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      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 19, 2026</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Coral Catch, a nonprofit in Indonesia, is training women in diving and coral conservation skills while; A growing number of music festivals are implementing land restoration and environmental change programs that; Researchers at Yale identified lacosamide, an FDA-approved medication, as a promising treatment for; U.S. children's cumulative likelihood of child welfare system contact (investigation, confirmed maltreatment; A new diagnostic tool can distinguish between benign canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma and malignant oral.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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.

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<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/saving-indonesias-coral-reefs-by-empowering-women/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/saving-indonesias-coral-reefs-by-empowering-women/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/can-festivals-leave-the-land-better-than-they-found-it/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/can-festivals-leave-the-land-better-than-they-found-it/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/fda-approved-drug-shows-promise-for-reversing-osteoarthritis-damage/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/fda-approved-drug-shows-promise-for-reversing-osteoarthritis-damage/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-covid-children-likelihood-contact-child.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-covid-children-likelihood-contact-child.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-drug-invasive-canine-oral-tumors.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-drug-invasive-canine-oral-tumors.html</a></li>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Coral Catch, a nonprofit in Indonesia, is training women in diving and coral conservation skills while; A growing number of music festivals are implementing land restoration and environmental change programs that; Researchers at Yale identified lacosamide, an FDA-approved medication, as a promising treatment for; U.S. children's cumulative likelihood of child welfare system contact (investigation, confirmed maltreatment; A new diagnostic tool can distinguish between benign canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma and malignant oral.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/saving-indonesias-coral-reefs-by-empowering-women/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/saving-indonesias-coral-reefs-by-empowering-women/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/can-festivals-leave-the-land-better-than-they-found-it/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/can-festivals-leave-the-land-better-than-they-found-it/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/fda-approved-drug-shows-promise-for-reversing-osteoarthritis-damage/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/fda-approved-drug-shows-promise-for-reversing-osteoarthritis-damage/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-covid-children-likelihood-contact-child.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-covid-children-likelihood-contact-child.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-drug-invasive-canine-oral-tumors.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-drug-invasive-canine-oral-tumors.html</a></li>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:05:52 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Coral Catch, a nonprofit in Indonesia, is training women in diving and coral conservation skills while; A growing number of music festivals are implementing land restoration and environmental change programs that; Researchers at Yale identified lacosamide, an FDA-approved medication, as a promising treatment for; U.S. children's cumulative likelihood of child welfare system contact (investigation, confirmed maltreatment; A new diagnostic tool can distinguish between benign canine acanthomatous ameloblastoma and malignant oral.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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.

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<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/saving-indonesias-coral-reefs-by-empowering-women/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/saving-indonesias-coral-reefs-by-empowering-women/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/can-festivals-leave-the-land-better-than-they-found-it/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/can-festivals-leave-the-land-better-than-they-found-it/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/fda-approved-drug-shows-promise-for-reversing-osteoarthritis-damage/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/fda-approved-drug-shows-promise-for-reversing-osteoarthritis-damage/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-covid-children-likelihood-contact-child.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-covid-children-likelihood-contact-child.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-drug-invasive-canine-oral-tumors.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-drug-invasive-canine-oral-tumors.html</a></li>
</ul>
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      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 18, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 18, 2026</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Researchers have developed an experimental compound that attacks cancer cells by exploiting their sugar; Cleared tropical rainforests recover 90 percent of their species diversity within a single human generation; Médecins Solidaires is sending traveling doctors to rural French clinics for one-week rotations to address; An Italian farm growing 1,500 varieties of fruit and vegetables using biomimicry and agroecological methods; A quantum computer completed a difficult calculation in about 15 minutes while classical simulation methods.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-drug-turns-cancers-favorite-fuel-into-a-deadly-weakness/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-drug-turns-cancers-favorite-fuel-into-a-deadly-weakness/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/rainforest-biodiversity-rebounds-within-a-single-generation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/rainforest-biodiversity-rebounds-within-a-single-generation/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/france-medical-deserts-traveling-doctors/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/france-medical-deserts-traveling-doctors/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/black-tomatoes-and-white-aubergines-the-future-of-farming-is-quantum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/black-tomatoes-and-white-aubergines-the-future-of-farming-is-quantum/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computer-solves-a-problem-in-15-minutes-that-classical-methods-cant-practically-compute/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computer-solves-a-problem-in-15-minutes-that-classical-methods-cant-practically-compute/</a></li>
</ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Researchers have developed an experimental compound that attacks cancer cells by exploiting their sugar; Cleared tropical rainforests recover 90 percent of their species diversity within a single human generation; Médecins Solidaires is sending traveling doctors to rural French clinics for one-week rotations to address; An Italian farm growing 1,500 varieties of fruit and vegetables using biomimicry and agroecological methods; A quantum computer completed a difficult calculation in about 15 minutes while classical simulation methods.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-drug-turns-cancers-favorite-fuel-into-a-deadly-weakness/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-drug-turns-cancers-favorite-fuel-into-a-deadly-weakness/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/rainforest-biodiversity-rebounds-within-a-single-generation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/rainforest-biodiversity-rebounds-within-a-single-generation/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/france-medical-deserts-traveling-doctors/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/france-medical-deserts-traveling-doctors/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/black-tomatoes-and-white-aubergines-the-future-of-farming-is-quantum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/black-tomatoes-and-white-aubergines-the-future-of-farming-is-quantum/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computer-solves-a-problem-in-15-minutes-that-classical-methods-cant-practically-compute/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computer-solves-a-problem-in-15-minutes-that-classical-methods-cant-practically-compute/</a></li>
</ul>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:05:57 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
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      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Researchers have developed an experimental compound that attacks cancer cells by exploiting their sugar; Cleared tropical rainforests recover 90 percent of their species diversity within a single human generation; Médecins Solidaires is sending traveling doctors to rural French clinics for one-week rotations to address; An Italian farm growing 1,500 varieties of fruit and vegetables using biomimicry and agroecological methods; A quantum computer completed a difficult calculation in about 15 minutes while classical simulation methods.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-drug-turns-cancers-favorite-fuel-into-a-deadly-weakness/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-drug-turns-cancers-favorite-fuel-into-a-deadly-weakness/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/rainforest-biodiversity-rebounds-within-a-single-generation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/rainforest-biodiversity-rebounds-within-a-single-generation/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/france-medical-deserts-traveling-doctors/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/france-medical-deserts-traveling-doctors/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/black-tomatoes-and-white-aubergines-the-future-of-farming-is-quantum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/black-tomatoes-and-white-aubergines-the-future-of-farming-is-quantum/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computer-solves-a-problem-in-15-minutes-that-classical-methods-cant-practically-compute/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computer-solves-a-problem-in-15-minutes-that-classical-methods-cant-practically-compute/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 17, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 17, 2026</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Researchers restored two hours of sleep in Alzheimer's brains in a research breakthrough; Creek restoration in California resulted in young salmon growing twice as fast and doubling their survival; A brief 15-minute firearm safety intervention more than doubled willingness among initially-opposed gun; Gene-edited beagles produced no detectable Can f 1 allergen protein in saliva, hair, and dander in early tests; A $60 blood test detects over 90% of stage 2-4 lung cancers by analyzing chemical patterns on circulating DNA.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/two-hours-of-sleep-restored-in-alzheimers-brains-in-research-breakthrough/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/two-hours-of-sleep-restored-in-alzheimers-brains-in-research-breakthrough/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/california-creek-restoration-helps-young-salmon-grow-twice-as-fast-and-doubles-their-survival-rate/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/california-creek-restoration-helps-young-salmon-grow-twice-as-fast-and-doubles-their-survival-rate/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-firearm-safety-home-storage.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-firearm-safety-home-storage.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-gene-beagles-major-dog-allergen.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-gene-beagles-major-dog-allergen.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-60-blood-test-detects-lung-cancer-without-costly-dna-sequencing/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-60-blood-test-detects-lung-cancer-without-costly-dna-sequencing/</a></li>
</ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Researchers restored two hours of sleep in Alzheimer's brains in a research breakthrough; Creek restoration in California resulted in young salmon growing twice as fast and doubling their survival; A brief 15-minute firearm safety intervention more than doubled willingness among initially-opposed gun; Gene-edited beagles produced no detectable Can f 1 allergen protein in saliva, hair, and dander in early tests; A $60 blood test detects over 90% of stage 2-4 lung cancers by analyzing chemical patterns on circulating DNA.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/two-hours-of-sleep-restored-in-alzheimers-brains-in-research-breakthrough/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/two-hours-of-sleep-restored-in-alzheimers-brains-in-research-breakthrough/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/california-creek-restoration-helps-young-salmon-grow-twice-as-fast-and-doubles-their-survival-rate/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/california-creek-restoration-helps-young-salmon-grow-twice-as-fast-and-doubles-their-survival-rate/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-firearm-safety-home-storage.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-firearm-safety-home-storage.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-gene-beagles-major-dog-allergen.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-gene-beagles-major-dog-allergen.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-60-blood-test-detects-lung-cancer-without-costly-dna-sequencing/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-60-blood-test-detects-lung-cancer-without-costly-dna-sequencing/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:05:52 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d7ee0378/99c532fa.mp3" length="3407247" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>213</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Researchers restored two hours of sleep in Alzheimer's brains in a research breakthrough; Creek restoration in California resulted in young salmon growing twice as fast and doubling their survival; A brief 15-minute firearm safety intervention more than doubled willingness among initially-opposed gun; Gene-edited beagles produced no detectable Can f 1 allergen protein in saliva, hair, and dander in early tests; A $60 blood test detects over 90% of stage 2-4 lung cancers by analyzing chemical patterns on circulating DNA.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/two-hours-of-sleep-restored-in-alzheimers-brains-in-research-breakthrough/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/two-hours-of-sleep-restored-in-alzheimers-brains-in-research-breakthrough/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/california-creek-restoration-helps-young-salmon-grow-twice-as-fast-and-doubles-their-survival-rate/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/california-creek-restoration-helps-young-salmon-grow-twice-as-fast-and-doubles-their-survival-rate/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-firearm-safety-home-storage.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-firearm-safety-home-storage.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-gene-beagles-major-dog-allergen.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-gene-beagles-major-dog-allergen.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-60-blood-test-detects-lung-cancer-without-costly-dna-sequencing/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-60-blood-test-detects-lung-cancer-without-costly-dna-sequencing/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7ee0378/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 14, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 14, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fba4c14</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The East Kolkata Wetlands recycle approximately 900 million liters of Kolkata's wastewater daily through; A study of 204,907 adults across 22 countries found that fulfilling friendships and close social; A Bournemouth University study of 54 years of osprey data in northern Scotland found that a small number of; Six sets of 30-second all-out sprints altered nearly 25% of proteins measured, compared to fewer than 0.25%; GLP-1 medications are associated with a 30% lower breast cancer risk in a study of over 110,000 women.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/east-kolkata-wetlands/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/east-kolkata-wetlands/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-fulfilling-friendships-linked-health-countries.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-fulfilling-friendships-linked-health-countries.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-pairs-ospreys-population-recovery.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-pairs-ospreys-population-recovery.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/sprinting-3342622/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=sprinting-3342622" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/sprinting-3342622/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=sprinting-3342622</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/popular-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-linked-to-30-lower-breast-cancer-risk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/popular-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-linked-to-30-lower-breast-cancer-risk/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The East Kolkata Wetlands recycle approximately 900 million liters of Kolkata's wastewater daily through; A study of 204,907 adults across 22 countries found that fulfilling friendships and close social; A Bournemouth University study of 54 years of osprey data in northern Scotland found that a small number of; Six sets of 30-second all-out sprints altered nearly 25% of proteins measured, compared to fewer than 0.25%; GLP-1 medications are associated with a 30% lower breast cancer risk in a study of over 110,000 women.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/east-kolkata-wetlands/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/east-kolkata-wetlands/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-fulfilling-friendships-linked-health-countries.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-fulfilling-friendships-linked-health-countries.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-pairs-ospreys-population-recovery.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-pairs-ospreys-population-recovery.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/sprinting-3342622/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=sprinting-3342622" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/sprinting-3342622/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=sprinting-3342622</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/popular-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-linked-to-30-lower-breast-cancer-risk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/popular-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-linked-to-30-lower-breast-cancer-risk/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:05:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/0fba4c14/010fd74b.mp3" length="3447789" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>216</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The East Kolkata Wetlands recycle approximately 900 million liters of Kolkata's wastewater daily through; A study of 204,907 adults across 22 countries found that fulfilling friendships and close social; A Bournemouth University study of 54 years of osprey data in northern Scotland found that a small number of; Six sets of 30-second all-out sprints altered nearly 25% of proteins measured, compared to fewer than 0.25%; GLP-1 medications are associated with a 30% lower breast cancer risk in a study of over 110,000 women.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/east-kolkata-wetlands/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/east-kolkata-wetlands/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-fulfilling-friendships-linked-health-countries.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-fulfilling-friendships-linked-health-countries.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-pairs-ospreys-population-recovery.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-pairs-ospreys-population-recovery.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/sprinting-3342622/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=sprinting-3342622" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/sprinting-3342622/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=sprinting-3342622</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/popular-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-linked-to-30-lower-breast-cancer-risk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/popular-glp-1-weight-loss-drugs-linked-to-30-lower-breast-cancer-risk/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fba4c14/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 13, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 13, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">2b4cf43b-46f7-4785-9b6e-e5ee18dafb4f</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/652a2677</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The Great Barrier Reef experienced six mass bleaching events between 2016 and 2025, and a monsoon earlier; Sport in Mind has supported more than 60,000 people since its founding in 2010; University of Hong Kong researchers created a corrosion-resistant stainless steel (SS-H2) that could reduce; Large-scale peatland restoration in Indonesia reduced wildfire hotspots by up to 22% in restored areas during; Agrilo, a $10 soil test developed at MacEwan University using smartphone cameras, is now being deployed.