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Five Things Going Right

Five Things Going Right

By: Stan Berteloot
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Five Things Going Right is a daily five-minute podcast covering real, verifiable progress in science, medicine, technology, and the environment. Every weekday, hosts Grace and Josh walk through five stories that actually happened, each checked against the original reporting from sources like the WHO, the IEA, Nature, and university research. A calm, fact-grounded start to your day. New episodes every weekday morning.© 2026 Stan Berteloot Politics & Government Science
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  • Five Things Going Right: July 1, 2026

    Five Things Going Right: July 1, 2026
    Jul 1 2026

    Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Nepal's Supreme Court on June 18, 2026 issued a binding directive ordering the government to guarantee equal; Bruce Devlin, without a degree, was promoted twice in four years and became senior quality engineer at a; Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory demonstrated that molybdenum disulfide catalyst converts methane; A minimally invasive procedure blocking abnormal blood vessels around the knee may offer lasting pain relief; Penn State researchers identified a corn trait (longer xylem vessel elements and deeper roots) that improves.

    Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today!

    📚 Sources:
    • https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/nepals-highest-court-orders-government-to-guarantee-same-sex-marriage-rights/
    • https://reasonstobecheerful.world/skill-based-job-training-uk/
    • https://phys.org/news/2026-06-abundant-catalyst-methane-valuable-liquid.html
    • https://scitechdaily.com/new-nonsurgical-knee-treatment-delivers-lasting-pain-relief/
    • https://phys.org/news/2026-06-newly-corn-trait-crop-drought.html
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    4 mins
  • Five Things Going Right: June 30, 2026

    Five Things Going Right: June 30, 2026
    Jun 30 2026

    Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: India, China, and Indonesia have recorded record low infant mortality rates; 50 million Africans across 40 countries now have electricity access through a $15 billion World Bank and; NUS scientists developed an oral vaccine using virus-like particles delivered by Lactococcus lactis bacteria; An international expedition drilling the Great Barrier Reef has reconstructed 30,000 years of reef collapse; Strengthening circadian rhythms may help the brain recover after stroke, even when treatment begins days.

    Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today!

    📚 Sources:
    • https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/record-low-child-mortality-rates-recorded-in-both-india-and-china/
    • https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/billion-dollar-program-connects-50-million-people-to-the-power-grid-across-africa/
    • https://phys.org/news/2026-06-breakthrough-aquaculture-oral-vaccine-fish.html
    • https://phys.org/news/2026-06-great-barrier-reef-drilling-reveals.html
    • https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-surprising-way-to-help-the-brain-recover-after-stroke/
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    4 mins
  • Five Things Going Right: June 29, 2026

    Five Things Going Right: June 29, 2026
    Jun 29 2026

    Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Injectable silk-kudzu hydrogel achieved complete wound closure in laboratory tests within 72 hours; Rodent eradication on Lord Howe Island has resulted in a surge in invertebrate populations, particularly; A study of 134 elections in 16 countries (1990-2021) found that stronger unemployment welfare systems are; Mountain lion visits to a small California preserve (45 miles south of San Francisco) between 2015 and 2020; A laser-based 3D imaging system developed by Prof. Zhang Zhirong's team enables precise detection.

    Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today!

    📚 Sources:
    • https://phys.org/news/2026-06-silk-kudzu-hydrogel-wound-closure.html
    • https://scitechdaily.com/worlds-largest-island-rodent-eradication-sparks-remarkable-invertebrate-comeback/
    • https://phys.org/news/2026-06-unemployment-welfare-curb-populism.html
    • https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100424.htm
    • https://phys.org/news/2026-06-laser-based-3d-imaging-enables.html
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    4 mins
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