In this post-truth era, we desperately need more scientists to critically evaluate evidence for political and corporate claims; we cant afford to keep losing many of our best women. Clare Taylor (Edinburgh Napier University), Pam Cameron (Novo Science) and Frances M Lynch (Electric Voice Theatre) discuss what we can do about this loss, bring evidence for five explanations for why highly qualified and ambitious women are deserting science and sing the praises of some overlooked Scottish superwomen of science. One of the cabarets most popular returning acts!