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/great-barrier-reefs-recovery-from-bleaching-is-aided-by-monsoon/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/great-barrier-reefs-recovery-from-bleaching-is-aided-by-monsoon/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sport/three-sports-groups-using-movement-to-tackle-isolation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sport/three-sports-groups-using-movement-to-tackle-isolation/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260811052717.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260811052717.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-wildfires-peat-indonesia-tropical-forests.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-wildfires-peat-indonesia-tropical-forests.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-soil-global-virtual-reality-farmers.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-soil-global-virtual-reality-farmers.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The Great Barrier Reef experienced six mass bleaching events between 2016 and 2025, and a monsoon earlier; Sport in Mind has supported more than 60,000 people since its founding in 2010; University of Hong Kong researchers created a corrosion-resistant stainless steel (SS-H2) that could reduce; Large-scale peatland restoration in Indonesia reduced wildfire hotspots by up to 22% in restored areas during; Agrilo, a $10 soil test developed at MacEwan University using smartphone cameras, is now being deployed.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/great-barrier-reefs-recovery-from-bleaching-is-aided-by-monsoon/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/great-barrier-reefs-recovery-from-bleaching-is-aided-by-monsoon/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sport/three-sports-groups-using-movement-to-tackle-isolation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sport/three-sports-groups-using-movement-to-tackle-isolation/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260811052717.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260811052717.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-wildfires-peat-indonesia-tropical-forests.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-wildfires-peat-indonesia-tropical-forests.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-soil-global-virtual-reality-farmers.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-soil-global-virtual-reality-farmers.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:05:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/652a2677/413f538a.mp3" length="3441102" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>216</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The Great Barrier Reef experienced six mass bleaching events between 2016 and 2025, and a monsoon earlier; Sport in Mind has supported more than 60,000 people since its founding in 2010; University of Hong Kong researchers created a corrosion-resistant stainless steel (SS-H2) that could reduce; Large-scale peatland restoration in Indonesia reduced wildfire hotspots by up to 22% in restored areas during; Agrilo, a $10 soil test developed at MacEwan University using smartphone cameras, is now being deployed.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/great-barrier-reefs-recovery-from-bleaching-is-aided-by-monsoon/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/great-barrier-reefs-recovery-from-bleaching-is-aided-by-monsoon/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sport/three-sports-groups-using-movement-to-tackle-isolation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/sport/three-sports-groups-using-movement-to-tackle-isolation/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260811052717.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260811052717.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-wildfires-peat-indonesia-tropical-forests.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-wildfires-peat-indonesia-tropical-forests.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-soil-global-virtual-reality-farmers.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-soil-global-virtual-reality-farmers.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/652a2677/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 12, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 12, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">a038f660-17c1-4f94-953d-b28fb9af9950</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/e03e9944</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Pangenome-guided breeding of Tartary buckwheat successfully combined stress tolerance and higher yields by; Researchers at University at Buffalo developed an early warning system using publicly available data and; Legal reforms on same-sex relationships in Asia (India 2018, Taiwan 2019, Singapore 2023, Thailand 2025); Researchers at Universitat Rovira i Virgili have identified a method to convert used coffee grounds into; Replacing an internal-combustion vehicle with a battery electric vehicle almost always reduces greenhouse gas.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-himalayan-grain-potential-pangenome-higher.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-himalayan-grain-potential-pangenome-higher.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-early-housing-evictions.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-early-housing-evictions.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-legal-reforms-shift-discourse-social.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-legal-reforms-shift-discourse-social.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-find-a-smarter-way-to-turn-used-coffee-grounds-into-clean-fuel/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-find-a-smarter-way-to-turn-used-coffee-grounds-into-clean-fuel/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Pangenome-guided breeding of Tartary buckwheat successfully combined stress tolerance and higher yields by; Researchers at University at Buffalo developed an early warning system using publicly available data and; Legal reforms on same-sex relationships in Asia (India 2018, Taiwan 2019, Singapore 2023, Thailand 2025); Researchers at Universitat Rovira i Virgili have identified a method to convert used coffee grounds into; Replacing an internal-combustion vehicle with a battery electric vehicle almost always reduces greenhouse gas.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-himalayan-grain-potential-pangenome-higher.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-himalayan-grain-potential-pangenome-higher.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-early-housing-evictions.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-early-housing-evictions.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-legal-reforms-shift-discourse-social.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-legal-reforms-shift-discourse-social.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-find-a-smarter-way-to-turn-used-coffee-grounds-into-clean-fuel/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-find-a-smarter-way-to-turn-used-coffee-grounds-into-clean-fuel/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:05:56 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/e03e9944/ec456e40.mp3" length="3765438" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>236</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Pangenome-guided breeding of Tartary buckwheat successfully combined stress tolerance and higher yields by; Researchers at University at Buffalo developed an early warning system using publicly available data and; Legal reforms on same-sex relationships in Asia (India 2018, Taiwan 2019, Singapore 2023, Thailand 2025); Researchers at Universitat Rovira i Virgili have identified a method to convert used coffee grounds into; Replacing an internal-combustion vehicle with a battery electric vehicle almost always reduces greenhouse gas.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-himalayan-grain-potential-pangenome-higher.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-himalayan-grain-potential-pangenome-higher.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-early-housing-evictions.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-early-housing-evictions.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-legal-reforms-shift-discourse-social.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-legal-reforms-shift-discourse-social.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-find-a-smarter-way-to-turn-used-coffee-grounds-into-clean-fuel/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-find-a-smarter-way-to-turn-used-coffee-grounds-into-clean-fuel/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=carbon-emissions-benefits-electric-vehicles-3342292</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/e03e9944/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 11, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 11, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">49601ee2-c9ae-40cf-81a6-7e30f1de42a3</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d000560</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The FDA approved Moderna's mFlusiva, the first mRNA flu vaccine in the US, for adults 50+, and it; Solar eclipsed all other electricity sources in Utah for the first time in May 2026, generating nearly 1; CJ Biomaterials has developed sugar-based bioplastic pellets that break down in home composting without; A common-ground curriculum focusing on universal human values reduced discriminatory attitudes and boosted; A material made from DNA coated with glass is 5x stronger than steel and 4x lighter.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/the-us-just-approved-its-first-mrna-flu-vaccine-is-this-a-new-era/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/the-us-just-approved-its-first-mrna-flu-vaccine-is-this-a-new-era/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/utah-solar-generation-first-time" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/utah-solar-generation-first-time</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-traditional-plastic-forks-microplastics-sugar.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-traditional-plastic-forks-microplastics-sugar.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-common-ground-curriculum-boosts-tolerance.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-common-ground-curriculum-boosts-tolerance.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/mix-dna-with-glass-stronger-material-rep/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/mix-dna-with-glass-stronger-material-rep/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The FDA approved Moderna's mFlusiva, the first mRNA flu vaccine in the US, for adults 50+, and it; Solar eclipsed all other electricity sources in Utah for the first time in May 2026, generating nearly 1; CJ Biomaterials has developed sugar-based bioplastic pellets that break down in home composting without; A common-ground curriculum focusing on universal human values reduced discriminatory attitudes and boosted; A material made from DNA coated with glass is 5x stronger than steel and 4x lighter.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/the-us-just-approved-its-first-mrna-flu-vaccine-is-this-a-new-era/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/the-us-just-approved-its-first-mrna-flu-vaccine-is-this-a-new-era/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/utah-solar-generation-first-time" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/utah-solar-generation-first-time</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-traditional-plastic-forks-microplastics-sugar.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-traditional-plastic-forks-microplastics-sugar.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-common-ground-curriculum-boosts-tolerance.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-common-ground-curriculum-boosts-tolerance.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/mix-dna-with-glass-stronger-material-rep/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/mix-dna-with-glass-stronger-material-rep/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:05:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/2d000560/50b8bf6e.mp3" length="3264305" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>204</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The FDA approved Moderna's mFlusiva, the first mRNA flu vaccine in the US, for adults 50+, and it; Solar eclipsed all other electricity sources in Utah for the first time in May 2026, generating nearly 1; CJ Biomaterials has developed sugar-based bioplastic pellets that break down in home composting without; A common-ground curriculum focusing on universal human values reduced discriminatory attitudes and boosted; A material made from DNA coated with glass is 5x stronger than steel and 4x lighter.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/the-us-just-approved-its-first-mrna-flu-vaccine-is-this-a-new-era/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/the-us-just-approved-its-first-mrna-flu-vaccine-is-this-a-new-era/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/utah-solar-generation-first-time" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/utah-solar-generation-first-time</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-traditional-plastic-forks-microplastics-sugar.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-traditional-plastic-forks-microplastics-sugar.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-common-ground-curriculum-boosts-tolerance.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-common-ground-curriculum-boosts-tolerance.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/mix-dna-with-glass-stronger-material-rep/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/mix-dna-with-glass-stronger-material-rep/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d000560/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 10, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 10, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">e43b627b-d001-4eba-90ed-24796d0070ad</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/428c7618</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Anti-amyloid treatment removed most amyloid plaques in some brain regions and reduced neurodegeneration; Researchers at Kyoto University used orbital changes from approximately 1,200 Starlink satellites to map; Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute developed a catalyst using 75% less platinum while maintaining; A predictable daily routine may reduce pain and depression by supporting the body's circadian rhythm; A new nanostructured carbon fuel-cell catalyst design uses tiny amounts of platinum while remaining stable.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/rare-human-brain-study-reveals-how-an-alzheimers-drug-may-protect-the-brain/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/rare-human-brain-study-reveals-how-an-alzheimers-drug-may-protect-the-brain/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/starlink-satellites-reveal-a-hidden-atmosphere-300-miles-above-earth/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/starlink-satellites-reveal-a-hidden-atmosphere-300-miles-above-earth/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-platinum-hydrogen-fuel-cells.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-platinum-hydrogen-fuel-cells.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/this-simple-daily-habit-may-ease-pain-and-depression/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/this-simple-daily-habit-may-ease-pain-and-depression/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035140.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035140.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Anti-amyloid treatment removed most amyloid plaques in some brain regions and reduced neurodegeneration; Researchers at Kyoto University used orbital changes from approximately 1,200 Starlink satellites to map; Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute developed a catalyst using 75% less platinum while maintaining; A predictable daily routine may reduce pain and depression by supporting the body's circadian rhythm; A new nanostructured carbon fuel-cell catalyst design uses tiny amounts of platinum while remaining stable.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/rare-human-brain-study-reveals-how-an-alzheimers-drug-may-protect-the-brain/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/rare-human-brain-study-reveals-how-an-alzheimers-drug-may-protect-the-brain/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/starlink-satellites-reveal-a-hidden-atmosphere-300-miles-above-earth/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/starlink-satellites-reveal-a-hidden-atmosphere-300-miles-above-earth/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-platinum-hydrogen-fuel-cells.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-platinum-hydrogen-fuel-cells.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/this-simple-daily-habit-may-ease-pain-and-depression/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/this-simple-daily-habit-may-ease-pain-and-depression/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035140.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035140.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:05:55 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/428c7618/f3311280.mp3" length="3813921" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>239</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Anti-amyloid treatment removed most amyloid plaques in some brain regions and reduced neurodegeneration; Researchers at Kyoto University used orbital changes from approximately 1,200 Starlink satellites to map; Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute developed a catalyst using 75% less platinum while maintaining; A predictable daily routine may reduce pain and depression by supporting the body's circadian rhythm; A new nanostructured carbon fuel-cell catalyst design uses tiny amounts of platinum while remaining stable.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/rare-human-brain-study-reveals-how-an-alzheimers-drug-may-protect-the-brain/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/rare-human-brain-study-reveals-how-an-alzheimers-drug-may-protect-the-brain/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/starlink-satellites-reveal-a-hidden-atmosphere-300-miles-above-earth/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/starlink-satellites-reveal-a-hidden-atmosphere-300-miles-above-earth/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-platinum-hydrogen-fuel-cells.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-catalyst-platinum-hydrogen-fuel-cells.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/this-simple-daily-habit-may-ease-pain-and-depression/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/this-simple-daily-habit-may-ease-pain-and-depression/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035140.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260807035140.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/428c7618/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 7, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 7, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The European Transplant Games in Arnhem, Netherlands in June 2026 brought together 600 organ and stem cell; Researchers at UC Santa Cruz used paleogenomics on 160 ancient and modern bison genomes spanning 20,000 years; A pilot trial found that the social robot Pepper can be a better motivator than human teachers and may reduce; UC Berkeley researchers are developing digital fire recovery tools with the National Park Service to help; A randomized trial of nearly 4,000 babies found acetaminophen and ibuprofen equally safe in infancy, with no.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-transplant-games-are-about-more-than-medals/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-transplant-games-are-about-more-than-medals/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-decoding-north-american-bison-genome.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-decoding-north-american-bison-genome.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-social-robots-teachers-workload-trial.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-social-robots-teachers-workload-trial.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-digital-tools-joshua-trees-survive.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-digital-tools-joshua-trees-survive.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260805082510.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260805082510.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The European Transplant Games in Arnhem, Netherlands in June 2026 brought together 600 organ and stem cell; Researchers at UC Santa Cruz used paleogenomics on 160 ancient and modern bison genomes spanning 20,000 years; A pilot trial found that the social robot Pepper can be a better motivator than human teachers and may reduce; UC Berkeley researchers are developing digital fire recovery tools with the National Park Service to help; A randomized trial of nearly 4,000 babies found acetaminophen and ibuprofen equally safe in infancy, with no.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-transplant-games-are-about-more-than-medals/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-transplant-games-are-about-more-than-medals/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-decoding-north-american-bison-genome.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-decoding-north-american-bison-genome.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-social-robots-teachers-workload-trial.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-social-robots-teachers-workload-trial.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-digital-tools-joshua-trees-survive.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-digital-tools-joshua-trees-survive.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260805082510.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260805082510.