Recently Scotland has passed a rule requiring bricks with space for birds in new construction.

Read more about the rule here

From the archive, in New England, a smart reuse (continued use?) of technology to keep folks connected.

Read more about the payphones here

From the archive, a new paint has the potential to help buildings react to and change with the seasons.

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From the archive, a new paint can help keep buildings cooler in humid, rainy places around the globe.

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Two best friends are bringing each other (and social media fans) lots of joy.

Learn more about the duck and a dog here

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

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. 

A group of 18 donkeys are doing great work protecting a Spanish national park.

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California is reining in the wild world of food expiration labeling- that's good news!

Read more about the labels here

Kevin Bean (formerly Kevin Bacon) is helping to get the word out about Beansday!

Read more about the name change here