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Catalan band Oques Grasses begin the first of four farewell concerts at the Estadi Olímpic in Barcelona this Monday, marking the end of their run as one of the region's most popular live acts. The goodbye shows have drawn wide attention, with fans discussing the band's decision to close this chapter on such a large stage.
- 2Lunar underwing moths show two colour variations in one species●# MothOfTheDay is two for the price of none. Two variations of the same species. The strangely netted: LUNAR UNDERWING A
A lunar underwing (Anchoscelis lunosa), a moth common across southeast England at this time of year, has been highlighted with two distinct colour variations of the same species shown side by side. The species, recognisable by its strangely netted wing pattern, becomes more sporadic further north in Britain, and its larvae feed on various grasses.
- 3Developer submits Clean Air Window AI tool for Hacktoberfest challenge●This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 1: Touch Grass ▶ Try it... # devchallenge # hf2
A developer has submitted 'Clean Air Window' to the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge, Week 1, themed 'Touch Grass'. The open-source tool tells users the cleanest hour to go outside when air quality is poor, combining AI with local pollution data. It is being shared with the developer community under the challenge's devchallenge and hacktoberfest tags.
- 4Whitman's 'Resist much, obey little' quoted amid book bans●"Resist much, obey little." — Walt Whitman, "To the States," Leaves of Grass (1860) # BannedBooks # FreedomToRead # Libr
Readers and librarians are sharing a line from Walt Whitman's 1860 poem 'To the States' — 'Resist much, obey little' — as a rallying cry against book bans and censorship. The quote, from Leaves of Grass, is being paired with hashtags on banned books, the freedom to read, and LGBTQ literature, framing Whitman's defiance of authority as solidarity with libraries and queer readers under pressure.
- 5Whitman quote circulated amid book banning debate●"Resist much, obey little." — Walt Whitman, "To the States," Leaves of Grass (1860) #BannedBooks #FreedomToRead #Librari
Readers and library advocates are sharing Walt Whitman's line "Resist much, obey little" from his 1860 poem "To the States" in Leaves of Grass. The quote is being paired with hashtags about banned books and the freedom to read, framing Whitman's defiance of authority as a message for today's fights over censorship, LGBTQ titles and library collections.
- 6Developers submit 'Touch Grass' projects to Hacktoberfest AI challenge●This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 1: Touch Grass. ... # devchallenge # hf26challe
A developer has submitted a project to Week 1 of the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge, themed 'Touch Grass'. The entry, called OutingFold, is described as a pocket field guide built with Google's Gemma AI model that highlights what the model leaves out of its answers. The submission was shared with challenge hashtags, drawing modest early engagement.
- 7Hacktoberfest AI Challenge opens with Touch Grass theme●This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 1: Touch Grass ... # devchallenge # hf26challen
A new submission has been entered for Week 1 of the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge, themed Touch Grass. The project, called Paper Trail, uses Google's Gemma AI model to generate field cards documenting a user's walk. The challenge invites developers to build open-source AI tools, with entries being shared across developer communities as the competition's first week gets underway.
- 8Can Grass Seed Survive Heavy Rain? Lawn Experts Weigh In●Does Grass Seed Germinate After Heavy Rain? We Asked Lawn Pros What Happens If You Plant Before a Storm
Garden experts address a common worry for homeowners: whether grass seed planted just before a storm can still germinate after heavy rain. Lawn professionals explain that rainfall can wash seed away, cause pooling, or push seed into uneven clumps, but moderate rain can actually help germination by keeping soil moist. Their advice focuses on timing, soil preparation and drainage before planting.
- 97NEWS editor reviews Aiper Irrisense 2 smart sprinkler▼Aiper Irrisense 2 review: 7You Editor tests out smart sprinkler on her dry, brown lawn
A 7NEWS editor has tested the Aiper Irrisense 2, a smart sprinkler, on her dry, brown lawn and published a hands-on review of how it performs. The device promises automated, water-saving irrigation for struggling lawns, a pitch aimed at gardeners dealing with hot, dry conditions. Viewers get a practical look at setup and real-world results on parched grass.
- 10Unseasonably Green Autumn Along Poland's Odra River●Another nice day in early autumn - and another exploration of Odra river banks. It is hard to believe that we have first
A traveller exploring the banks of the Odra river in Poland reports unusually lush conditions for early October, with trees and grass still fully green in the first days of October 2026. The scenes are being shared as photo 'postcards' of the river landscape, drawn together with motorcycle travel and outdoor tourism. The observation has drawn attention because such mild, green weather is unexpected so late in the season, fuelling casual conversation about the warm autumn.
- 11TrailTone bird-call AI project enters Hacktoberfest open-source challenge●TrailTone This is a submission for the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge Week 1: Touch Grass. ... # devchallenge #
TrailTone, an open-source tool that listens to and identifies local bird calls for people out on trails, has been submitted to the Hacktoberfest Open-Source AI Challenge, Week 1: Touch Grass. The project combines AI audio recognition with outdoor use, and is being shared among developers with tags around AI, programming and inclusive community building as the challenge's first week gets underway.
