7 THINGS WORTH KNOWING / 26 September 2026

Little Discoveries

Design · Philosophy · Plants · Curiosities · Words · Food · Cultures & peoples. 7 discoveries in this edition.

William Morris: a leaf can become a rhythm

In depth · 2 min read

Looking at a plant and inventing a pattern are different activities. William Morris helps us explore the conversation between them.

In depth · 2 min read

A question can widen what we are able to imagine. Russell invites us to examine certainty while still asking for reasons.

In depth · 3 min read

A mature stone pine has a recognisable outline. Looking more closely means learning to notice small details as well.

In depth · 3 min read

Water vapour is invisible. The visible part of a cloud contains tiny water droplets, ice crystals or a mixture of both.

In depth · 2 min read

The Italian word pazienza comes through Latin. Today it can describe care in a task as well as calm waiting.

In depth · 2 min read

Part of ice cream’s texture depends on tiny bubbles. Understanding a scoop means looking beyond the name of its flavour.

In depth · 2 min read

A Ghanaian textile practice invites us to notice threads, joins and people. Individual museum records tell specific stories.

Original writing and illustrations made with AI assistance. Each discovery includes its sources. Our editorial method