Lighter · 17 October 2026
Bluetooth Hops When Cell Towers Fall
A teen's app uses Bluetooth to keep messages moving when cellular networks fail during disasters like earthquakes.
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Lighter · 16 October 2026
Eight tender pictures of hedgehogs
Eight tender pictures of hedgehogs. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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Lighter · 16 October 2026
Six cute pictures of red pandas
Six cute pictures of red pandas. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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Lighter · 15 October 2026
Woman Invents Car Seat Sticker That Doubles as Hospital Bracelet
A sister turned her personal tragedy into a brilliant emergency safety product.
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Lighter · 15 October 2026
Eight cheerful pictures of puffins
Eight cheerful pictures of puffins. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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Lighter · 15 October 2026
Eight gentle pictures of otters
Eight gentle pictures of otters. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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Lighter · 14 October 2026
Wildlife photographer of the year 2026, the winning images
The competition attracted a record-breaking number of entries.
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Lighter · 14 October 2026
Eight warm pictures of lambs
Eight warm pictures of lambs. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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Lighter · 14 October 2026
Eight bright pictures of squirrels
Eight bright pictures of squirrels. A quiet list, with a few words beside each picture and the credit kept.
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