The Good News Podcast

From the archive, an impressive (and unexpectedly international) tale of maritime rescue. Read more about the rescue here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Libraries, both public and little free, are growing and changing with their communities! Read more here and here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Seaweed is reaching its premium plastic potential! Read more about the algal innovation here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, Swedish slow TV is back at it again!  Read more about slow TV and the moose migration here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Research shows that working out your mouth and throat muscles with conch shell can help your sleep better- that's great news! Read more about the research here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, dogs are getting to work reintroducing native plants to an urban nature reserve. Read more about the project (and see some pup pics) here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new Barbie is good news for representation and make believe play time! Read more about this newest doll here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New technology using old techniques might yield quick, low-carbon housing! Very cool! Read more about the 3D houses here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Good news from sidewalks near you- you can see space stuff! Read more about #popscope here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Reintroduced wolves are having impacts throughout entire ecosystems! Read more about the wolf + tree research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a drone that looks like a dog wearing a vacuum! Now THAT is some good news. Read more about a recent robopup adventure here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Something that may have cursed explorers 100 years ago has promising medical properties nowadays. Cool! Read more about the research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to a few episodes over the years about the cost of renewable energy generation compared to fossil fuel generation. Read more about the UN address here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From New England, a smart reuse (continued use?) of technology to keep folks connected. Read more about the payphones here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A fun race from the UK is good news for the snails and those who love them. Read more about the race here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, the "world's first library farm" sounds incredible! Read more about the library and it's farm here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a midnight theft. A mysterious stranger. A squad of gnomes. It's a good news caper! Read more about the gnomes here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new paint can help keep buildings cooler in humid, rainy places around the globe. Read more about it here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update from a story out of Paris from about two years ago- get your suit on (bathing, preferably) and come along to the Seine! Read more about swimming in the river here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An adopted dog shows its love and affection when it mattered most. Read more about Chico the beagle here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 project here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, gold is getting pulled out of old electronics. Recently, it seems like the process may get refined even more- leading to safer, cleaner gold extraction. Neat! Read more about the new process here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new detention option could get more kids outside and soaking up some tree time. Read more about these hiking detentions here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a science-y food startup called Savor is building the butter of... the FUTURE! Now, it seems like folks are eating (and enjoying) this new butter and I might finally get that taste-test that I want. Read more about future-butter here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An innovative bike design is built for people who need the most reliable possible bike. Learn more about the bike here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★