The Good News Podcast

New research suggests that sleeping in on the weekend might be good for your heart- that's good news!Read more about the research here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is going statewide in the largest state in the US. That's good news! Learn more about donating to the imagination library here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Notpla, the seaweed plastic maker, is continuing to find ways to replace plastic with dissolvable seaweed.Read more about the new grant here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, good news from sidewalks near you- you can see space stuff!Read more about #popscope here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Two world records have been busted in Kenya- both related to planting trees! Read more about the planting here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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

Japanese fireworks may soon get a bit more eco-friendly.Read more about the fireworks here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An artist has gone above and beyond to save (and draw attention to) a rare UK phone box.Read more about the trip here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Plant parents rejoice! A new business can help keep your plants healthy, and happy!Read more about the business here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Minecraft helps people build digital cities and also improve their real-world cities too. Read more about the program here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, teeth might soon be regrowable! Read more about tooth regrowth here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A group of older pals are swimming, diving, and cleaning ponds all over Cape Cod. Very cool!Read more about the group here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Recently Scotland has passed a rule requiring bricks with space for birds in new construction. Read more about the rule here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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

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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, 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 ★

Two best friends are bringing each other (and social media fans) lots of joy.Learn more about the duck and a dog here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A group of 18 donkeys are doing great work protecting a Spanish national park.Read more about the donkeys here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

California is reining in the wild world of food expiration labeling- that's good news!Read more about the labels here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Kevin Bean (formerly Kevin Bacon) is helping to get the word out about Beansday!Read more about the name change here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 project here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Perseverance, the rover on Mars, has just hit a neat milestone and has been doing very cool science for 5 years.Read more about the science Perseverance has been doing here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Solar panels continue to get cheaper and cheaper, meaning more and more are getting built. For the first time ever solar (just solar!) generated more electricity than coal. Read more about this milestone here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, 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 ★

Japanese soccer fans have gotten a darn good reputation around the globe. Read more about the fans' tradition here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, researchers in Japan have created a plastic-ish material that is strong and flexible, but dissolves when it gets salty... like in an ocean!Read more about this cool material here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Ocean Cleanup is coming to LA to help clean up its rivers before the LA28 Olympic games.Read more about the cleanup here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Five donkeys in the French countryside are helping folks tackle their mental health challenges. Read more about the program here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Mayor Mamdani in NYC has signed an executive order repealing bedtime for the youth of the city... for at least a little while. Read more about the repeal here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Drones in the UK are spotting bird's nests in farmers' fields, protecting them and helping them bounce back.Read more about the birds and the drones here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Flavor Flav continues to support and bolster women Olympians and Paralympians. Read more about SHE Weekend here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A beautiful partnership between two institutions: libraries and schools!Read more about The 81 Club here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a new game helps connect younger and older people and share accomplishments. Seems like a great idea!Read more about the game here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Fromt the archive, a giant, glassy building in Chicago has upgraded it's windows to make them safer for birds flying on by. Read more about the glass and the birds here  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Sir David Attenborough has just turned 100- what a milestone! People all over this Planet Earth have been celebrating him in all kinds of ways. Read more about the birthday celebrations here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Seeds have little vibration detectors that help them get to growing when the rain starts falling. That's good news!Read more about the seed study here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

An update to a story from about a year ago about the magnificent Voyager 1 probe. Read more about the repair work here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From the archive, a study shows some good news about helping each other.Read more about the study here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Marking ten years since Prince's death, Paisley Park in Minnesota is releasing ten previously unreleased tracks over the next year- that's good news!Read more about the celebration here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A project in the trees in Sumatra has paid off- after a bit of a delay. Read more about the bridge here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ★