Library Memory Lab ๐ผ
A new service from the Nashville Public Library system helps to modernize older media to make it a bit easier to access. โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ

A new service from the Nashville Public Library system helps to modernize older media to make it a bit easier to access. โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
From the archive, research has been able to reproduce a song that a bird was dreaming... WHAT?! Read more about the research here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
From the archive, a new banana might be making its way to your grocer- keep your eyes... peeled. Read more about the banana here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
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 โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
Dolly Parton continues to set an excellent example! Read more about the hospital here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
A new scientific milestone has been hit (literally) out in outer space! Read more about DART here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
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 โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ ...
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 โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ ...
New Orleans is experimenting with new (and old) approaches to parade throws. Read more about beads here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
An update to a story from a few months ago: Reading Rainbow is SO back baby! Read more about the new show here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
From the archive, a robot (NOT a drone) is helping restore a fragile ocean ecosystem! Read more about the robot and seagrasses here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
A cafe in Portland has become a hub for the local Deaf and hard of hearing community. Read more about the cafe here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
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 โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
A bumper spud crop in Germany is getting distributed all over. Read more about the potato-palooza here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
Lead is bad for us, but we've been getting it out of our bodies- and we can prove it! Learn more about the study here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
From the archive, a social media trend that encourages people to get outside and share what they love- nothing wrong with that! Now there's a book too! Learn more about stick nation here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
Boston continues to set a great example with its public transit system- for humans and for bees! Read more about the program here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
Two stories of pets being placed in charge: one train stationmaster and one neighborhood mayor. Read more about the pet mayoral election here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
A new Barbie is even more good news for representation and play time! Check out this announcement video to learn more โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
A famous (maybe the most famous?) sheep has big news. Learn more about Fiona's last few years here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
From the archive, an art installation and future book is growing in a Norwegian forest outside of Oslo! Read more about the project here and listen to the Ted Radio Hour episode with this project here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
A talented origami folder (origamist?) has founded a new super strong fold that can help in future emergencies. Read more about the folder here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
It's that time of year once again. Merry Christmas everyone- sing yourself some good news with this archival episode! โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
Grandmas are offering advice in the US and (soon) around the world! Read more about the grandma stands here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
A raccoon went on a bender and eventually ended raising nearly a quarter million dollars for the local animal shelter- that's good news! Read more about the trashed trash panda here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
Two pieces of good news spanning the globe that both have to do with otters! Read more about the otter rescue here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
From the archive, a cute kiddo and kind public servants- that's good news! โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
An experiment from the 80s is still yielding results today- and it's all thanks for gophers! Read more about the gophers and the fungi here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
Magazine readers across the UK came together to craft for cats (and break a record too, for good measure!)! Read more about the effort here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ
Scientists are expanding their toolkits to help reefs bounce back as ocean's get warmer. Read more about the project here โ Support this podcast on Patreon โ