In a small town, a 42-year-old dad’s ‘hilariously bad’ paintings have become a sensation, earning thousands in commissions. Meanwhile, in North Carolina, volunteers are building beds for kids in need. (more…)
Stories
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W-011 — Women in Farming, Psychedelic Treatments and Olive Oil Benefits — Sunday, April 19, 2026
The way people find freedom and purpose in their work can be a complex and deeply personal thing. Sometimes it’s in the most demanding tasks that we discover a sense of fulfillment. The relationship between our daily activities and our overall wellbeing is multifaceted. (more…)
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T-011 — Retro Consoles, Import Bans and Cybersecurity — Sunday, April 19, 2026
The tech industry has seen a resurgence of interest in retro consoles, with companies releasing remakes of classic systems. Meanwhile, cybersecurity remains a major concern, with companies and governments navigating complex issues. (more…)
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The Lifestyle You Build Has a Price Tag. Make Sure It Is Worth It.
There is a version of this conversation that is entirely about aesthetics — white walls, linen wardrobes, the satisfying emptiness of a well-curated bench. That version is fine, but it is not particularly interesting. The more interesting version is about money, time, and the quiet decisions that compound over years into a life that either belongs to you or to the things you keep acquiring.
Minimalism, at its most useful, is not a design movement. It is a financial strategy disguised as a lifestyle.
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S-010 — Caffeine’s Effect on Ants, Artificial Neurons, and Greenland’s Ice — Sunday, April 19, 2026
It’s intriguing to consider how something as mundane as caffeine can have a profound effect on the behaviour of ants, making them more efficient at finding food. This unexpected discovery has implications for pest control. The connection between our daily habits and the natural world is complex, and research is continually uncovering new insights into this relationship. (more…)
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G-010 — Surveillance Pricing Bans, Ancient Mammal Fossils and Library Cats — Saturday, April 18, 2026
In Maryland, a new law is set to ban surveillance pricing in retail stores, which charges different shoppers different prices for the same item at the same time. This move is expected to have a significant impact on consumer behaviour. Meanwhile, in the UK, a cat named Isambard Kitten Brunel has become the unofficial mascot of an Oxford University library. (more…)
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W-010 — Casket Making, Brain-Computer Interface and Healthy Diets — Saturday, April 18, 2026
As the day comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on what brings people together and how our bodies respond to different stimuli. The way we approach the end of life can vary greatly from person to person. (more…)
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T-010 — Generative AI, PC Shipments and Space Exploration — Saturday, April 18, 2026
The use of generative AI in various fields is becoming increasingly prevalent, with some companies taking a stand on its use. Meanwhile, the demand for PCs has seen a surge due to concerns over price hikes. In the field of space exploration, international collaborations are leading to new missions and discoveries. (more…)
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S-009 — Lost Worlds, Cancer Treatments and Weight Loss — Saturday, April 18, 2026
The idea that a hidden world of forests once thrived beneath the North Sea is a remarkable one, and it’s a discovery that has significant implications for our understanding of the past. It’s also a reminder that there’s still so much to uncover about our planet’s history. The intersection of health, environment, and human behaviour is also yielding some interesting findings, from the potential of sparkling water to aid in weight loss to the complex mechanisms of cancer treatments.
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G-009 — Hawaiian Bird Conservation, Hot Tub Health Benefits and Wild Horses — Friday, April 17, 2026
A new study from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa has found no scientific evidence to support the long-held myth that indigenous people hunted waterbird species to extinction in Hawaii. This research offers a new, integrated theory to explain the disappearances of these bird species. The study’s findings have significant implications for our understanding of Hawaiian history and the conservation of native bird species.
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