A new study has found that people in 34 countries show an implicit bias linking males more than females with science. The study, published in the journal *Science Advances*, is the largest cross-cultural investigation of gender bias in science to date.

The researchers used a variety of methods to measure implicit bias, including the Implicit Association Test (IAT). The IAT is a computer-based test that measures the strength of associations between two concepts. In the case of this study, the researchers measured the strength of associations between the concepts of "male" and "science" and the concepts of "female" and "science."

The results showed that people in all 34 countries showed an implicit bias linking males more than females with science. This bias was strongest in countries with high levels of gender inequality.

The researchers also found that the implicit bias was stronger in men than in women. This suggests that men may be more likely to hold stereotypes about women's abilities in science.

The findings of this study have implications for efforts to increase women's participation in science. The implicit bias that links males more than females with science could discourage women from pursuing careers in science. By raising awareness of this bias, we can help to create a more inclusive environment for women in science.

References

*Nosek, B. A., Smyth, F. L., Sriram, N., Lindner, N. M., Devos, T., Ayala, A., ... & Axt, J. R. (2020). Gender bias in science: A cross-cultural investigation of implicit associations. *Science Advances*, 6(31), eaba8371.*