The Good News Podcast

From the archive, a researcher believes that a Mona Lisa mystery has been solved! Read more about the bridge here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, guerrilla gardening is a pretty fun act of rebellion that I can totally get behind. Learn more about guerrilla gardening here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This summer might be very productive for solar and wind farms in Great Britain. Potentially, TOO productive! Read more about summer usage suggestions here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two eagle chicks are yet unnamed- and you can suggest some options! Learn more about the chicks here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a popular TV show in Sweden is something you can watch for hours- technically 24 hours for days if you'd like- this year, the migration is back on April 22nd!  Read more about slow TV and the moose migration here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Magawa, the landmine-sniffing rat has recently been honored with an awesome statue in Cambodia. Read more about Magawa and the statue here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Building with LEGO bricks is traditionally a super visual process- the instructions are just pictures. Now, Bricks for the Blind is making these instructions accessible for blind and visually impaired builders all over. Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new law in Brazil let's courts help couples determine pet custody when a relationship ends- that's good news for pets! Read more about the law here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hidden Valley is sending people to Europe to taste foods with a splash of ranch. Sounds like a fun summer job! Learn more about the ranchbassador program here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A website helps you find some of the least read Wikipedia articles and learn something new. Check out LonelyWiki here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, scientists are shoving robots into beehives to keep them alive over the winter- that's good news!  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new service from the Nashville Public Library system helps to modernize older media to make it a bit easier to access. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, research has been able to reproduce a song that a bird was dreaming... WHAT?! Read more about the research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a new banana might be making its way to your grocer- keep your eyes... peeled. Read more about the banana here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Bank of England recently asked what should be on their bills and winner is a natural choice. Read more about the new notes here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dolly Parton continues to set an excellent example! Read more about the hospital here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A new scientific milestone has been hit (literally) out in outer space! Read more about DART here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a group of helpful rebels are building and installing seating around the Bay Area. In the San Fran area, the number of benches installed is well over a hundred, and the movement is expanding too! Benches are popping up in L.A. and other cities too- very cool! Read more about the benches here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a cool and useful project that leverages the power of listening for improving mental health. Since this episode first released, the BBC has produced a more in-depth documentary about the project. Check out the documentary here Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New Orleans is experimenting with new (and old) approaches to parade throws. Read more about beads here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to a story from a few months ago: Reading Rainbow is SO back baby! Read more about the new show here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a robot (NOT a drone) is helping restore a fragile ocean ecosystem! Read more about the robot and seagrasses here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A cafe in Portland has become a hub for the local Deaf and hard of hearing community. Read more about the cafe here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A lovely partnership between bird and farmer can lead to more cherries and safer cherries too! Read more about the birds and the fruits here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A bumper spud crop in Germany is getting distributed all over. Read more about the potato-palooza here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★