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- 1Wildlife photographer captures elusive short-toed treecreeper●El # agateadoreuropeo (certhia brachydactyla) no se deja fotografiar fácilmente, se mueve con rapidez y se camufla en el
A photographer has shared images of a short-toed treecreeper (Certhia brachydactyla), a small bird known for being difficult to photograph because it moves quickly and blends into tree bark. The post notes the challenge of capturing its profile and celebrates the lucky shot. Nature and birdwatching communities online are engaging with the images, sharing appreciation for the photograph.
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German retail chain Kaufland is drawing attention with two announcements. From 12 October 2026, its weekly offers will run from Monday to Saturday instead of the previous schedule. The company has also surprised shoppers with a new in-store concept, reportedly including drugstore-style products, which could spare customers a separate trip to the chemist. German deal forums and regional media are covering both changes.
- 3Climate change is altering the smell of rain, scientists say▼https:// archive.ph/NuflJ Please no! https://www. scientificamerican.com/article /how-climate-change-is-altering-petrich
A Scientific American article reports that climate change is altering petrichor, the earthy smell that rises after rainfall, which comes from soil compounds and plant oils. The piece warns that shifts in temperature and rainfall patterns, along with changes in soil microbes and insects, could make this familiar scent rarer or different, prompting readers to share the story with dismay.
- 4New edition of handbook on free software for clubs released●Wir haben zum heutigen # diday die Neuauflage unseres Handbuchs "Freie Software im Verein" mitgebracht. Mehr Seiten, meh
Hostsharing has released a new edition of its handbook 'Freie Software im Verein' (Free Software in Clubs), timed to coincide with the diday event. The updated guide offers more pages, more tips and more software recommendations, while stressing it makes no claim to completeness. The group argues free software is not only the best remedy against digital dependency but also a practical resource for associations.
- 5Ottawa Redblacks sign UFL veteran Damarcus Mitchell●Ottawa Redblacks sign UFL veteran Damarcus Mitchell https:// 3downnation.com/2026/10/05/ott awa-redblacks-sign-ufl-veter
The Ottawa Redblacks have signed Damarcus Mitchell, a defensive player with experience in the United Football League and previously the NFL. The move adds depth to the CFL club's roster as the season continues, and it has drawn attention from Canadian football fans following the team's roster moves.
- 6Microsoft Accused of Using Wetlands to Camouflage Data Centers●Microslop using wetlands and native gardens to 'camouflage' 20-plus data center sites by blending them into nature — cri
Microsoft is using wetlands, native gardens and biomimicry design to blend more than 20 data center sites into their natural surroundings. Critics dismiss the landscaping effort as 'lipstick on a pig', pointing to the company's 20-year gas power deal and arguing that greenery should not distract from environmental impacts or residents' needs. The debate highlights growing scrutiny of the environmental cost of data center expansion.
- 7Starbucks Japan launches Halloween 'purple cat' Frappuccino●『幻の パープルキャット 黒＆ 白の猫耳 フラペ登場』 【スタバ新作】ハロウィンは“幻のパープルキャット” 黒＆白の猫耳フラペ登場 https://www. sankei.com/article/20261006-VK WBDVBTUFLJ
Starbucks Japan has introduced a Halloween-themed Frappuccino inspired by a mysterious 'purple cat', served with black and white cat-ear decorations. The seasonal drink is being promoted as a rare, phantom-like treat for the Halloween period, and Japanese news coverage and social media users are sharing the launch ahead of the holiday.
- 8Bitcoin stuck in sideways range as ETFs draw inflows▼Bitcoin bleibt in einer 12-tägigen Seitwärtszone. Trotz hoher Volatilität verzeichnen BTC-Spot-ETFs Zuflüsse von 31,7 Mi
Bitcoin has been trading in a sideways range for twelve days, showing persistent volatility without a clear breakout. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of about 31.7 million dollars despite the stagnant price action. In the derivatives market, roughly 431 million dollars in positions were liquidated within 24 hours, the majority of them long positions worth around 320 million dollars, indicating traders betting on a rally were caught off guard.
- 9Microsoft accused of disguising data centers as nature while backing gas●Microsoft Is Camouflaging 20+ Data Centers As Nature, While Signing a 20-Year Gas Deal
Microsoft is building more than 20 data centers designed to blend into their natural surroundings, even as the company signs a 20-year deal tied to natural gas. The combination is drawing attention to a gap between the company's green image and its energy choices. Critics see the camouflaged facilities as optics, with the long gas commitment undercutting claims of climate-friendly expansion.
- 10Beautiful demoiselle damselflies photographed in Rosandra Valley●A dazzling #InsectSaturday in #Rosandra Valley #BlauflügelPrachtlibelle #Prachtlibelle #Kleinlibellen #Libelle #Libellen
Nature photographers are sharing images of beautiful demoiselles, a species of iridescent broad-winged damselfly, spotted in the Rosandra Valley. The insect photos are being posted as part of the Insect Saturday hashtag, with users highlighting the damselflies' striking metallic blue wings and the valley's rich wildlife.