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3D Printed Dirt House, Repeat
From the archive, technology using old techniques might yield quick, low-carbon housing! Very cool! Read more about the 3D houses here
Greener Fireworks π
Japanese fireworks may soon get a bit more eco-friendly. Read more about the fireworks hereΒ
Milk-source Heat Pump π₯π‘
New tech in the dairy space! Warm milk needs to be cooled, and water needs to be hot to clean- enter the heat pump! Read more about the new tech here
Phone Box Saved β
An artist has gone above and beyond to save (and draw attention to) a rare UK phone box. Read more about the trip here
Houseplant Hospital πΏπ₯
Plant parents rejoice! A new business can help keep your plants healthy, and happy! Read more about the business here
Minecraft Urban Design βπ
Minecraft helps people build digital cities and also improve their real-world cities too. Read more about the program here
The Real Tooth Fairy π¦·π§ββοΈ, Repeat
From the archive, teeth might soon be regrowable! Read more about tooth regrowth here
OLAUG πββοΈ
A group of older pals are swimming, diving, and cleaning ponds all over Cape Cod. Very cool! Read more about the group here
Swift Bricks π§±
Recently Scotland has passed a rule requiring bricks with space for birds in new construction. Read more about the rule here
Payphones But Free π, Repeat
From the archive, in New England, a smart reuse (continued use?) of technology to keep folks connected. Read more about the payphones here
Paint Potential, Repeat
From the archive, a new paint has the potential to help buildings react to and change with the seasons. Read more about the paint here
Sweating Paint π§π¨, Repeat
From the archive, a new paint can help keep buildings cooler in humid, rainy places around the globe. Read more about it hereΒ
Duck and a Dog π¦π
Two best friends are bringing each other (and social media fans) lots of joy. Learn more about the duck and a dog here
Beluga Bon Voyage π³
A plan is afoot (afin?) to rescue 30 stranded beluga whales and get them to more hoptiable forever homes. Read more about the rescue here
Auroralumina attenboroughii, Repeat
From the archive, a new species named after a legend. Sir David Attenborough recently turned 100 years old, so I thought this episode would be appropriate.Β
Burro Bomberos π§―
A group of 18 donkeys are doing great work protecting a Spanish national park. Read more about the donkeys hereΒ
CA Food Labels π₯«
California is reining in the wild world of food expiration labeling- that's good news! Read more about the labels here
Kevin Bean π₯
Kevin Bean (formerly Kevin Bacon) is helping to get the word out about Beansday! Read more about the name change here
Lemonade Laws ππ₯€
In Michigan, new legislation would let kids run lemonade stands without permits or fees- that's good news! Read more about the new law here
Water Window π°, Repeat
From the archive, researchers at MIT have tested out a passive device that can grab water out of the air in one of the driest places on earth. Read more about the proj...