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:05:57 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/46bb906b/9508d9f7.mp3" length="3413516" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>214</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The European Transplant Games in Arnhem, Netherlands in June 2026 brought together 600 organ and stem cell; Researchers at UC Santa Cruz used paleogenomics on 160 ancient and modern bison genomes spanning 20,000 years; A pilot trial found that the social robot Pepper can be a better motivator than human teachers and may reduce; UC Berkeley researchers are developing digital fire recovery tools with the National Park Service to help; A randomized trial of nearly 4,000 babies found acetaminophen and ibuprofen equally safe in infancy, with no.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-transplant-games-are-about-more-than-medals/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-transplant-games-are-about-more-than-medals/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-decoding-north-american-bison-genome.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-decoding-north-american-bison-genome.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-social-robots-teachers-workload-trial.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-social-robots-teachers-workload-trial.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-digital-tools-joshua-trees-survive.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-digital-tools-joshua-trees-survive.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260805082510.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260805082510.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 6, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 6, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The U.S. is experiencing a second historic 'Great Crime Decline' with homicide rates now at or near the; An injectable biomaterial restored near-normal movement in mouse brains after stroke by converting brain; New HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths are at their lowest levels in more than 30 years, according to a; The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative has protected more than 24 million acres of habitat and; The UK government is overhauling school food standards in England for the first time in more than a decade.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/americas-second-great-crime-decline/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/americas-second-great-crime-decline/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-stroke-treatment-turns-brain-cavities-into-repair-hubs/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-stroke-treatment-turns-brain-cavities-into-repair-hubs/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/un-summit-on-hiv-aids-shows-incredible-progress-in-infection-rates-deaths-treatment-access/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/un-summit-on-hiv-aids-shows-incredible-progress-in-infection-rates-deaths-treatment-access/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-building-wildlife-corridor-rockies/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-building-wildlife-corridor-rockies/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/society/how-schools-are-winning-children-over-to-healthier-lunches/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/society/how-schools-are-winning-children-over-to-healthier-lunches/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The U.S. is experiencing a second historic 'Great Crime Decline' with homicide rates now at or near the; An injectable biomaterial restored near-normal movement in mouse brains after stroke by converting brain; New HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths are at their lowest levels in more than 30 years, according to a; The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative has protected more than 24 million acres of habitat and; The UK government is overhauling school food standards in England for the first time in more than a decade.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/americas-second-great-crime-decline/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/americas-second-great-crime-decline/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-stroke-treatment-turns-brain-cavities-into-repair-hubs/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-stroke-treatment-turns-brain-cavities-into-repair-hubs/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/un-summit-on-hiv-aids-shows-incredible-progress-in-infection-rates-deaths-treatment-access/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/un-summit-on-hiv-aids-shows-incredible-progress-in-infection-rates-deaths-treatment-access/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-building-wildlife-corridor-rockies/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-building-wildlife-corridor-rockies/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/society/how-schools-are-winning-children-over-to-healthier-lunches/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/society/how-schools-are-winning-children-over-to-healthier-lunches/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:06:06 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/523aefa0/bd61e160.mp3" length="4269497" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>267</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The U.S. is experiencing a second historic 'Great Crime Decline' with homicide rates now at or near the; An injectable biomaterial restored near-normal movement in mouse brains after stroke by converting brain; New HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths are at their lowest levels in more than 30 years, according to a; The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative has protected more than 24 million acres of habitat and; The UK government is overhauling school food standards in England for the first time in more than a decade.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/americas-second-great-crime-decline/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/americas-second-great-crime-decline/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-stroke-treatment-turns-brain-cavities-into-repair-hubs/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-stroke-treatment-turns-brain-cavities-into-repair-hubs/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/un-summit-on-hiv-aids-shows-incredible-progress-in-infection-rates-deaths-treatment-access/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/un-summit-on-hiv-aids-shows-incredible-progress-in-infection-rates-deaths-treatment-access/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-building-wildlife-corridor-rockies/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-building-wildlife-corridor-rockies/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/society/how-schools-are-winning-children-over-to-healthier-lunches/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/society/how-schools-are-winning-children-over-to-healthier-lunches/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 5, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 5, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed1fa07d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Today's children could be the first generation since the 1970s to earn more than their parents, driven by; Wildlife sniffer dog squads deployed across 22 Indian states assist forest departments in detecting poaching; A cat-training program with 36 children ages 8–17 and their family cats fostered healthy behaviors in; Perennial bioenergy grasses (miscanthus and switchgrass) increased soil organic carbon in the first five; NASA's PUNCH mission predicted a solar eruption's near-Earth arrival to within 30 minutes in a.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/todays-children-have-a-bright-economic-future" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/todays-children-have-a-bright-economic-future</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/india-super-sniffer-dogs-poaching/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/india-super-sniffer-dogs-poaching/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cat-children-developmental-disabilities-cats.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cat-children-developmental-disabilities-cats.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-perennial-bioenergy-grasses-rebuilding-midwest.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-perennial-bioenergy-grasses-rebuilding-midwest.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nasa-sharpens-solar-storm.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nasa-sharpens-solar-storm.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Today's children could be the first generation since the 1970s to earn more than their parents, driven by; Wildlife sniffer dog squads deployed across 22 Indian states assist forest departments in detecting poaching; A cat-training program with 36 children ages 8–17 and their family cats fostered healthy behaviors in; Perennial bioenergy grasses (miscanthus and switchgrass) increased soil organic carbon in the first five; NASA's PUNCH mission predicted a solar eruption's near-Earth arrival to within 30 minutes in a.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/todays-children-have-a-bright-economic-future" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/todays-children-have-a-bright-economic-future</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/india-super-sniffer-dogs-poaching/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/india-super-sniffer-dogs-poaching/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cat-children-developmental-disabilities-cats.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cat-children-developmental-disabilities-cats.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-perennial-bioenergy-grasses-rebuilding-midwest.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-perennial-bioenergy-grasses-rebuilding-midwest.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nasa-sharpens-solar-storm.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nasa-sharpens-solar-storm.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:06:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/ed1fa07d/00c48255.mp3" length="3839835" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>240</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Today's children could be the first generation since the 1970s to earn more than their parents, driven by; Wildlife sniffer dog squads deployed across 22 Indian states assist forest departments in detecting poaching; A cat-training program with 36 children ages 8–17 and their family cats fostered healthy behaviors in; Perennial bioenergy grasses (miscanthus and switchgrass) increased soil organic carbon in the first five; NASA's PUNCH mission predicted a solar eruption's near-Earth arrival to within 30 minutes in a.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/todays-children-have-a-bright-economic-future" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/todays-children-have-a-bright-economic-future</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/india-super-sniffer-dogs-poaching/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/india-super-sniffer-dogs-poaching/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cat-children-developmental-disabilities-cats.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-cat-children-developmental-disabilities-cats.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-perennial-bioenergy-grasses-rebuilding-midwest.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-perennial-bioenergy-grasses-rebuilding-midwest.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nasa-sharpens-solar-storm.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-nasa-sharpens-solar-storm.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed1fa07d/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 4, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 4, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Experimental eye drops restore sight in blind mice by mimicking photoreceptor cell function; India connected 124 million additional rural households to tap water between August 2019 and July 2026; Rice husk biochar composite material captured toxic dyes in laboratory tests and remained effective when; Neural stem cells printed through ultra-fine nozzles maintained survival rates of more than 86% using a smart; Arctic seafloor sediments trap most permafrost carbon entering the ocean, with only about 10 percent.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/experimental-eye-drops-restore-sight-in-blind-mice/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/experimental-eye-drops-restore-sight-in-blind-mice/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/india-connects-124-million-rural-homes-to-tap-water/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/india-connects-124-million-rural-homes-to-tap-water/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-discarded-rice-husks-capture-toxic.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-discarded-rice-husks-capture-toxic.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-smart-bioink-shields-delicate-neural.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-smart-bioink-shields-delicate-neural.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260802223424.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260802223424.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Experimental eye drops restore sight in blind mice by mimicking photoreceptor cell function; India connected 124 million additional rural households to tap water between August 2019 and July 2026; Rice husk biochar composite material captured toxic dyes in laboratory tests and remained effective when; Neural stem cells printed through ultra-fine nozzles maintained survival rates of more than 86% using a smart; Arctic seafloor sediments trap most permafrost carbon entering the ocean, with only about 10 percent.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/experimental-eye-drops-restore-sight-in-blind-mice/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/experimental-eye-drops-restore-sight-in-blind-mice/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/india-connects-124-million-rural-homes-to-tap-water/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/india-connects-124-million-rural-homes-to-tap-water/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-discarded-rice-husks-capture-toxic.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-discarded-rice-husks-capture-toxic.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-smart-bioink-shields-delicate-neural.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-smart-bioink-shields-delicate-neural.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260802223424.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260802223424.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:06:07 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d14ea1df/47fbcb30.mp3" length="4467191" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>280</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Experimental eye drops restore sight in blind mice by mimicking photoreceptor cell function; India connected 124 million additional rural households to tap water between August 2019 and July 2026; Rice husk biochar composite material captured toxic dyes in laboratory tests and remained effective when; Neural stem cells printed through ultra-fine nozzles maintained survival rates of more than 86% using a smart; Arctic seafloor sediments trap most permafrost carbon entering the ocean, with only about 10 percent.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/experimental-eye-drops-restore-sight-in-blind-mice/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/experimental-eye-drops-restore-sight-in-blind-mice/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/india-connects-124-million-rural-homes-to-tap-water/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/08/india-connects-124-million-rural-homes-to-tap-water/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-discarded-rice-husks-capture-toxic.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-discarded-rice-husks-capture-toxic.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-smart-bioink-shields-delicate-neural.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-smart-bioink-shields-delicate-neural.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260802223424.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260802223424.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/d14ea1df/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: August 3, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: August 3, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">373b33ad-dea7-4742-94dc-5a97db5eea92</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/53398ef1</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Amber 1800 K LEDs reduce insect attraction by 39-51% compared to high-pressure sodium and cool-white LEDs; The Pimentel Barbosa Indigenous Territory (329,000 hectares) has maintained ecological stability and; Researchers demonstrated quantum entanglement over 24 kilometers through a busy telecommunications fiber; Researchers demonstrated that non-Abelian anyons can perform every operation required by a quantum computer; New research finds bees forage at a median distance of 750 meters (about 2,500 feet), far less than the.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-simple-amber-nights-safer-insects.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-simple-amber-nights-safer-insects.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-indigenous-territory-ecological-stability-agricultural.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-indigenous-territory-ecological-stability-agricultural.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-photons-survive-a-24-kilometer-journey-through-chicagos-busy-internet/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-photons-survive-a-24-kilometer-journey-through-chicagos-busy-internet/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computings-dark-horse-just-cleared-a-major-hurdle/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computings-dark-horse-just-cleared-a-major-hurdle/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-insights-bee-biology-ease-honey.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-insights-bee-biology-ease-honey.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Amber 1800 K LEDs reduce insect attraction by 39-51% compared to high-pressure sodium and cool-white LEDs; The Pimentel Barbosa Indigenous Territory (329,000 hectares) has maintained ecological stability and; Researchers demonstrated quantum entanglement over 24 kilometers through a busy telecommunications fiber; Researchers demonstrated that non-Abelian anyons can perform every operation required by a quantum computer; New research finds bees forage at a median distance of 750 meters (about 2,500 feet), far less than the.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-simple-amber-nights-safer-insects.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-simple-amber-nights-safer-insects.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-indigenous-territory-ecological-stability-agricultural.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-indigenous-territory-ecological-stability-agricultural.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-photons-survive-a-24-kilometer-journey-through-chicagos-busy-internet/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-photons-survive-a-24-kilometer-journey-through-chicagos-busy-internet/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computings-dark-horse-just-cleared-a-major-hurdle/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computings-dark-horse-just-cleared-a-major-hurdle/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-insights-bee-biology-ease-honey.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-insights-bee-biology-ease-honey.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:05:54 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/53398ef1/07c762fc.mp3" length="3963968" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>248</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Amber 1800 K LEDs reduce insect attraction by 39-51% compared to high-pressure sodium and cool-white LEDs; The Pimentel Barbosa Indigenous Territory (329,000 hectares) has maintained ecological stability and; Researchers demonstrated quantum entanglement over 24 kilometers through a busy telecommunications fiber; Researchers demonstrated that non-Abelian anyons can perform every operation required by a quantum computer; New research finds bees forage at a median distance of 750 meters (about 2,500 feet), far less than the.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-simple-amber-nights-safer-insects.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-simple-amber-nights-safer-insects.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-08-indigenous-territory-ecological-stability-agricultural.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-08-indigenous-territory-ecological-stability-agricultural.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-photons-survive-a-24-kilometer-journey-through-chicagos-busy-internet/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-photons-survive-a-24-kilometer-journey-through-chicagos-busy-internet/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computings-dark-horse-just-cleared-a-major-hurdle/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/quantum-computings-dark-horse-just-cleared-a-major-hurdle/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-insights-bee-biology-ease-honey.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-insights-bee-biology-ease-honey.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/53398ef1/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 31, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 31, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">eaa3cae0-55cd-46be-beeb-08ef7860a22f</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f87b08a1</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A two-year treatment targeting SCN2A-related epilepsy mutations reduced seizures and enabled a teenager to; Global hunger fell below 8% of the population for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing a; Mark Scotch donated a kidney to a stranger in late 2020 through a voucher scheme kidney exchange program; More than 160 Maasai warriors in northern Tanzania are working as lion guardians through African People and; Community-based aging support services like medical transportation, meal delivery, and social activities.