Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.

Creating space for women to be women

A historical look at five brave women

Women scientists from ancient to modern health

Women were some of the first to stop and document the roses

A look back at the surprising historical connections between women and tea

Move aside, green-eyed monster!

We’re pleased to bring you “While You Were Out”—the Verily editors’ quick takes on the happenings of this week.

America may be the land of opportunity, but these places fare better than the rest.

Maybe it's time to throw out that old dating rule?

And it’s giving away a leather tote to one lucky Verily reader!

“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.”

What role does femininity play in modern society?

The Hunger Games series may be ending, but here are plenty of other awesome female characters to enjoy.

Cosmonauts prove they have class in the wake of sexist comments.

The Chinese government is worried that birth rates are too low.

Amid reports of unrest, the stories of the women must be told.

We can learn a lot from old-school leading ladies.

Just because the FDA approved it doesn’t mean it’s good for us