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September 11, 2026

Dive Into the Winning Images and Films of the Underwater Awards Australasia 2026 Competition

There’s a lot happening beneath the ocean’s surface that most of us will never get the chance to see. From dolphins working together to hunt dinner to a tiny clingfish hitching a ride on a seadragon, the Underwater Awards Australasia 2026 captures some remarkable moments in marine life. Now in its third year, the international competition celebrates underwater photography and filmmaking, with a particular focus on the Australasian region.

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Art

September 11, 2026

Japanese Town Creates Massive Minecraft-Inspired Design for Annual Rice Paddy Art Project

The town of Gyoda, Japan, has put itself on the map with a sizable tradition.

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Inspiring

September 10, 2026

Supermarket Manager Heroically Saves a Child Who Ran Onto a Busy Road in Mexico

Not all heroes wear capes.

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Wedding

September 10, 2026

Determined Couple Weds Amid Waist-Deep Water in a Flooded Church in the Philippines

Around the world, many cultures believe that rain on a wedding day is good luck. However, a wedding in the midst of a flood may be a symbol of everlasting love and unbreakable bonds. Such was the case of Gilbert Chico and Liean Liza Galang, a couple from the Philippines who tied the knot at the St. John the Baptist Parish Church in Hagonoy, Bulacan, which flooded after unusually heavy monsoon rainfall.

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Technology

September 10, 2026

Australia Proposes a Law That Would Let Citizens Turn Off Social Media Algorithms

Many people would admit that they’re addicted to social media, and recent research shows that the more time we spend...

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Painting

September 10, 2026

Bird’s-Eye View Paintings Are Powerful Portraits of Landscapes Grappling With Climate Change [Interview]

Artist Leslie Wayne turns aerial views of coastlines, waterways, and ice into large-scale paintings that examine a changing planet.

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September 10, 2026

UN Votes to Adopt New World Map That Shows the True Size of Africa

On September 4, 2026, the United Nations voted to adopt a new world map. This updated version more accurately depicts the true scale of each continent. The initiative, approved by 164 votes to 1, was led by Togo, with the backing of the other 54 states that make up the African Union. But why would a new world map be needed?

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Science

September 9, 2026

Researchers Have a Theory About Why This 2,000-Year-Old Chinese Rock Art Is Still So Red

Few things survive the test of time, especially for nearly 2,000 years.

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Art

September 9, 2026

66 Masterpieces Make for Unexpected Pairings in an Upcoming Exhibition in Taiwan

Featuring 66 works by iconic artists including Francis Bacon, David Hockney, Gustav Klimt, Gerhard Richter, and Mark Rothko, The Scorpion...

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Art

September 9, 2026

Dual Exhibitions at Frieze House Seoul Explore Landscapes in Different Conceptual Ways

The art fair Frieze Seoul recently concluded its 2026 edition, but its influence doesn’t end there. Frieze House Seoul will bring together two exhibitions that consider humanity’s relationship with the natural world. As Frieze’s permanent exhibition space in the city, Frieze House Seoul launched in 2025 as a year-round platform for international and local galleries. Now, Paula Cooper Gallery and Yumekoubou Gallery will present shows exploring landscape, memory, material, and the invisible systems that connect us.

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