Edition 118
September 18, 2026
Diamonds, swamps, whales, stars, and a heartwarming gift!
New porous diamond created by researchers
Researchers have synthesized diamondiyne, a new 3D porous carbon material, for the first time. This breakthrough opens doors for novel applications of carbon-based structures.
Okefenokee Swamp UNESCO Designation Campaign That Beat Back a Mining Threat
Okefenokee Swamp is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, celebrated for its rich biodiversity and history. This designation caps a massive grassroots effort that successfully halted a destructive mining operation.
Ms Rachel matches Macklemore with $1m donation for Palestinian children
Ms. Rachel is donating $1 million to aid Palestinian children, matching Macklemore's contribution and urging other celebrities to speak out against the violence. She's calling on wealthy public figures to use their platforms to protect children and human rights.
Iceland Moves Toward Potential Permanent Ban On Commercial Whaling
The proposal is included in Iceland’s legislative agenda for the 2026–2027 parliamentary session and would overhaul the country’s decades-old whaling law. Lawmakers are to consider whether commercial whaling should be permanently banned.
Nebula image wins Royal Observatory Greenwich competition
Ali Alobaidly's stunning Shark Nebula photo captured the top prize at the Royal Observatory's Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. A young photographer also impressed with a vibrant, detailed shot of the Moon's mineral-rich surface.
