? Women scientists make gains globally

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Data: Scopus and NamSor; Chart: Axios Visuals ? The share of women researchers grew over the past two decades, Axios Science author Alison Snyder writes from a new Elsevier report. Countries with Hispanic and Latin backgrounds — Portugal, Spain, Argentina and Brazil — had the highest share of women researchers. The U.S. came in at 42%, just above the global average. ? Why it matters: Women's participation in science influences what topics are studied and what products are invented — from health products to AI algorithms. Studies have repeatedly found that gender diverse teams are more innovative.