Celebrating Women in Science, Launch of SWATI Portal, Art Meets Science, and New Fungus Species Discovery

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024 is celebrated on February 11, promoting gender equality in STEM fields. India's science academies launch SWATI portal to address gender gap in science. Image of Research competition blurs boundaries between art and science. Scientists discover new fungus species in Thrissur, Kerala. Stay informed and inspired with 'Simply Science' as we cover these fascinating stories.

Sources:
https://indianexpress.com/article/education/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-2024-why-celebrated-on-february-11-theme-this-year-9154274/
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/launched-on-international-day-for-girls-and-women-in-science-will-swati-break-old-habits-9154415/
https://news.illinoisstate.edu/2024/02/image-of-research-competition-highlights-beauty-of-science/
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/scientists-discover-new-fungus-species-in-thrissur/article67826938.ece

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:46) International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024: Why it is celebrated on February 11
(00:02:54) Launched on International Day For Girls and Women in Science, will SWATI break old habits?
(00:05:54) Image of Research competition highlights beauty of science
(00:08:57) Scientists discover new fungus species in Thrissur