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/teen-walks-independently-after-treatment-targets-the-genetic-root-of-epilepsy/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/teen-walks-independently-after-treatment-targets-the-genetic-root-of-epilepsy/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/global-hunger-falls-below-8-for-the-first-time-since-the-pandemic/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/global-hunger-falls-below-8-for-the-first-time-since-the-pandemic/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/kidney-exchange-chains/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/kidney-exchange-chains/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/a-new-measure-of-courage-how-maasai-warriors-became-lion-guardians/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/a-new-measure-of-courage-how-maasai-warriors-became-lion-guardians/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-aging-in-community/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-aging-in-community/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A two-year treatment targeting SCN2A-related epilepsy mutations reduced seizures and enabled a teenager to; Global hunger fell below 8% of the population for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing a; Mark Scotch donated a kidney to a stranger in late 2020 through a voucher scheme kidney exchange program; More than 160 Maasai warriors in northern Tanzania are working as lion guardians through African People and; Community-based aging support services like medical transportation, meal delivery, and social activities.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/teen-walks-independently-after-treatment-targets-the-genetic-root-of-epilepsy/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/teen-walks-independently-after-treatment-targets-the-genetic-root-of-epilepsy/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/global-hunger-falls-below-8-for-the-first-time-since-the-pandemic/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/global-hunger-falls-below-8-for-the-first-time-since-the-pandemic/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/kidney-exchange-chains/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/kidney-exchange-chains/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/a-new-measure-of-courage-how-maasai-warriors-became-lion-guardians/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/a-new-measure-of-courage-how-maasai-warriors-became-lion-guardians/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-aging-in-community/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-aging-in-community/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:05:49 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f87b08a1/7462d0a7.mp3" length="3438594" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>215</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A two-year treatment targeting SCN2A-related epilepsy mutations reduced seizures and enabled a teenager to; Global hunger fell below 8% of the population for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, continuing a; Mark Scotch donated a kidney to a stranger in late 2020 through a voucher scheme kidney exchange program; More than 160 Maasai warriors in northern Tanzania are working as lion guardians through African People and; Community-based aging support services like medical transportation, meal delivery, and social activities.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/teen-walks-independently-after-treatment-targets-the-genetic-root-of-epilepsy/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/teen-walks-independently-after-treatment-targets-the-genetic-root-of-epilepsy/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/global-hunger-falls-below-8-for-the-first-time-since-the-pandemic/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/global-hunger-falls-below-8-for-the-first-time-since-the-pandemic/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/kidney-exchange-chains/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/kidney-exchange-chains/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/a-new-measure-of-courage-how-maasai-warriors-became-lion-guardians/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/a-new-measure-of-courage-how-maasai-warriors-became-lion-guardians/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-aging-in-community/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-aging-in-community/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 28, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 28, 2026</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A Vermont research team achieved disease control in 67% of mesothelioma patients by targeting cancer's energy; Leopard numbers are rebounding in western Zambia following a switch from real leopard skins to synthetic furs; Paris is unearthing the Bièvre, a 36-kilometer tributary river hidden underground for over a century, to cool; University of Missouri researchers have developed purple corn colorants that retain 75% of key color; A low-dose leaf spray combining manganese oxide nanoparticles and chitosan can help tomatoes grow in salty.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/a-rare-and-deadly-cancer-may-have-an-unexpected-new-vulnerability/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/a-rare-and-deadly-cancer-may-have-an-unexpected-new-vulnerability/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/leopards-recover-in-zambia-as-communities-swap-skins-for-synthetics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/leopards-recover-in-zambia-as-communities-swap-skins-for-synthetics/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/bievre-river/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/bievre-river/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-purple-corn-stable-natural-alternative.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-purple-corn-stable-natural-alternative.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spray-tomatoes-salty-soils.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spray-tomatoes-salty-soils.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A Vermont research team achieved disease control in 67% of mesothelioma patients by targeting cancer's energy; Leopard numbers are rebounding in western Zambia following a switch from real leopard skins to synthetic furs; Paris is unearthing the Bièvre, a 36-kilometer tributary river hidden underground for over a century, to cool; University of Missouri researchers have developed purple corn colorants that retain 75% of key color; A low-dose leaf spray combining manganese oxide nanoparticles and chitosan can help tomatoes grow in salty.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/a-rare-and-deadly-cancer-may-have-an-unexpected-new-vulnerability/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/a-rare-and-deadly-cancer-may-have-an-unexpected-new-vulnerability/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/leopards-recover-in-zambia-as-communities-swap-skins-for-synthetics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/leopards-recover-in-zambia-as-communities-swap-skins-for-synthetics/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/bievre-river/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/bievre-river/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-purple-corn-stable-natural-alternative.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-purple-corn-stable-natural-alternative.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spray-tomatoes-salty-soils.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spray-tomatoes-salty-soils.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/45ef92de/11d14152.mp3" length="3917575" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>245</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A Vermont research team achieved disease control in 67% of mesothelioma patients by targeting cancer's energy; Leopard numbers are rebounding in western Zambia following a switch from real leopard skins to synthetic furs; Paris is unearthing the Bièvre, a 36-kilometer tributary river hidden underground for over a century, to cool; University of Missouri researchers have developed purple corn colorants that retain 75% of key color; A low-dose leaf spray combining manganese oxide nanoparticles and chitosan can help tomatoes grow in salty.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/a-rare-and-deadly-cancer-may-have-an-unexpected-new-vulnerability/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/a-rare-and-deadly-cancer-may-have-an-unexpected-new-vulnerability/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/leopards-recover-in-zambia-as-communities-swap-skins-for-synthetics/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/leopards-recover-in-zambia-as-communities-swap-skins-for-synthetics/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/bievre-river/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/bievre-river/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-purple-corn-stable-natural-alternative.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-purple-corn-stable-natural-alternative.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spray-tomatoes-salty-soils.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spray-tomatoes-salty-soils.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/45ef92de/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 27, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 27, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/46d91d0f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Prescribed burns in the previous 10 years made giant sequoias nearly four times more likely to survive recent; Europe's air quality improved over 10 years with emissions from major pollutants declining 39-59%; A medically formulated THC and CBD treatment significantly reduced agitation in a first-of-its-kind U.S.; A study of 18,000 forest patches found that unwritten social rules in small communities, not government; Two experimental vaccines stopped pneumonic plague in mice during high-risk testing.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260726015243.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260726015243.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/europes-air-quality-dramatically-improved-with-39-59-drop-in-industrial-and-road-emissions/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/europes-air-quality-dramatically-improved-with-39-59-drop-in-industrial-and-road-emissions/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/thc-cbd-treatment-dramatically-reduces-agitation-in-dementia-trial/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/thc-cbd-treatment-dramatically-reduces-agitation-in-dementia-trial/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-unwritten-social-oversight-forest-sustainable.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-unwritten-social-oversight-forest-sustainable.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/diseases-medicine/experimental-plague-vaccines-protect-mice/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/diseases-medicine/experimental-plague-vaccines-protect-mice/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Prescribed burns in the previous 10 years made giant sequoias nearly four times more likely to survive recent; Europe's air quality improved over 10 years with emissions from major pollutants declining 39-59%; A medically formulated THC and CBD treatment significantly reduced agitation in a first-of-its-kind U.S.; A study of 18,000 forest patches found that unwritten social rules in small communities, not government; Two experimental vaccines stopped pneumonic plague in mice during high-risk testing.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260726015243.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260726015243.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/europes-air-quality-dramatically-improved-with-39-59-drop-in-industrial-and-road-emissions/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/europes-air-quality-dramatically-improved-with-39-59-drop-in-industrial-and-road-emissions/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/thc-cbd-treatment-dramatically-reduces-agitation-in-dementia-trial/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/thc-cbd-treatment-dramatically-reduces-agitation-in-dementia-trial/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-unwritten-social-oversight-forest-sustainable.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-unwritten-social-oversight-forest-sustainable.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/diseases-medicine/experimental-plague-vaccines-protect-mice/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/diseases-medicine/experimental-plague-vaccines-protect-mice/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 01:06:04 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/46d91d0f/83ea6d3f.mp3" length="4051740" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>254</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Prescribed burns in the previous 10 years made giant sequoias nearly four times more likely to survive recent; Europe's air quality improved over 10 years with emissions from major pollutants declining 39-59%; A medically formulated THC and CBD treatment significantly reduced agitation in a first-of-its-kind U.S.; A study of 18,000 forest patches found that unwritten social rules in small communities, not government; Two experimental vaccines stopped pneumonic plague in mice during high-risk testing.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260726015243.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260726015243.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/europes-air-quality-dramatically-improved-with-39-59-drop-in-industrial-and-road-emissions/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/europes-air-quality-dramatically-improved-with-39-59-drop-in-industrial-and-road-emissions/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/thc-cbd-treatment-dramatically-reduces-agitation-in-dementia-trial/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/thc-cbd-treatment-dramatically-reduces-agitation-in-dementia-trial/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-unwritten-social-oversight-forest-sustainable.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-unwritten-social-oversight-forest-sustainable.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/diseases-medicine/experimental-plague-vaccines-protect-mice/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/diseases-medicine/experimental-plague-vaccines-protect-mice/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/46d91d0f/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 24, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 24, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d11ca2a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Materials surrounding a fusion reaction can dramatically increase how often it occurs, particularly at low; Natural sights and sounds are associated with significant positive mental health effects compared to urban; A new test detects Rocky Mountain spotted fever in 40 minutes using a two-step DNA method at room temperature; A new catalyst can convert plant waste containing lignin (up to 35% of discarded biomass) into valuable; FireSat satellite fleet aims to detect garage-size fires from space through smoke and clouds.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-materials-fusion-reaction.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-materials-fusion-reaction.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/nature-mental-health-3341502/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=nature-mental-health-3341502" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/nature-mental-health-3341502/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=nature-mental-health-3341502</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-catalyst-turns-stubborn-plant-waste-into-valuable-chemicals/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-catalyst-turns-stubborn-plant-waste-into-valuable-chemicals/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/space/a-new-fleet-of-satellites-could-spot-wildfires-before-they-spread/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/space/a-new-fleet-of-satellites-could-spot-wildfires-before-they-spread/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Materials surrounding a fusion reaction can dramatically increase how often it occurs, particularly at low; Natural sights and sounds are associated with significant positive mental health effects compared to urban; A new test detects Rocky Mountain spotted fever in 40 minutes using a two-step DNA method at room temperature; A new catalyst can convert plant waste containing lignin (up to 35% of discarded biomass) into valuable; FireSat satellite fleet aims to detect garage-size fires from space through smoke and clouds.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-materials-fusion-reaction.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-materials-fusion-reaction.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/nature-mental-health-3341502/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=nature-mental-health-3341502" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/nature-mental-health-3341502/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=nature-mental-health-3341502</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-catalyst-turns-stubborn-plant-waste-into-valuable-chemicals/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-catalyst-turns-stubborn-plant-waste-into-valuable-chemicals/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/space/a-new-fleet-of-satellites-could-spot-wildfires-before-they-spread/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/space/a-new-fleet-of-satellites-could-spot-wildfires-before-they-spread/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:06:09 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/8d11ca2a/e4232595.mp3" length="4475968" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>280</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Materials surrounding a fusion reaction can dramatically increase how often it occurs, particularly at low; Natural sights and sounds are associated with significant positive mental health effects compared to urban; A new test detects Rocky Mountain spotted fever in 40 minutes using a two-step DNA method at room temperature; A new catalyst can convert plant waste containing lignin (up to 35% of discarded biomass) into valuable; FireSat satellite fleet aims to detect garage-size fires from space through smoke and clouds.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-materials-fusion-reaction.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-materials-fusion-reaction.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/nature-mental-health-3341502/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=nature-mental-health-3341502" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/nature-mental-health-3341502/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=nature-mental-health-3341502</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-catalyst-turns-stubborn-plant-waste-into-valuable-chemicals/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-catalyst-turns-stubborn-plant-waste-into-valuable-chemicals/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/space/a-new-fleet-of-satellites-could-spot-wildfires-before-they-spread/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/space/a-new-fleet-of-satellites-could-spot-wildfires-before-they-spread/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d11ca2a/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 23, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 23, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7b19f32</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A paralyzed man regained hand and arm control through double neural bypass surgery connecting his brain to; Mexico's 6-year drought may end by October 2024 due to wetter-than-normal El Niño rains; A brush test called qMIDS achieved 95.5% accuracy in diagnosing oral cancer in a trial of 545 patients, with; Japanese arborists use nemawashi technique to relocate centuries-old trees while preserving root systems; Northwestern University scientists demonstrated entangled photons can be sent through a 24.4-kilometer.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paralyzed-man-can-feed-himself-and-pet-his-dog-again-thanks-to-double-neural-bypass-surgery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paralyzed-man-can-feed-himself-and-pet-his-dog-again-thanks-to-double-neural-bypass-surgery/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rich-rainfall-set-to-bust-mexicos-6-year-drought/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rich-rainfall-set-to-bust-mexicos-6-year-drought/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/scientists-trial-a-painless-brush-test-for-oral-cancer-that-returns-results-in-60-minutes/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/scientists-trial-a-painless-brush-test-for-oral-cancer-that-returns-results-in-60-minutes/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-saving-trees-japan/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-saving-trees-japan/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-quantum-internet-lab-real-world.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-quantum-internet-lab-real-world.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A paralyzed man regained hand and arm control through double neural bypass surgery connecting his brain to; Mexico's 6-year drought may end by October 2024 due to wetter-than-normal El Niño rains; A brush test called qMIDS achieved 95.5% accuracy in diagnosing oral cancer in a trial of 545 patients, with; Japanese arborists use nemawashi technique to relocate centuries-old trees while preserving root systems; Northwestern University scientists demonstrated entangled photons can be sent through a 24.4-kilometer.