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September 14, 2026

Scientists built a wood-based sponge that pulls water from air as dry as 15% humidity; it produced up to 1.72 litres per kg per day

September 14, 2026

In 1996, England began moving Scottish osprey chicks to Rutland after the species vanished as a breeder in 1847; 30 years later, 300 have fledged and the population is self-sustaining

September 14, 2026

In 1986, someone bought Super Mario Bros. as a Christmas gift and left it sealed in a desk drawer; 35 years later, the forgotten game sold for $660,000

September 14, 2026

Priscilla Chan helped protect a Hawaiian beach preserve and wetland habitat; 17 acres are now protected for the public

September 14, 2026

A 2026 study found abandoned US mine pools could cool AI data centres; one Pennsylvania site could handle 30.6 MW of heat

September 14, 2026

In 1985, Andy Warhol created digital art on an Amiga computer; nearly 30 years later, researchers recovered 28 never-before-seen images from his floppy disks

September 14, 2026

For 20 years, Jersey City neighbors grew tomatoes and peppers on a private lot; after building permits were issued, council voted 7-0 to advance a $1.2 million purchase to save the garden

September 14, 2026

‘Everyone’s been bugging me’: Trump to remove 10% duty on Irish whiskey

September 14, 2026

Shot down over Iran, hunted for 50 hours: How US fighter survived behind enemy lines

September 14, 2026

In Ukraine, ground drones are replacing infantry on battlefield