of the professional work force, only 28% make salaries that are considered moderate.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
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Men, Women, and College
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The number of women receiving college degrees has outpaced that of men. This has lead to an increasing number of women working in managerial and professional capacities.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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