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paralyzed-man-can-feed-himself-and-pet-his-dog-again-thanks-to-double-neural-bypass-surgery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paralyzed-man-can-feed-himself-and-pet-his-dog-again-thanks-to-double-neural-bypass-surgery/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rich-rainfall-set-to-bust-mexicos-6-year-drought/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rich-rainfall-set-to-bust-mexicos-6-year-drought/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/scientists-trial-a-painless-brush-test-for-oral-cancer-that-returns-results-in-60-minutes/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/scientists-trial-a-painless-brush-test-for-oral-cancer-that-returns-results-in-60-minutes/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-saving-trees-japan/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-saving-trees-japan/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-quantum-internet-lab-real-world.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-quantum-internet-lab-real-world.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:06:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d7b19f32/dc2d51c7.mp3" length="3415606" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>214</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A paralyzed man regained hand and arm control through double neural bypass surgery connecting his brain to; Mexico's 6-year drought may end by October 2024 due to wetter-than-normal El Niño rains; A brush test called qMIDS achieved 95.5% accuracy in diagnosing oral cancer in a trial of 545 patients, with; Japanese arborists use nemawashi technique to relocate centuries-old trees while preserving root systems; Northwestern University scientists demonstrated entangled photons can be sent through a 24.4-kilometer.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paralyzed-man-can-feed-himself-and-pet-his-dog-again-thanks-to-double-neural-bypass-surgery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paralyzed-man-can-feed-himself-and-pet-his-dog-again-thanks-to-double-neural-bypass-surgery/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rich-rainfall-set-to-bust-mexicos-6-year-drought/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rich-rainfall-set-to-bust-mexicos-6-year-drought/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/scientists-trial-a-painless-brush-test-for-oral-cancer-that-returns-results-in-60-minutes/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/scientists-trial-a-painless-brush-test-for-oral-cancer-that-returns-results-in-60-minutes/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-saving-trees-japan/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-saving-trees-japan/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-quantum-internet-lab-real-world.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-quantum-internet-lab-real-world.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7b19f32/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 22, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 22, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">b1d2b880-6426-4a50-b91d-6c80446694a2</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/924bae93</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Beijing has improved from one of the world's most polluted cities to 589th globally in air pollution ranking; UC Riverside researchers developed ruthenium nanoparticles that can convert captured perchlorate into; Sand tiger sharks (Carcharias taurus) complete their entire reproductive cycle in the Alcatrazes Archipelago; People with severe obesity who exercise regularly have 6–7% reduction in carotid artery wall thickness and; Researchers at University of Pittsburgh and University of Chicago restored sense of touch in five spinal cord.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/electric-vehicles-air-quality-health/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/electric-vehicles-air-quality-health/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ruthenium-nanoparticles-captured-perchlorate-harmless.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ruthenium-nanoparticles-captured-perchlorate-harmless.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-paulo-archipelago-ground-endangered-sharks.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-paulo-archipelago-ground-endangered-sharks.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-restore-the-sense-of-touch-with-electrical-brain-stimulation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-restore-the-sense-of-touch-with-electrical-brain-stimulation/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Beijing has improved from one of the world's most polluted cities to 589th globally in air pollution ranking; UC Riverside researchers developed ruthenium nanoparticles that can convert captured perchlorate into; Sand tiger sharks (Carcharias taurus) complete their entire reproductive cycle in the Alcatrazes Archipelago; People with severe obesity who exercise regularly have 6–7% reduction in carotid artery wall thickness and; Researchers at University of Pittsburgh and University of Chicago restored sense of touch in five spinal cord.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/electric-vehicles-air-quality-health/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/electric-vehicles-air-quality-health/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ruthenium-nanoparticles-captured-perchlorate-harmless.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ruthenium-nanoparticles-captured-perchlorate-harmless.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-paulo-archipelago-ground-endangered-sharks.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-paulo-archipelago-ground-endangered-sharks.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-restore-the-sense-of-touch-with-electrical-brain-stimulation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-restore-the-sense-of-touch-with-electrical-brain-stimulation/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:06:14 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/924bae93/deccee98.mp3" length="4655273" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>291</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Beijing has improved from one of the world's most polluted cities to 589th globally in air pollution ranking; UC Riverside researchers developed ruthenium nanoparticles that can convert captured perchlorate into; Sand tiger sharks (Carcharias taurus) complete their entire reproductive cycle in the Alcatrazes Archipelago; People with severe obesity who exercise regularly have 6–7% reduction in carotid artery wall thickness and; Researchers at University of Pittsburgh and University of Chicago restored sense of touch in five spinal cord.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/electric-vehicles-air-quality-health/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/electric-vehicles-air-quality-health/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ruthenium-nanoparticles-captured-perchlorate-harmless.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ruthenium-nanoparticles-captured-perchlorate-harmless.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-paulo-archipelago-ground-endangered-sharks.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-paulo-archipelago-ground-endangered-sharks.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-restore-the-sense-of-touch-with-electrical-brain-stimulation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-restore-the-sense-of-touch-with-electrical-brain-stimulation/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/924bae93/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 21, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 21, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/153378cc</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Swiss architect Barbara Buser's K.118 project used 70% reclaimed materials and cut embodied carbon emissions; A cobalt aluminum nanolaminate has been developed that is up to 10 times stronger than structural steel while; QUT researchers achieved record thermoelectric performance in carbon nanotubes by using molecules to prevent; Early-career funding improves citations and scientific influence for women more than for men, based on a; American oystercatcher populations increased by 45% along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from 2008 to 2023 due.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-if-we-never-built-another-new-building/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-if-we-never-built-another-new-building/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-metal-alloy-is-up-to-10-times-stronger-than-structural-steel/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-metal-alloy-is-up-to-10-times-stronger-than-structural-steel/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-molecules-carbon-nanotubes-clumping-electricity.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-molecules-carbon-nanotubes-clumping-electricity.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-early-career-funding-scientific-citations.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-early-career-funding-scientific-citations.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-oystercatchers-sharp-bills-beady-eyes.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-oystercatchers-sharp-bills-beady-eyes.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Swiss architect Barbara Buser's K.118 project used 70% reclaimed materials and cut embodied carbon emissions; A cobalt aluminum nanolaminate has been developed that is up to 10 times stronger than structural steel while; QUT researchers achieved record thermoelectric performance in carbon nanotubes by using molecules to prevent; Early-career funding improves citations and scientific influence for women more than for men, based on a; American oystercatcher populations increased by 45% along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from 2008 to 2023 due.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-if-we-never-built-another-new-building/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-if-we-never-built-another-new-building/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-metal-alloy-is-up-to-10-times-stronger-than-structural-steel/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-metal-alloy-is-up-to-10-times-stronger-than-structural-steel/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-molecules-carbon-nanotubes-clumping-electricity.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-molecules-carbon-nanotubes-clumping-electricity.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-early-career-funding-scientific-citations.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-early-career-funding-scientific-citations.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-oystercatchers-sharp-bills-beady-eyes.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-oystercatchers-sharp-bills-beady-eyes.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:06:11 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/153378cc/f42bd2a0.mp3" length="4782751" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>299</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Swiss architect Barbara Buser's K.118 project used 70% reclaimed materials and cut embodied carbon emissions; A cobalt aluminum nanolaminate has been developed that is up to 10 times stronger than structural steel while; QUT researchers achieved record thermoelectric performance in carbon nanotubes by using molecules to prevent; Early-career funding improves citations and scientific influence for women more than for men, based on a; American oystercatcher populations increased by 45% along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts from 2008 to 2023 due.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-if-we-never-built-another-new-building/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-if-we-never-built-another-new-building/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-metal-alloy-is-up-to-10-times-stronger-than-structural-steel/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-metal-alloy-is-up-to-10-times-stronger-than-structural-steel/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-molecules-carbon-nanotubes-clumping-electricity.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-molecules-carbon-nanotubes-clumping-electricity.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-early-career-funding-scientific-citations.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-early-career-funding-scientific-citations.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-oystercatchers-sharp-bills-beady-eyes.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-oystercatchers-sharp-bills-beady-eyes.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/153378cc/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 20, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 20, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f4acbab9-8397-488c-b1a7-e6aed2f43ea6</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/45b1aa89</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Sagarmatha National Park was established in Nepal 50 years ago today (July 19) as the country's first; Harvard scientists built a silicon chip that writes DNA using electricity and water; An experimental drug repaired gut damage and reversed severe fatty liver disease in animals; An AI blood test (CardiOmicScore) can predict six major cardiovascular diseases up to 15 years before; Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem demonstrated that plants can successfully manufacture β-casein.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060719/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060719/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-turned-a-silicon-chip-into-a-dna-factory/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-turned-a-silicon-chip-into-a-dna-factory/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/this-experimental-drug-repaired-the-gut-and-reversed-severe-fatty-liver-disease/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/this-experimental-drug-repaired-the-gut-and-reversed-severe-fatty-liver-disease/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023603.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023603.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-real-dairy-protein-scientists-unexpected.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-real-dairy-protein-scientists-unexpected.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Sagarmatha National Park was established in Nepal 50 years ago today (July 19) as the country's first; Harvard scientists built a silicon chip that writes DNA using electricity and water; An experimental drug repaired gut damage and reversed severe fatty liver disease in animals; An AI blood test (CardiOmicScore) can predict six major cardiovascular diseases up to 15 years before; Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem demonstrated that plants can successfully manufacture β-casein.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060719/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060719/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-turned-a-silicon-chip-into-a-dna-factory/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-turned-a-silicon-chip-into-a-dna-factory/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/this-experimental-drug-repaired-the-gut-and-reversed-severe-fatty-liver-disease/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/this-experimental-drug-repaired-the-gut-and-reversed-severe-fatty-liver-disease/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023603.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023603.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-real-dairy-protein-scientists-unexpected.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-real-dairy-protein-scientists-unexpected.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:06:01 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/45b1aa89/0a33586b.mp3" length="4004093" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>251</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Sagarmatha National Park was established in Nepal 50 years ago today (July 19) as the country's first; Harvard scientists built a silicon chip that writes DNA using electricity and water; An experimental drug repaired gut damage and reversed severe fatty liver disease in animals; An AI blood test (CardiOmicScore) can predict six major cardiovascular diseases up to 15 years before; Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem demonstrated that plants can successfully manufacture β-casein.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060719/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060719/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-turned-a-silicon-chip-into-a-dna-factory/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-turned-a-silicon-chip-into-a-dna-factory/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/this-experimental-drug-repaired-the-gut-and-reversed-severe-fatty-liver-disease/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/this-experimental-drug-repaired-the-gut-and-reversed-severe-fatty-liver-disease/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023603.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023603.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-real-dairy-protein-scientists-unexpected.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-real-dairy-protein-scientists-unexpected.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/45b1aa89/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 17, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 17, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">4db2db16-9ee8-44f2-b842-3a8c61c03875</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/d313b0e5</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A farming programme in Sierra Leone founded by Mambud Samai teaches amputees sustainable farming, enabling; Medicaid enrollees in Massachusetts receiving medically tailored meals had 31% fewer hospitalizations and 20%; Researchers in South Korea have overcome a major electrical bottleneck in next-generation semiconductors by; Researchers discovered that amphibians that survive a deadly chytrid fungus develop powerful immune defenses; Sightings of blue whales and fin whales off Southern Africa's Atlantic coast have increased in recent years.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/agriculture/sierra-leone-programme-helps-amputees-rebuild-lives-in-sierra-leone/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/agriculture/sierra-leone-programme-helps-amputees-rebuild-lives-in-sierra-leone/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/food-is-medicine-study/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/food-is-medicine-study/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-overcome-a-major-electrical-bottleneck-in-next-generation-semiconductors/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-overcome-a-major-electrical-bottleneck-in-next-generation-semiconductors/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260714225523.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260714225523.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/blue-fin-whale-sightings-conservation" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/blue-fin-whale-sightings-conservation</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A farming programme in Sierra Leone founded by Mambud Samai teaches amputees sustainable farming, enabling; Medicaid enrollees in Massachusetts receiving medically tailored meals had 31% fewer hospitalizations and 20%; Researchers in South Korea have overcome a major electrical bottleneck in next-generation semiconductors by; Researchers discovered that amphibians that survive a deadly chytrid fungus develop powerful immune defenses; Sightings of blue whales and fin whales off Southern Africa's Atlantic coast have increased in recent years.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/agriculture/sierra-leone-programme-helps-amputees-rebuild-lives-in-sierra-leone/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/agriculture/sierra-leone-programme-helps-amputees-rebuild-lives-in-sierra-leone/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/food-is-medicine-study/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/food-is-medicine-study/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-overcome-a-major-electrical-bottleneck-in-next-generation-semiconductors/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-overcome-a-major-electrical-bottleneck-in-next-generation-semiconductors/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260714225523.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260714225523.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/blue-fin-whale-sightings-conservation" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/blue-fin-whale-sightings-conservation</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:05:59 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/d313b0e5/80268335.mp3" length="3670979" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>230</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A farming programme in Sierra Leone founded by Mambud Samai teaches amputees sustainable farming, enabling; Medicaid enrollees in Massachusetts receiving medically tailored meals had 31% fewer hospitalizations and 20%; Researchers in South Korea have overcome a major electrical bottleneck in next-generation semiconductors by; Researchers discovered that amphibians that survive a deadly chytrid fungus develop powerful immune defenses; Sightings of blue whales and fin whales off Southern Africa's Atlantic coast have increased in recent years.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/environment/agriculture/sierra-leone-programme-helps-amputees-rebuild-lives-in-sierra-leone/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/environment/agriculture/sierra-leone-programme-helps-amputees-rebuild-lives-in-sierra-leone/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/food-is-medicine-study/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/food-is-medicine-study/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-overcome-a-major-electrical-bottleneck-in-next-generation-semiconductors/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-overcome-a-major-electrical-bottleneck-in-next-generation-semiconductors/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260714225523.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260714225523.