ScienceThe good news
Physics returns to school, with room for art
INFN presents 17 initiatives for 2026–2027, offering different routes for different ages and interests.
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SocietyThe bright side
Turin strengthens support for foster carers
Higher foster-care contributions have been approved. The changes are due to take effect in November.
EnvironmentThe bright side
In Scotland, beavers find a different address
The 2025/26 review combines relocation and coexistence measures. It also documents licensed killing.
Archive · Klaudiusz Muchowski · CC BY-SA 3.0
ScienceThe good news
The Moon changes. Old images reveal how
Research presented on 16 September describes McGetchin, a crater formed in 2024. Comparing observations revealed the change.
Moving forward.
ScienceThe good news
A very young planet was waiting in the archive
The confirmation of Elias 2-24 b was announced on 16 September: observations stored for years helped reveal the planet.
Archive · Mailseth · CC BY-SA 3.0
SocietyThe good news
In Rimini, finding a sport gets a little easier
The Back to Sport 2026 directory is available, with clubs, activities and family contacts.
WorldThe good news
Ethiopia builds readiness before the emergency
WHO verified the national emergency medical team on 15 September. The recognition covers its capabilities and preparedness, which need continuing support.
A little more to discover.
Design · Philosophy · Plants · Curiosities · Words · Food · Cultures & peoples. Ideas worth a closer look.
01Design
Otl Aicher: a picture that helps you find your way
The Munich 1972 pictograms show how shared rules and teamwork can make information easier to recognise and use.
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William James: noticing is already a choice
The philosopher and psychologist explored attention and habit: two different ways in which we move through an ordinary day.
Read the full story03Plants
Victoria amazonica: a leaf with a structure underneath
This giant waterlily shows how a thin surface can be supported by a network of veins: a small piece of plant architecture.
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A sea star walks on feet beneath its arms
Small moving tubes work beneath the sea’s most familiar star shape, revealing a very different way of travelling.
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Gioco: an Italian word that began with a joke
A documented origin and several sentences to explore: discover how the meaning of the Italian word gioco changes in our stories.
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Mayonnaise: lots of tiny droplets staying together
Looking, drawing and asking questions: a familiar sauce provides a starting point for exploring what we mean when we mix things.
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Finnish sauna: a tradition is also what people share
Beyond the heated room are skills, gestures and ways of being together: living heritage with room for different habits.
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