- 12Homeowner finds tidy way to hide garden hose▼cleaning stuff up around the yard. Just realized I can leave the hose here for filling up the pool pond. Sort of just in
A Vancouver Island resident doing yard cleanup realized a hose can be permanently integrated into the overflow of a backyard pool pond, where grass will eventually cover it. A similar setup in the front yard near a pandemic-era garden structure is now almost invisible. It is a small bit of landscaping problem-solving being shared with friends online.
- 13Fallow deer photographed resting in tall grass by a lake●Fallow Deer, chilling in the long grass near a lake # nature # deer # Wildlife # photography # NaturePhotography # DeerP
A wildlife photographer has shared a picture of a fallow deer lying in long grass beside a lake in the UK. The image shows the animal calm and unbothered in its natural setting. It is drawing attention from nature and photography enthusiasts, who are sharing and liking the shot widely across social feeds this week.
- 14Travel Diary Captures a Mountain Village at Dawn●(Andere Erschöpfung, anderer Schlaf, andere Träume und mitunter schreckt man auf, wenn die Erinnerungen an Route und Weg
A German-language travel account describes the physical toll of a long mountain hike: a different kind of exhaustion, changed sleep and vivid dreams, with the writer jolting awake when memories of the route grow too intense. The village and valley below sit wrapped in dull twilight at dawn, the air smelling of mountain streams and dew-soaked grass.
- 15Opinion: Tall-grass stealth in games like Marvel's Wolverine needs to go●Games with stealth missions, like Marvel's Wolverine, need to retire the tall-grass-hiding mechanic.
A gaming commentary argues that developers should retire the well-worn tall-grass hiding mechanic from stealth missions, pointing to Marvel's Wolverine as a game likely to lean on it. The piece reflects a broader fatigue among players with crouch-in-foliage stealth, popularised by franchises like Assassin's Creed and Horizon, calling for more inventive stealth design in upcoming titles.
- 16African savanna grasslands store carbon mainly below ground●# Africa Savanna grasses are eaten, decompose and burn, returning much of the carbon in their leaves and stems to the at
A review of experiments on African savanna grasslands finds that grasses are eaten, decompose and burn, returning much of the carbon in their leaves and stems to the atmosphere. The study concludes that long-term carbon storage in these grasslands happens mainly below ground, in soils, and found no consistent increase in storage from the experiments examined.
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Gardening experts say autumn is the ideal time to reseed fescue lawns, as cooler temperatures and moist soil help new grass establish strong roots before winter. Homeowners are being advised to overseed thin or bare patches now to ensure a fuller, healthier lawn come spring, making lawn care a timely seasonal topic.
- 18Putting the mower away could help garden wildlife thrive▼Put the mower away: the simple lawn change that could help wildlife thrive
Gardeners are being encouraged to leave the mower in the shed and let their lawns grow wild, in a simple change that conservationists say can help bees, butterflies and other wildlife flourish. Longer grass provides shelter and food for pollinators, and the message is spreading as people look for easy ways to support nature at home.
- 19Natural tricks to keep snakes out of your garden●Snakes in your garden? These natural tricks keep them away without harming them
Gardeners are being reminded that snakes can be deterred without chemicals or harm. Recommended approaches include removing hiding spots like piles of wood and tall grass, blocking access to sheds and gaps, and using natural repellents. The advice taps into seasonal concern as snakes become more active in gardens, and interest in humane, chemical-free pest control grows.
- 20Joke claims 'go touch some grass' was coined by golfers●The saying "go touch some grass" surely has been coined by some golfers encouraging each other to play # golf # golfing
A light-hearted suggestion is making the rounds that the internet insult 'go touch some grass' was actually coined by golfers encouraging each other to get out and play. The quip plays on the phrase's usual meaning as a jab telling someone to log off and reconnect with the real world.
- 21GVSD candidates face questions on budget, staffing and technology▼GVSD candidates talk budgeting, staff retention, and technology use at candidate forum
Candidates for the Grass Valley School District board met at a public candidate forum to outline their positions on the district's most pressing issues. Discussion focused on how the district should manage its budget, how to recruit and retain teachers and staff amid ongoing shortages, and how technology should be used in classrooms. The forum gave voters a chance to compare contenders ahead of the school board election, with candidates offering differing views on spending priorities and classroom tech policies.
- 22NFL players renew push for grass playing fields●NFL players continue push for grass fields on heels of World Cup
NFL players are pressing the league to switch from artificial turf to natural grass fields, a campaign gaining momentum in the wake of the World Cup. Players have long argued that grass is safer and reduces injuries, and the global tournament's use of grass surfaces has added fresh weight to their demands.