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/blue-fin-whale-sightings-conservation" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/blue-fin-whale-sightings-conservation</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/d313b0e5/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 16, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 16, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">4b18a1db-3d4a-4a5b-86b1-a2213265e17d</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/dff17c3a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Humpback whale population in Brazil grew from 2,000 in 1986 to around 35,000 today, a 27-fold increase since; Women, disabled players and minority groups are increasingly participating in grassroots football after being; The European Union has banned the destruction of unsold fashion and footwear; companies must reuse or recycle; The NIH's 'All of Us' Research Program has become the world's largest database of integrated health and; China's Tianwen-2 probe successfully rendezvoused with asteroid Kamoʻoalewa after traveling 1 billion.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/humpback-whale-watching-surges-in-brazil-where-population-has-grown-27-fold-since-whaling-ended/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/humpback-whale-watching-surges-in-brazil-where-population-has-grown-27-fold-since-whaling-ended/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/society/the-marginalised-groups-finding-community-through-football/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/society/the-marginalised-groups-finding-community-through-football/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-no-more-clothing-waste/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-no-more-clothing-waste/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-biobank-global-resource-roots-disease.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-biobank-global-resource-roots-disease.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-billion-kilometers-china-asteroid-hunter.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-billion-kilometers-china-asteroid-hunter.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Humpback whale population in Brazil grew from 2,000 in 1986 to around 35,000 today, a 27-fold increase since; Women, disabled players and minority groups are increasingly participating in grassroots football after being; The European Union has banned the destruction of unsold fashion and footwear; companies must reuse or recycle; The NIH's 'All of Us' Research Program has become the world's largest database of integrated health and; China's Tianwen-2 probe successfully rendezvoused with asteroid Kamoʻoalewa after traveling 1 billion.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/humpback-whale-watching-surges-in-brazil-where-population-has-grown-27-fold-since-whaling-ended/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/humpback-whale-watching-surges-in-brazil-where-population-has-grown-27-fold-since-whaling-ended/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/society/the-marginalised-groups-finding-community-through-football/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/society/the-marginalised-groups-finding-community-through-football/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-no-more-clothing-waste/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-no-more-clothing-waste/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-biobank-global-resource-roots-disease.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-biobank-global-resource-roots-disease.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-billion-kilometers-china-asteroid-hunter.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-billion-kilometers-china-asteroid-hunter.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:05:50 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/dff17c3a/6c2727fa.mp3" length="3377154" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>212</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Humpback whale population in Brazil grew from 2,000 in 1986 to around 35,000 today, a 27-fold increase since; Women, disabled players and minority groups are increasingly participating in grassroots football after being; The European Union has banned the destruction of unsold fashion and footwear; companies must reuse or recycle; The NIH's 'All of Us' Research Program has become the world's largest database of integrated health and; China's Tianwen-2 probe successfully rendezvoused with asteroid Kamoʻoalewa after traveling 1 billion.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/humpback-whale-watching-surges-in-brazil-where-population-has-grown-27-fold-since-whaling-ended/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/humpback-whale-watching-surges-in-brazil-where-population-has-grown-27-fold-since-whaling-ended/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/society/the-marginalised-groups-finding-community-through-football/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/society/the-marginalised-groups-finding-community-through-football/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-no-more-clothing-waste/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-no-more-clothing-waste/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-biobank-global-resource-roots-disease.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-biobank-global-resource-roots-disease.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-billion-kilometers-china-asteroid-hunter.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-billion-kilometers-china-asteroid-hunter.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/dff17c3a/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 15, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 15, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">5985478b-4cca-4bdf-9637-db9ed2d45ba0</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/da93301d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Kemp's ridley sea turtles declined by 99% by 1985 and have been recovering over 30 years; A wearable bioelectronic patch increased REM sleep in real-world trials without drugs or surgery; Microbes removed 96% of dissolved uranium from mine water; A study of hundreds of thousands of people by Cedars Sinai Medical Center found coffee is associated with; West African leopard density in Benin's Pendjari National Park rose between 2017 and 2023, with 30 individual.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/sea-turtles-endangered-species-recovery-kemps-ridley" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/sea-turtles-endangered-species-recovery-kemps-ridley</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-wearable-patch-boosts-rem-sleep-without-drugs-or-surgery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-wearable-patch-boosts-rem-sleep-without-drugs-or-surgery/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/these-microbes-removed-96-of-dissolved-uranium-from-mine-water/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/these-microbes-removed-96-of-dissolved-uranium-from-mine-water/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/coffee-associated-with-lower-risks-of-liver-cancer-and-deadly-cirrhosis/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/coffee-associated-with-lower-risks-of-liver-cancer-and-deadly-cirrhosis/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/endangered-west-african-leopards-recovery-conservation" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/endangered-west-african-leopards-recovery-conservation</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Kemp's ridley sea turtles declined by 99% by 1985 and have been recovering over 30 years; A wearable bioelectronic patch increased REM sleep in real-world trials without drugs or surgery; Microbes removed 96% of dissolved uranium from mine water; A study of hundreds of thousands of people by Cedars Sinai Medical Center found coffee is associated with; West African leopard density in Benin's Pendjari National Park rose between 2017 and 2023, with 30 individual.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/sea-turtles-endangered-species-recovery-kemps-ridley" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/sea-turtles-endangered-species-recovery-kemps-ridley</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-wearable-patch-boosts-rem-sleep-without-drugs-or-surgery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-wearable-patch-boosts-rem-sleep-without-drugs-or-surgery/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/these-microbes-removed-96-of-dissolved-uranium-from-mine-water/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/these-microbes-removed-96-of-dissolved-uranium-from-mine-water/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/coffee-associated-with-lower-risks-of-liver-cancer-and-deadly-cirrhosis/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/coffee-associated-with-lower-risks-of-liver-cancer-and-deadly-cirrhosis/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/endangered-west-african-leopards-recovery-conservation" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/endangered-west-african-leopards-recovery-conservation</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:05:55 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/da93301d/ffc51d5c.mp3" length="3364615" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>211</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Kemp's ridley sea turtles declined by 99% by 1985 and have been recovering over 30 years; A wearable bioelectronic patch increased REM sleep in real-world trials without drugs or surgery; Microbes removed 96% of dissolved uranium from mine water; A study of hundreds of thousands of people by Cedars Sinai Medical Center found coffee is associated with; West African leopard density in Benin's Pendjari National Park rose between 2017 and 2023, with 30 individual.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/sea-turtles-endangered-species-recovery-kemps-ridley" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/sea-turtles-endangered-species-recovery-kemps-ridley</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-wearable-patch-boosts-rem-sleep-without-drugs-or-surgery/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-wearable-patch-boosts-rem-sleep-without-drugs-or-surgery/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/these-microbes-removed-96-of-dissolved-uranium-from-mine-water/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/these-microbes-removed-96-of-dissolved-uranium-from-mine-water/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/coffee-associated-with-lower-risks-of-liver-cancer-and-deadly-cirrhosis/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/coffee-associated-with-lower-risks-of-liver-cancer-and-deadly-cirrhosis/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/endangered-west-african-leopards-recovery-conservation" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/endangered-west-african-leopards-recovery-conservation</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/da93301d/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 14, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 14, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">333ffe73-b035-4686-9bb7-484fc862f90a</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3ab0fe3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Researchers developed an AI method that can uncover previously hidden signs of multiple sclerosis in routine; An eight-hour eating window helped adults maintain weight loss one year after a 12-week intermittent fasting; Researchers have designed and built the first 3D thermal cloak device that can hide objects from heat in any; Researchers discovered that bacteriophages infecting Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni remained genetically; Previous snowfall analyses underestimated total seasonal snowfall by 37% over Lake Hampta area in one winter.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-technique-exposes-hidden-multiple-sclerosis-damage-in-routine-mri-scans/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-technique-exposes-hidden-multiple-sclerosis-damage-in-routine-mri-scans/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/intermittent-fasting-benefits-may-last-long-after-the-diet-ends/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/intermittent-fasting-benefits-may-last-long-after-the-diet-ends/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-3d-thermal-cloak.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-3d-thermal-cloak.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-family-tree-viruses-grew-paves.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-family-tree-viruses-grew-paves.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-himalayan-snowfall-miscalculated-years.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-himalayan-snowfall-miscalculated-years.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Researchers developed an AI method that can uncover previously hidden signs of multiple sclerosis in routine; An eight-hour eating window helped adults maintain weight loss one year after a 12-week intermittent fasting; Researchers have designed and built the first 3D thermal cloak device that can hide objects from heat in any; Researchers discovered that bacteriophages infecting Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni remained genetically; Previous snowfall analyses underestimated total seasonal snowfall by 37% over Lake Hampta area in one winter.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-technique-exposes-hidden-multiple-sclerosis-damage-in-routine-mri-scans/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-technique-exposes-hidden-multiple-sclerosis-damage-in-routine-mri-scans/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/intermittent-fasting-benefits-may-last-long-after-the-diet-ends/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/intermittent-fasting-benefits-may-last-long-after-the-diet-ends/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-3d-thermal-cloak.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-3d-thermal-cloak.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-family-tree-viruses-grew-paves.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-family-tree-viruses-grew-paves.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-himalayan-snowfall-miscalculated-years.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-himalayan-snowfall-miscalculated-years.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:05:51 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f3ab0fe3/8e9fd33d.mp3" length="2970062" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>186</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Researchers developed an AI method that can uncover previously hidden signs of multiple sclerosis in routine; An eight-hour eating window helped adults maintain weight loss one year after a 12-week intermittent fasting; Researchers have designed and built the first 3D thermal cloak device that can hide objects from heat in any; Researchers discovered that bacteriophages infecting Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni remained genetically; Previous snowfall analyses underestimated total seasonal snowfall by 37% over Lake Hampta area in one winter.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-technique-exposes-hidden-multiple-sclerosis-damage-in-routine-mri-scans/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-technique-exposes-hidden-multiple-sclerosis-damage-in-routine-mri-scans/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/intermittent-fasting-benefits-may-last-long-after-the-diet-ends/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/intermittent-fasting-benefits-may-last-long-after-the-diet-ends/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-3d-thermal-cloak.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-3d-thermal-cloak.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-family-tree-viruses-grew-paves.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-family-tree-viruses-grew-paves.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-himalayan-snowfall-miscalculated-years.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-himalayan-snowfall-miscalculated-years.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3ab0fe3/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 13, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 13, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">7e0c0d48-3925-44d3-aba1-3c6e08bdb7ea</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c2c1fd3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Japanese scientists discovered a bacteria from a frog species that destroyed cancer tumors in one dose; A new tool called Tree Value Visions has been developed by researchers working with residents and officials; Bacteria can convert soluble uranium into a stable compound to immobilize uranium in contaminated water; Researchers at Technical University of Munich developed an autonomous drone system using laser reflectance to; Scientists at the Broad Institute developed the Blended Genome Exome (BGE) method that lowers sequencing.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/japanese-find-frog-bacteria-that-wipes-out-cancer-tumors-with-a-single-dose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/japanese-find-frog-bacteria-that-wipes-out-cancer-tumors-with-a-single-dose/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-trees-hotter-cities-approach-bolster.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-trees-hotter-cities-approach-bolster.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/bacteria-turn-toxic-uranium-into-a-surprisingly-stable-compound/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/bacteria-turn-toxic-uranium-into-a-surprisingly-stable-compound/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-autonomous-drones-volcanic-gas-clouds.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-autonomous-drones-volcanic-gas-clouds.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-genome-sequencing-approach-powering-genetics.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-genome-sequencing-approach-powering-genetics.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Japanese scientists discovered a bacteria from a frog species that destroyed cancer tumors in one dose; A new tool called Tree Value Visions has been developed by researchers working with residents and officials; Bacteria can convert soluble uranium into a stable compound to immobilize uranium in contaminated water; Researchers at Technical University of Munich developed an autonomous drone system using laser reflectance to; Scientists at the Broad Institute developed the Blended Genome Exome (BGE) method that lowers sequencing.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/japanese-find-frog-bacteria-that-wipes-out-cancer-tumors-with-a-single-dose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/japanese-find-frog-bacteria-that-wipes-out-cancer-tumors-with-a-single-dose/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-trees-hotter-cities-approach-bolster.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-trees-hotter-cities-approach-bolster.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/bacteria-turn-toxic-uranium-into-a-surprisingly-stable-compound/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/bacteria-turn-toxic-uranium-into-a-surprisingly-stable-compound/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-autonomous-drones-volcanic-gas-clouds.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-autonomous-drones-volcanic-gas-clouds.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-genome-sequencing-approach-powering-genetics.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-genome-sequencing-approach-powering-genetics.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:05:54 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9c2c1fd3/5e40606c.mp3" length="3550607" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>222</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Japanese scientists discovered a bacteria from a frog species that destroyed cancer tumors in one dose; A new tool called Tree Value Visions has been developed by researchers working with residents and officials; Bacteria can convert soluble uranium into a stable compound to immobilize uranium in contaminated water; Researchers at Technical University of Munich developed an autonomous drone system using laser reflectance to; Scientists at the Broad Institute developed the Blended Genome Exome (BGE) method that lowers sequencing.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/japanese-find-frog-bacteria-that-wipes-out-cancer-tumors-with-a-single-dose/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/japanese-find-frog-bacteria-that-wipes-out-cancer-tumors-with-a-single-dose/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-trees-hotter-cities-approach-bolster.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-trees-hotter-cities-approach-bolster.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/bacteria-turn-toxic-uranium-into-a-surprisingly-stable-compound/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/bacteria-turn-toxic-uranium-into-a-surprisingly-stable-compound/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-autonomous-drones-volcanic-gas-clouds.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-autonomous-drones-volcanic-gas-clouds.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-genome-sequencing-approach-powering-genetics.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-genome-sequencing-approach-powering-genetics.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c2c1fd3/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 10, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 10, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/09574521</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A multi-institution marine monitoring network in Lower St. Lawrence detected twice as many earthquakes as the; Scientific publishing generates around 19 billion U.S. dollars annually with 40% margins, largely from; A UC Irvine study identified a DNA mechanism in Greenland sharks that helps them maintain vision over; A large international study suggests today's hip replacements may last much longer than previously thought; Oak trees continue absorbing carbon dioxide long after their annual growth has ended, suggesting forests may.