7 THINGS WORTH KNOWING / 3 October 2026

Little Discoveries

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

April Greiman: pixels can stay in view

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A magazine became a poster in 1986 as April Greiman explored computer design while keeping the texture of digital images visible.

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The English philosopher argued for women’s education and a method of thinking: limited access to education does not prove a natural inability.

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Ficus benghalensis spreads its crown with roots descending from branches: one tree can look like a small gathering of trunks.

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This salamander retains juvenile features and remains aquatic: the feathery structures beside its head offer a clue to its development.

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The Italian word retains a Greek religious root, yet today it can describe the everyday excitement of starting something.

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Heat and water change starch granules: the texture of cooked pasta reveals a transformation happening inside the food itself.

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Bedouin Al Sadu weaving brings together fibres, looms and shared knowledge: noticing a pattern is only the beginning of the discovery.

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