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Nature
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Motherhood Derails Women's Academic Careers, New Data Reveals
New research published in Nature on March 27, 2026 shows that mothers in academia take on considerably more childcare responsibilities than fathers. This imbalance significantly derails women's academic careers. The study reveals the specific mechanisms and reasons behind this disparity.
Nature, Published online: 27 March 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-00981-3Mothers in academia take on considerably more childcare-related responsibilities than do fathers.