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-marine-network-environmental-shipping.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-marine-network-environmental-shipping.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-scientific-knowledge-free.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-scientific-knowledge-free.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/this-400-year-old-shark-may-hold-the-secret-to-preserving-human-vision/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/this-400-year-old-shark-may-hold-the-secret-to-preserving-human-vision/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/hip-replacements-are-lasting-far-longer-than-doctors-once-thought/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/hip-replacements-are-lasting-far-longer-than-doctors-once-thought/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260708022210.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260708022210.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A multi-institution marine monitoring network in Lower St. Lawrence detected twice as many earthquakes as the; Scientific publishing generates around 19 billion U.S. dollars annually with 40% margins, largely from; A UC Irvine study identified a DNA mechanism in Greenland sharks that helps them maintain vision over; A large international study suggests today's hip replacements may last much longer than previously thought; Oak trees continue absorbing carbon dioxide long after their annual growth has ended, suggesting forests may.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-marine-network-environmental-shipping.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-marine-network-environmental-shipping.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-scientific-knowledge-free.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-scientific-knowledge-free.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/this-400-year-old-shark-may-hold-the-secret-to-preserving-human-vision/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/this-400-year-old-shark-may-hold-the-secret-to-preserving-human-vision/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/hip-replacements-are-lasting-far-longer-than-doctors-once-thought/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/hip-replacements-are-lasting-far-longer-than-doctors-once-thought/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260708022210.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260708022210.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:06:26 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/09574521/9fd95b38.mp3" length="3997405" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>250</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A multi-institution marine monitoring network in Lower St. Lawrence detected twice as many earthquakes as the; Scientific publishing generates around 19 billion U.S. dollars annually with 40% margins, largely from; A UC Irvine study identified a DNA mechanism in Greenland sharks that helps them maintain vision over; A large international study suggests today's hip replacements may last much longer than previously thought; Oak trees continue absorbing carbon dioxide long after their annual growth has ended, suggesting forests may.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-marine-network-environmental-shipping.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-marine-network-environmental-shipping.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-scientific-knowledge-free.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-scientific-knowledge-free.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/this-400-year-old-shark-may-hold-the-secret-to-preserving-human-vision/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/this-400-year-old-shark-may-hold-the-secret-to-preserving-human-vision/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/hip-replacements-are-lasting-far-longer-than-doctors-once-thought/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/hip-replacements-are-lasting-far-longer-than-doctors-once-thought/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260708022210.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260708022210.htm</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/09574521/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 9, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 9, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">066f95b2-c7bc-43ef-a8c9-a4efeb372c71</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa40f8c1</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Scientists in Canada have discovered that underground rocks naturally produce hydrogen gas in large; A social enterprise called Relume in Olympia, Washington hires newly arrived refugees to make sustainable; University of Missouri researchers developed an AI model that uses variable-rate seeding to help farmers; Governments and humanitarian organizations used mobile phone and online platform data to track movements and; Older adults who received the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) had a 24% lower risk of dementia.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/canada-successfully-exploring-for-white-hydrogen-gas-a-clean-power-source-beneath-existing-mines/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/canada-successfully-exploring-for-white-hydrogen-gas-a-clean-power-source-beneath-existing-mines/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/economics/social-enterprise/refugee-candlemakers-rebuilding-lives-through-work/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/economics/social-enterprise/refugee-candlemakers-rebuilding-lives-through-work/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-future-ai-farm.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-future-ai-farm.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ai-digital-migration.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ai-digital-migration.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Scientists in Canada have discovered that underground rocks naturally produce hydrogen gas in large; A social enterprise called Relume in Olympia, Washington hires newly arrived refugees to make sustainable; University of Missouri researchers developed an AI model that uses variable-rate seeding to help farmers; Governments and humanitarian organizations used mobile phone and online platform data to track movements and; Older adults who received the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) had a 24% lower risk of dementia.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/canada-successfully-exploring-for-white-hydrogen-gas-a-clean-power-source-beneath-existing-mines/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/canada-successfully-exploring-for-white-hydrogen-gas-a-clean-power-source-beneath-existing-mines/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/economics/social-enterprise/refugee-candlemakers-rebuilding-lives-through-work/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/economics/social-enterprise/refugee-candlemakers-rebuilding-lives-through-work/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-future-ai-farm.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-future-ai-farm.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ai-digital-migration.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ai-digital-migration.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:06:07 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/aa40f8c1/0c97b388.mp3" length="4073892" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>255</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Scientists in Canada have discovered that underground rocks naturally produce hydrogen gas in large; A social enterprise called Relume in Olympia, Washington hires newly arrived refugees to make sustainable; University of Missouri researchers developed an AI model that uses variable-rate seeding to help farmers; Governments and humanitarian organizations used mobile phone and online platform data to track movements and; Older adults who received the recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) had a 24% lower risk of dementia.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/canada-successfully-exploring-for-white-hydrogen-gas-a-clean-power-source-beneath-existing-mines/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/canada-successfully-exploring-for-white-hydrogen-gas-a-clean-power-source-beneath-existing-mines/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/economics/social-enterprise/refugee-candlemakers-rebuilding-lives-through-work/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/economics/social-enterprise/refugee-candlemakers-rebuilding-lives-through-work/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-future-ai-farm.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-future-ai-farm.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ai-digital-migration.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ai-digital-migration.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=shingles-vaccine-dementia-risk-3339832</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa40f8c1/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 8, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 8, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">f98b697c-c3d3-4541-9861-ffdd43147cd0</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/81178b82</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: US tidal wetland productivity (gross primary production) rose 6% over 2001-2020 based on satellite data; Removing invasive buckthorn and immediately seeding native grasses and wildflowers, followed by herbicide; A spray-on hydrogel can stop bleeding from deep wounds in seconds; A new review published in Frontiers suggests many adults could benefit from more protein and more exercise; Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi is testing a material that can harvest water from the air.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-reveals-tidal-wetland-productivity.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-reveals-tidal-wetland-productivity.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-upfront-investment-native-pay-dividends.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-upfront-investment-native-pay-dividends.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-spray-on-gel-powder-could-help-medics-stop-bleeding-from-deep-wounds-in-seconds/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-spray-on-gel-powder-could-help-medics-stop-bleeding-from-deep-wounds-in-seconds/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/the-secret-to-healthy-aging-may-be-more-protein-and-more-exercise/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/the-secret-to-healthy-aging-may-be-more-protein-and-more-exercise/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/a-nobel-winning-chemist-is-trying-to-pull-drinking-water-from-desert-air/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/a-nobel-winning-chemist-is-trying-to-pull-drinking-water-from-desert-air/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: US tidal wetland productivity (gross primary production) rose 6% over 2001-2020 based on satellite data; Removing invasive buckthorn and immediately seeding native grasses and wildflowers, followed by herbicide; A spray-on hydrogel can stop bleeding from deep wounds in seconds; A new review published in Frontiers suggests many adults could benefit from more protein and more exercise; Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi is testing a material that can harvest water from the air.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-reveals-tidal-wetland-productivity.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-reveals-tidal-wetland-productivity.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-upfront-investment-native-pay-dividends.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-upfront-investment-native-pay-dividends.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-spray-on-gel-powder-could-help-medics-stop-bleeding-from-deep-wounds-in-seconds/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-spray-on-gel-powder-could-help-medics-stop-bleeding-from-deep-wounds-in-seconds/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/the-secret-to-healthy-aging-may-be-more-protein-and-more-exercise/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/the-secret-to-healthy-aging-may-be-more-protein-and-more-exercise/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/a-nobel-winning-chemist-is-trying-to-pull-drinking-water-from-desert-air/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/a-nobel-winning-chemist-is-trying-to-pull-drinking-water-from-desert-air/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:05:59 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/81178b82/66d31fda.mp3" length="3616226" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>226</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: US tidal wetland productivity (gross primary production) rose 6% over 2001-2020 based on satellite data; Removing invasive buckthorn and immediately seeding native grasses and wildflowers, followed by herbicide; A spray-on hydrogel can stop bleeding from deep wounds in seconds; A new review published in Frontiers suggests many adults could benefit from more protein and more exercise; Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi is testing a material that can harvest water from the air.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-reveals-tidal-wetland-productivity.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-reveals-tidal-wetland-productivity.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-upfront-investment-native-pay-dividends.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-upfront-investment-native-pay-dividends.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-spray-on-gel-powder-could-help-medics-stop-bleeding-from-deep-wounds-in-seconds/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-spray-on-gel-powder-could-help-medics-stop-bleeding-from-deep-wounds-in-seconds/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/the-secret-to-healthy-aging-may-be-more-protein-and-more-exercise/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/the-secret-to-healthy-aging-may-be-more-protein-and-more-exercise/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/a-nobel-winning-chemist-is-trying-to-pull-drinking-water-from-desert-air/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/a-nobel-winning-chemist-is-trying-to-pull-drinking-water-from-desert-air/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/81178b82/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 7, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 7, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd5eff6d</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Rooftop solar panels in Pakistan now contribute one-fifth of the total national power supply; External shading can reduce indoor temperatures by over 6°C in UK homes during heat waves; Japanese rice varieties cultivated on Kauaʻi using upland methods matured one month earlier than in Japan; University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers developed two techniques (PAC-MAN and AI-based prediction) to; Millions of retired EV batteries could be repurposed to help solve grid storage problems.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rooftop-solar-gave-power-to-pakistan-when-fossil-fuels-failed-its-now-called-a-boom/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rooftop-solar-gave-power-to-pakistan-when-fossil-fuels-failed-its-now-called-a-boom/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-expert-redesigning-uk-homes-cope.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-expert-redesigning-uk-homes-cope.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-rice-hawaii-japanese-cultivars-yield.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-rice-hawaii-japanese-cultivars-yield.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-world-deadliest-infection-pac-ai.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-world-deadliest-infection-pac-ai.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/future/millions-of-old-ev-batteries-could-get-a-second-life-helping-power-the-grid/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/future/millions-of-old-ev-batteries-could-get-a-second-life-helping-power-the-grid/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Rooftop solar panels in Pakistan now contribute one-fifth of the total national power supply; External shading can reduce indoor temperatures by over 6°C in UK homes during heat waves; Japanese rice varieties cultivated on Kauaʻi using upland methods matured one month earlier than in Japan; University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers developed two techniques (PAC-MAN and AI-based prediction) to; Millions of retired EV batteries could be repurposed to help solve grid storage problems.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rooftop-solar-gave-power-to-pakistan-when-fossil-fuels-failed-its-now-called-a-boom/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rooftop-solar-gave-power-to-pakistan-when-fossil-fuels-failed-its-now-called-a-boom/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-expert-redesigning-uk-homes-cope.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-expert-redesigning-uk-homes-cope.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-rice-hawaii-japanese-cultivars-yield.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-rice-hawaii-japanese-cultivars-yield.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-world-deadliest-infection-pac-ai.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-world-deadliest-infection-pac-ai.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/future/millions-of-old-ev-batteries-could-get-a-second-life-helping-power-the-grid/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/future/millions-of-old-ev-batteries-could-get-a-second-life-helping-power-the-grid/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:06:07 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/fd5eff6d/082f18f9.mp3" length="4022483" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>252</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Rooftop solar panels in Pakistan now contribute one-fifth of the total national power supply; External shading can reduce indoor temperatures by over 6°C in UK homes during heat waves; Japanese rice varieties cultivated on Kauaʻi using upland methods matured one month earlier than in Japan; University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers developed two techniques (PAC-MAN and AI-based prediction) to; Millions of retired EV batteries could be repurposed to help solve grid storage problems.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rooftop-solar-gave-power-to-pakistan-when-fossil-fuels-failed-its-now-called-a-boom/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rooftop-solar-gave-power-to-pakistan-when-fossil-fuels-failed-its-now-called-a-boom/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-expert-redesigning-uk-homes-cope.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-expert-redesigning-uk-homes-cope.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-rice-hawaii-japanese-cultivars-yield.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-rice-hawaii-japanese-cultivars-yield.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-world-deadliest-infection-pac-ai.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-world-deadliest-infection-pac-ai.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/future/millions-of-old-ev-batteries-could-get-a-second-life-helping-power-the-grid/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/future/millions-of-old-ev-batteries-could-get-a-second-life-helping-power-the-grid/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd5eff6d/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 6, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 6, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/4495eab6</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Japanese space probe Hayabusa2 performed a flyby of asteroid Torifune on July 6, 2026, coming within 800; Exercise improves joint function in aging, and avoiding activity is not beneficial for aging joints; Analysis of 5.5 million Spanish convictions (2007-2023) shows that when controlling for age and gender; Stanford researchers reversed age-related memory loss in mice by restoring gut-brain communication through; An author spent 6 months reading hundreds of poems written by teens and found they are full of hope.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-japan-space-probe-skims-asteroid.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-japan-space-probe-skims-asteroid.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-reveal-the-best-exercises-for-aging-joints/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-reveal-the-best-exercises-for-aging-joints/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spain-million-convictions-immigration-crime.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spain-million-convictions-immigration-crime.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/stanford-scientists-reverse-age-related-memory-loss-by-targeting-the-gut/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/stanford-scientists-reverse-age-related-memory-loss-by-targeting-the-gut/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/1455-young-poets-anthology" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/1455-young-poets-anthology</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Japanese space probe Hayabusa2 performed a flyby of asteroid Torifune on July 6, 2026, coming within 800; Exercise improves joint function in aging, and avoiding activity is not beneficial for aging joints; Analysis of 5.5 million Spanish convictions (2007-2023) shows that when controlling for age and gender; Stanford researchers reversed age-related memory loss in mice by restoring gut-brain communication through; An author spent 6 months reading hundreds of poems written by teens and found they are full of hope.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-japan-space-probe-skims-asteroid.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-japan-space-probe-skims-asteroid.