SocietyThe good news
Cattolica plans a celebration for its renewed Peace Park
The council announces a 17 October opening, with inclusive play equipment, paths and seventy refurbished benches.
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Music for today ·Edition of 11 October 2026
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ScienceThe good news
SPHEREx reads the atmospheres of brown dwarfs
NASA presents infrared observations whose water and methane signatures help put atmospheric models to the test.
EnvironmentThe bright side
A Benacre camera trap records a visitor whose identity remains open
Natural England reports a possible pine marten on the Suffolk coast, while its own release also allows for a beech marten.
SocietyThe good news
New Forest offers more ways to spend time outdoors
The autumn For-Rest campaign brings together walks, activities and inclusive cycling; access needs still require checking for each option.
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Moving forward.
WorldThe good news
A call to make the internet work with more writing systems
UNESCO and ICANN are accepting proposals until 20 November for Universal Acceptance Day 2027 activities.
CultureThe good news
San Venanzo plans a new loop through its volcanic landscape
The opening is scheduled for today, 11 October: the council describes a 5.5-kilometre route exploring nature and geology.
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WorldThe bright side
Digital tools in the language of Turkmenistan’s health workers
UNDP describes Turkmen-language apps, equipment tracking and staff training in an account from the organisation involved.
CultureThe good news
Brescia brings books and music into a programme for fathers
The 2026–27 series announces library sessions with fathers, children and professionals; the first was scheduled for 10 October.
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A little more to discover.
Design · Philosophy · Plants · Curiosities · Words · Food · Cultures & peoples. Ideas worth a closer look.
01Design
Marcel Breuer: an armchair drawn in the air
The B3 chair brings metal tubing into the living room: its empty spaces reveal a design decision.
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Emerson: thinking with your own mind
In an 1841 essay, Emerson challenges conformity: trusting your own mind requires more thought than repeating an encouraging slogan.
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Crassula ovata: a little tree with fleshy leaves
Thick leaves and branching stems explain its appearance; growing it well starts with light and attention to the soil.
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Cicadas: the concert begins in the abdomen
Male calls come from specialised membranes. Wings take part in other exchanges that should not be confused with that song.
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The Italian word candidato: a white garment before a promise
The Italian word preserves a Roman garment. Its origin explains the name, without guaranteeing the qualities of the person wearing it.
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Green and black tea: the difference continues after harvest
Both come from Camellia sinensis. Transformations guided during processing help create the different results.
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Guna molas: colour emerging from underneath
Reverse appliqué creates images through layers of cloth. Understanding them also means remembering the garment and its makers.
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