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Sheep: Solar Savers, Repeat
From the archive, sheep practicing "solar grazing" can be a win-win! Read more about sheep helping out here
The Power of Tredges, Repeat
From the archive, research from the UK has identified a quick, easy, and cheap way to help keep playground air clear. Read more about the published study here
Update: Fly Away Home 2: An Ibis Adventure
An update to a story from last year- the migration is happening now and it's trackable! Learn more about the team and their progress here
LEGO: Making Green and Going Green π§±β»
LEGO has been on an eco-journey for years at this point. Now, they're making more and shelling out for the green stuff. Read more about LEGO's efforts here
Shipwreck Bubbly βπΎ
A discovery from the bottom of the Baltic Sea shines light on our love of bubbly drinksRead more about the shipwreck here
PDX Llamas π«π¦
A new addition to the Portland International Airport employee roster is making flying a bit more fun.Read more about the therapy llamas hereΒ
Pups for Plants ππΌπ»
Dogs are getting to work reintroducing native plants to an urban nature reserve. Read more about the project (and see some pup pics) here
Three Books Returned πππ, Repeat
From the archive, three tales of tomes taking their time to tour... and come back home.Β
Drone Zone: Everest β°
Drones are coming to Everest to grab trash and safely zip it down the mountain. Read more about the cleanup efforts hereΒ
Update: Klamath Dams Coming Down
An update to a story from a year ago- the Klamath Dams are on the way out! Read more about the progress here
Intern Cow Cuddler ππ€
An internship opportunity for the college-bound cow cuddler.Β Read more about the internship hereΒ
CopenPay π²πΌβ
An experiment in Copenhagen to make tourism a little easier on the environment!Read more about CopenPay hereΒ
Waste Mining π±π»ββ
The Royal Mint in the UK is experimenting with doing something a little different with trash- mining it!Β
Chapo the Lynx π±βπ€
A cat makes a break from it- and gets his freedom!Read more about Chapo hereΒ
Update: Sycamore Gap Tree π³
An update to a (surprisingly) developing story about an old, famous tree!Read more about the Sycamore Gap tree shoots here
More Accessible Astronomy π, Repeat
From the archive, universal images are being made more universally accessible!Read more descriptions in the article here
Official Cat of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A cat has been hired to a VERY serious role in the Lithuanian government. Good for you Rango!Read more about Rango here
Flavor Flav at the Olympics β±πββοΈπ₯
The US Women's Water Polo team has an amazing fan, sponsor, and ambassador. And her wears a clock!Β
Beach Vacuum Robodog ππ§Ήπ€πΆ
A new drone that looks like a dog wearing a vacuum! Now THAT is some good news.Read more about VERO hereΒ
Slow Down for Flowers πΌ, Repeat
From the archive, a novel and lovely way to slow folks downΒ
Gas Butter π«π§
A science-y food startup called Savor is building the butter of... the FUTURE!Read more about future-butter here
Moon Tunnel π
Researchers have used radar data to learn more about our lunar dance partner. Read more about the tunnel here
Beacon, Buoy, Bell πΆπ
More dogs with jobs on in this episode - lifesaving pups out on the beach! Listen to NPR's interview here
Gold Medal Nursery π₯πΆ
For the first time, new parents at the 2024 Olympics will have a special spot to connect with their little ones. Read more about the nursery hereΒ
The Gnome Restoration Society
A midnight theft. A mysterious stranger. A squad of gnomes. It's a good news caper!Read more about the gnomes hereΒ
Gotta Get the Goat Vote ππ³, Repeat
Goats are coming back to Riverside Park in NYC! According to the Riverside Park Conservancy:βThanks to the goat crewβs hard work at 120th Street over the past four sum...
Cats and Mowing π»
A YouTube lawncare creator helps a cat and the cat helpers too!Check out the GoFundMe hereΒ
Ts and Eyes ππ
After a passionate public campaign, trains in Boston are getting a fun upgrade- a fungrade! Read more about the upgrade hereΒ
The Dannahue Rose πΉ, Repeat
From the archive, a rose breeding company makes history with their newest type.Β
Vase Back in Place
A thrift store find turns out to be second hand or maybe like... 200th hand. Read more about the repatriation here