OASIS

The US National Energy Technology Laboratory is promoting OASIS, a technology it says could revolutionize how oxygen is produced. Announced by the lab, the system is described as a breakthrough with the potential to make oxygen generation more efficient and accessible. Details on how the technology works and when it might be deployed remain limited in the initial announcement.

Spanish-speaking users are trying out Oasis, a free, encrypted peer-to-peer social network with no central server, no user accounts that can be shut down and no company storing personal data. Early impressions shared online pitch it to fans of hacker and cyberpunk culture, and explain how the decentralized, between-equals design works.

oasisVRX has announced an expansion into the Princeton area, opening a new active entertainment destination built around virtual reality experiences. The company positions the venue as a family-friendly attraction combining physical activity with immersive VR gameplay. The announcement was issued via PR Newswire, and it adds to a broader wave of location-based VR entertainment venues opening across the United States.

A writer shared a short haiku wishing readers an oasis among the buildings, with lights burning bright. The three-line poem, tagged for a one-haiku-a-day practice and a writers' collective, carries an autumn mood and is set in Akron, Ohio. It is part of an ongoing daily haiku habit among online writing communities this fall.

An artist has shared a new digital illustration titled "My Little Oasis", drawn as a gift for a friend named Folleach. The piece depicts his character, described as a hard-working "bonk", taking a peaceful nap beside a monstera plant, with the message that the plant will always be by his side wherever life leads. The drawing, tagged as cute fantasy furry art, is receiving warm reactions from the small art community.

Seattle station KEXP played The Green Pajamas' track 'Kim The Waitress' during its local-music program Audioasis, with the song linked on Bandcamp and Spotify. The band are longtime veterans of the Pacific Northwest underground scene, and Aircheck listeners noted the spin as a nod to homegrown Seattle rock.

A couple in Illinois, self-described novice gardeners, have transformed their ordinary lawn into a thriving habitat for wildlife, according to a new feature interview. Their garden now supports pollinators, birds, and other native species. The story is drawing attention as interest grows in replacing conventional grass lawns with native, wildlife-friendly planting.

The Shigematsu Japanese Garden at Lansing Community College in downtown Lansing, Michigan, is being highlighted as a quiet green space in the heart of the city. A local feature describes it as an oasis where visitors can take a peaceful walk amid traditional Japanese landscaping just steps from downtown.

Le Monde Béryl has opened a flagship store in New York that doubles as an art space, presenting its footwear within a gallery-like setting. Fashion press, including ELLE, are highlighting the store as a destination for both shoe collectors and art enthusiasts, signaling the brand's push into experiential luxury retail.

The hit Oasis documentary 'Don't Look Back in Anger' will begin exclusive streaming on Disney Plus in Japan from October 9. Announced via Sony Music's official site, the streaming version will include bonus content not featured in the theatrical release, such as additional song performances and interviews with the band.

A homeowner in Volusia County, Florida has been named Garden of the Month for a yard built entirely without lawn grass. The design swaps turf for alternative landscaping, reflecting a growing interest in low-water, low-maintenance gardens. Local recognition programs like this aim to highlight creative yard ideas that neighbors can adapt to their own homes.

Athleisure brand Alo has opened its first pop-up in China, building an 'urban oasis' concept space in Shanghai. The launch marks the brand's entry into the Chinese market, and the immersive wellness-focused retail setting is drawing attention from fashion and retail observers tracking international expansion into China's growing activewear sector.