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The Good News Podcast is your thrice weekly reminder that not all news is bad.

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3:17

Olo: A New Color 👁🟦🟩

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2025/04/22

Scientists have zapped retinae with lasers and described a color never before seen by the human eye.Read more (and see an un-lasered) version of the color here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:37

Sloth Dentistry 🦥🦷

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2025/04/19

A sloth named Rico has undergone a novel surgery to help with a toothache.Read more about the surgery here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:52

Stumpy: Replaced and Cloned 🌸, Repeat

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2025/04/17

Stumpy's clones are alive and well one year later and Stumpy fever is still going strong- it even has a theme song now!Check out the Stumpy song here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:14

We Hope You Fail Better

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2025/04/12

An art exhibit about failure and getting better has a phone number you can call to inspire others- so cool!Read more about the exhibit here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:52

Friendship Benches

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2025/04/11

A cool and useful project that leverages the power of listening for improving mental health. Read more about the project here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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2:31

Ronin the Rat 🐀

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2025/04/08

A new rat is on the scene, sniffing out dangers and helping humans stay safe. Good work Ronin!Read more about Ronin here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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4:35

Busting Out Benches 🚏

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2025/04/03

A group of helpful rebels are building and installing seating around the Bay Area.Read more about the benches here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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6:45

Update: RIP P-22

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2025/04/01

An update to a story from a few years ago- a bridge has been built! Read more about the project here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:24

Fonts for the Future 🔤, Repeat

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2025/03/30

From the archive, a big publisher is experimenting with page-saving fonts to cut down on paper.Read more about the fonts here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:15

March Napness 🐻💤

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2025/03/27

A new competition pits sleeping bears against each other to find out who can nap the HARDEST.Read more about the competition here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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5:10

Tactile Universe 🌌, Repeat

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2025/03/26

From the archive, an educational astronomy project that helps to make astro-imagery more accessible and engaging to the visually impaired community.Read more about the project here and check out the downloadable resources here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:36

Tiny Dam Demolitions

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2025/03/20

Big dams get lots of attention (looking at you Hoover!) but smaller dams can have a big impact on a fish and other wildlife.Read more about these dams here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:43

Paint Potential

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2025/03/13

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 ★

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3:49

Bye Bye Brown Bananas 🍌

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2025/03/11

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 ★

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3:23

Watercube, Repeat

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2025/03/06

From the archive, tech that can make drinking water from the air. Since originally airing, this technology has in fact gotten smaller and cheaper and has been used in emergency situation to provide drinking water. Pretty cool!Read more about the Watercube in action here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:14

Sewercules, Repeat

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2025/02/27

From the archive, stories of ancient history under the streets. I thought of this story because there was recently a big Roman discovery in London. Read more about that discovery here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:42

Asteroid Investigation 🌠

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2025/02/22

An asteroid has gotten into the news recently and scientists are paying close attention.Read more about the asteroid here ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:11

Wooden Blades

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2025/02/20

One hard-to-recycle part of renewable energy production is getting a green(er) upgrade.Read more about the blades here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:52

CPR Double Dip 💓

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2025/02/18

Two stories about two people teaching and using CPR to change (and save) lives.Sign up for CPR classes here if you want to learn or get a refresher★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:41

Update: An Old Bird, Repeat

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2025/02/15

Breaking (good) news! Wisdom has returned and is officially taking care of her new hatchling. Back in December, Wisdom was confirmed to have laid the egg and now it's one of her 30+ hatchlings.Read more about Wisdom here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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