SocietyThe good news
Castelfiorentino makes room for thirty children
The Campo di Stelle nursery has been inaugurated. Its garden still needs completing.
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Edition of 10 September 2026
N° 005 8 stories to take with youPerspectives.
EnvironmentThe good news
Two satellites measure the sea to understand hurricanes
Sentinel-6B has delivered rapid data since July. Forecast models still need to incorporate them.
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CultureThe good news
Segesta’s ancient theatre still draws a crowd
The summer review reports around 24,000 attendances. The programme also included youth projects and free workshops.
WorldThe good news
WHO prequalifies the multidose format of an RSV vaccine
WHO announces prequalification of a new presentation that could improve access to infant protection; distribution still has to follow.
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Moving forward.
EnvironmentThe good news
Clean energy creates jobs. Skills need to keep up
The EEA’s 9 September report estimates employment and highlights barriers to training and inclusion.
SocietyThe good news
Turin offers seven places to build independence
Housing and support for vulnerable young adults: the inauguration marks an already active service.
ScienceThe good news
Chandra finds fresh clues in old archives
A study identifies 84 sources of very low-energy X-rays. Their physical nature remains uncertain.
EnvironmentThe bright side
Mozambique’s farming future takes a turn through the lab
A FAO feature dated 4 September follows women analysing soil: equipment and training are on the way, with no miracles promised.
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A little more to discover.
Design · Philosophy · Plants · Curiosities. Ideas worth a closer look.
01Design
Isamu Noguchi: a sculpture you can switch on
With Akari, Noguchi brings paper, bamboo and light together: a lamp can become a sculpture while still doing its everyday job.
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Socrates and the limits of expertise
Being good at a craft does not make us experts on everything: a Socratic question can put our confidence in perspective.
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Venus flytrap: a leaf waiting for confirmation
This theatrical carnivorous plant has traps made from leaves and a closing mechanism that responds to touches delivered close together.
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The sea otter already brought the tools
Stones and shells become tools for opening prey: sea otters have different habits, influenced partly by what they eat.
Read the discoveryOriginal illustrations made with AI assistance. Facts and sources stay in plain sight.
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