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A cornerstone of the ’90s Riot Grrrl movement, staples and Sharpies are making a comeback.

What Have You Done With My Husband?

Story by Ananthi Sasitharan as told to and with additional reporting by Melissa Petro | August 12, 2016

The Simple Science of Mary Roach

Story by Kyria Abrahams | February 14, 2014

How a little girl who chased fireflies and blew up frogs grew up to become one of the world’s most successful science writers.

The Mad Scientist of Sydney and Her Shrine to Animal Genitalia

Story by Andy Warner | February 13, 2014

Secret Life of Gitmo’s Women

Story by Sarah Mirk & Lucy Bellwood | February 12, 2014

Love with Robots

Story by Audrey Quinn & Kat Fajardo | February 11, 2014

Luna of Cairo

Story by Luna & Leela Corman | February 10, 2014

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