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-reveal-the-best-exercises-for-aging-joints/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-reveal-the-best-exercises-for-aging-joints/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spain-million-convictions-immigration-crime.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spain-million-convictions-immigration-crime.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/stanford-scientists-reverse-age-related-memory-loss-by-targeting-the-gut/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/stanford-scientists-reverse-age-related-memory-loss-by-targeting-the-gut/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/1455-young-poets-anthology" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/1455-young-poets-anthology</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:06:02 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/4495eab6/1d9c6ccb.mp3" length="3610793" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>226</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Japanese space probe Hayabusa2 performed a flyby of asteroid Torifune on July 6, 2026, coming within 800; Exercise improves joint function in aging, and avoiding activity is not beneficial for aging joints; Analysis of 5.5 million Spanish convictions (2007-2023) shows that when controlling for age and gender; Stanford researchers reversed age-related memory loss in mice by restoring gut-brain communication through; An author spent 6 months reading hundreds of poems written by teens and found they are full of hope.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-japan-space-probe-skims-asteroid.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-japan-space-probe-skims-asteroid.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-reveal-the-best-exercises-for-aging-joints/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-reveal-the-best-exercises-for-aging-joints/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spain-million-convictions-immigration-crime.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spain-million-convictions-immigration-crime.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/stanford-scientists-reverse-age-related-memory-loss-by-targeting-the-gut/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/stanford-scientists-reverse-age-related-memory-loss-by-targeting-the-gut/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/1455-young-poets-anthology" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/1455-young-poets-anthology</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/4495eab6/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 3, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 3, 2026</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Malaria transmission in Southeast Asia has fallen 67% over the last 15 years; Deaths linked to air pollution in London fell an estimated 40 percent between 2019 and 2024, according to an; CYGNSS, launched by NASA in 2016, transformed earth science by using reflected GPS signals and paved the way; Plastic bottles attached to fishing nets reduced dolphin bycatch by 88% while maintaining fish catch levels; Gray seal populations in the Wadden Sea increased to 12,497 adults and 3,385 pups during the 2025–2026 survey.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/southeast-asia-nears-malaria-elimination-down-two-thirds-since-2010/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/southeast-asia-nears-malaria-elimination-down-two-thirds-since-2010/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/air-pollution-deaths-in-london-fall-40-percent-over-five-years/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/air-pollution-deaths-in-london-fall-40-percent-over-five-years/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-constellation-earth-science-creatively.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-constellation-earth-science-creatively.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-discarded-plastic-bottles-dolphins-fishing.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-discarded-plastic-bottles-dolphins-fishing.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-gray-wadden-sea.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-gray-wadden-sea.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Malaria transmission in Southeast Asia has fallen 67% over the last 15 years; Deaths linked to air pollution in London fell an estimated 40 percent between 2019 and 2024, according to an; CYGNSS, launched by NASA in 2016, transformed earth science by using reflected GPS signals and paved the way; Plastic bottles attached to fishing nets reduced dolphin bycatch by 88% while maintaining fish catch levels; Gray seal populations in the Wadden Sea increased to 12,497 adults and 3,385 pups during the 2025–2026 survey.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/southeast-asia-nears-malaria-elimination-down-two-thirds-since-2010/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/southeast-asia-nears-malaria-elimination-down-two-thirds-since-2010/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/air-pollution-deaths-in-london-fall-40-percent-over-five-years/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/air-pollution-deaths-in-london-fall-40-percent-over-five-years/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-constellation-earth-science-creatively.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-constellation-earth-science-creatively.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-discarded-plastic-bottles-dolphins-fishing.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-discarded-plastic-bottles-dolphins-fishing.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-gray-wadden-sea.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-gray-wadden-sea.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:06:09 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/904d75b0/05b2cbae.mp3" length="3813503" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>239</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Malaria transmission in Southeast Asia has fallen 67% over the last 15 years; Deaths linked to air pollution in London fell an estimated 40 percent between 2019 and 2024, according to an; CYGNSS, launched by NASA in 2016, transformed earth science by using reflected GPS signals and paved the way; Plastic bottles attached to fishing nets reduced dolphin bycatch by 88% while maintaining fish catch levels; Gray seal populations in the Wadden Sea increased to 12,497 adults and 3,385 pups during the 2025–2026 survey.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/southeast-asia-nears-malaria-elimination-down-two-thirds-since-2010/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/southeast-asia-nears-malaria-elimination-down-two-thirds-since-2010/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/air-pollution-deaths-in-london-fall-40-percent-over-five-years/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/air-pollution-deaths-in-london-fall-40-percent-over-five-years/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-constellation-earth-science-creatively.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-satellite-constellation-earth-science-creatively.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-discarded-plastic-bottles-dolphins-fishing.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-discarded-plastic-bottles-dolphins-fishing.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-gray-wadden-sea.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-gray-wadden-sea.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/904d75b0/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 2, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 2, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/18c3924a</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Prioritizing direct emissions cuts over carbon dioxide removal could save 33,000 U.S. lives annually by 2050; 9 female white rhinos have been reintroduced to a Mozambique national park as part of a broader effort to; Frozen and canned vegetables are nutritionally comparable to fresh vegetables and offer a more; A strain of baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae significantly inhibits growth and disease-causing; Analysis of 28,323 U.S. census tracts found walkable, greener neighborhoods with mixed-use streets correlate.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-emissions-carbon-yearly.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-emissions-carbon-yearly.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/herculean-effort-to-restore-mozambiques-rhino-population-succeeds-with-61-animals-moved-there/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/herculean-effort-to-restore-mozambiques-rhino-population-succeeds-with-61-animals-moved-there/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/nutrition-medicine/are-frozen-and-canned-vegetables-as-good-as-the-fresh-ones-heres-what-you-need-to-know/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/nutrition-medicine/are-frozen-and-canned-vegetables-as-good-as-the-fresh-ones-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-baker-yeast-potential-treatment-persistent.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-baker-yeast-potential-treatment-persistent.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-walkable-greener-neighborhoods-linked-physical.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-walkable-greener-neighborhoods-linked-physical.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Prioritizing direct emissions cuts over carbon dioxide removal could save 33,000 U.S. lives annually by 2050; 9 female white rhinos have been reintroduced to a Mozambique national park as part of a broader effort to; Frozen and canned vegetables are nutritionally comparable to fresh vegetables and offer a more; A strain of baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae significantly inhibits growth and disease-causing; Analysis of 28,323 U.S. census tracts found walkable, greener neighborhoods with mixed-use streets correlate.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-emissions-carbon-yearly.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-emissions-carbon-yearly.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/herculean-effort-to-restore-mozambiques-rhino-population-succeeds-with-61-animals-moved-there/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/herculean-effort-to-restore-mozambiques-rhino-population-succeeds-with-61-animals-moved-there/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/nutrition-medicine/are-frozen-and-canned-vegetables-as-good-as-the-fresh-ones-heres-what-you-need-to-know/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/nutrition-medicine/are-frozen-and-canned-vegetables-as-good-as-the-fresh-ones-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-baker-yeast-potential-treatment-persistent.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-baker-yeast-potential-treatment-persistent.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-walkable-greener-neighborhoods-linked-physical.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-walkable-greener-neighborhoods-linked-physical.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:06:06 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/18c3924a/a8285add.mp3" length="3540576" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>222</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Prioritizing direct emissions cuts over carbon dioxide removal could save 33,000 U.S. lives annually by 2050; 9 female white rhinos have been reintroduced to a Mozambique national park as part of a broader effort to; Frozen and canned vegetables are nutritionally comparable to fresh vegetables and offer a more; A strain of baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae significantly inhibits growth and disease-causing; Analysis of 28,323 U.S. census tracts found walkable, greener neighborhoods with mixed-use streets correlate.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-emissions-carbon-yearly.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-emissions-carbon-yearly.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/herculean-effort-to-restore-mozambiques-rhino-population-succeeds-with-61-animals-moved-there/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/herculean-effort-to-restore-mozambiques-rhino-population-succeeds-with-61-animals-moved-there/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/nutrition-medicine/are-frozen-and-canned-vegetables-as-good-as-the-fresh-ones-heres-what-you-need-to-know/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/nutrition-medicine/are-frozen-and-canned-vegetables-as-good-as-the-fresh-ones-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-baker-yeast-potential-treatment-persistent.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-baker-yeast-potential-treatment-persistent.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-07-walkable-greener-neighborhoods-linked-physical.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-07-walkable-greener-neighborhoods-linked-physical.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: July 1, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: July 1, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/f13b6daf</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/nepals-highest-court-orders-government-to-guarantee-same-sex-marriage-rights/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/nepals-highest-court-orders-government-to-guarantee-same-sex-marriage-rights/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/skill-based-job-training-uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/skill-based-job-training-uk/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-abundant-catalyst-methane-valuable-liquid.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-abundant-catalyst-methane-valuable-liquid.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-nonsurgical-knee-treatment-delivers-lasting-pain-relief/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-nonsurgical-knee-treatment-delivers-lasting-pain-relief/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-newly-corn-trait-crop-drought.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-newly-corn-trait-crop-drought.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/nepals-highest-court-orders-government-to-guarantee-same-sex-marriage-rights/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/nepals-highest-court-orders-government-to-guarantee-same-sex-marriage-rights/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/skill-based-job-training-uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/skill-based-job-training-uk/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-abundant-catalyst-methane-valuable-liquid.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-abundant-catalyst-methane-valuable-liquid.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-nonsurgical-knee-treatment-delivers-lasting-pain-relief/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-nonsurgical-knee-treatment-delivers-lasting-pain-relief/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-newly-corn-trait-crop-drought.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-newly-corn-trait-crop-drought.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:06:07 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/f13b6daf/5e3f147e.mp3" length="4002839" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>251</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/nepals-highest-court-orders-government-to-guarantee-same-sex-marriage-rights/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/nepals-highest-court-orders-government-to-guarantee-same-sex-marriage-rights/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/skill-based-job-training-uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/skill-based-job-training-uk/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-abundant-catalyst-methane-valuable-liquid.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-abundant-catalyst-methane-valuable-liquid.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/new-nonsurgical-knee-treatment-delivers-lasting-pain-relief/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/new-nonsurgical-knee-treatment-delivers-lasting-pain-relief/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-newly-corn-trait-crop-drought.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-newly-corn-trait-crop-drought.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/f13b6daf/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: June 30, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: June 30, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/record-low-child-mortality-rates-recorded-in-both-india-and-china/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/record-low-child-mortality-rates-recorded-in-both-india-and-china/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/billion-dollar-program-connects-50-million-people-to-the-power-grid-across-africa/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/billion-dollar-program-connects-50-million-people-to-the-power-grid-across-africa/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-breakthrough-aquaculture-oral-vaccine-fish.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-breakthrough-aquaculture-oral-vaccine-fish.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-great-barrier-reef-drilling-reveals.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-great-barrier-reef-drilling-reveals.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-surprising-way-to-help-the-brain-recover-after-stroke/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-surprising-way-to-help-the-brain-recover-after-stroke/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/record-low-child-mortality-rates-recorded-in-both-india-and-china/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/record-low-child-mortality-rates-recorded-in-both-india-and-china/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/billion-dollar-program-connects-50-million-people-to-the-power-grid-across-africa/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/billion-dollar-program-connects-50-million-people-to-the-power-grid-across-africa/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-breakthrough-aquaculture-oral-vaccine-fish.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-breakthrough-aquaculture-oral-vaccine-fish.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-great-barrier-reef-drilling-reveals.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-great-barrier-reef-drilling-reveals.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-surprising-way-to-help-the-brain-recover-after-stroke/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-surprising-way-to-help-the-brain-recover-after-stroke/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:06:11 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/8e80f98a/7da25d3b.mp3" length="3922591" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>246</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/record-low-child-mortality-rates-recorded-in-both-india-and-china/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/record-low-child-mortality-rates-recorded-in-both-india-and-china/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/billion-dollar-program-connects-50-million-people-to-the-power-grid-across-africa/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/billion-dollar-program-connects-50-million-people-to-the-power-grid-across-africa/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-breakthrough-aquaculture-oral-vaccine-fish.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-breakthrough-aquaculture-oral-vaccine-fish.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-great-barrier-reef-drilling-reveals.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-great-barrier-reef-drilling-reveals.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-surprising-way-to-help-the-brain-recover-after-stroke/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-surprising-way-to-help-the-brain-recover-after-stroke/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e80f98a/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: June 29, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: June 29, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e7c22b6</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-silk-kudzu-hydrogel-wound-closure.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-silk-kudzu-hydrogel-wound-closure.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/worlds-largest-island-rodent-eradication-sparks-remarkable-invertebrate-comeback/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/worlds-largest-island-rodent-eradication-sparks-remarkable-invertebrate-comeback/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-unemployment-welfare-curb-populism.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-unemployment-welfare-curb-populism.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100424.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100424.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-laser-based-3d-imaging-enables.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-laser-based-3d-imaging-enables.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-silk-kudzu-hydrogel-wound-closure.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-silk-kudzu-hydrogel-wound-closure.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/worlds-largest-island-rodent-eradication-sparks-remarkable-invertebrate-comeback/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/worlds-largest-island-rodent-eradication-sparks-remarkable-invertebrate-comeback/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-unemployment-welfare-curb-populism.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-unemployment-welfare-curb-populism.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100424.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100424.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-laser-based-3d-imaging-enables.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-laser-based-3d-imaging-enables.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:06:08 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/5e7c22b6/b194d890.mp3" length="3793023" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>238</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>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.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-silk-kudzu-hydrogel-wound-closure.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-silk-kudzu-hydrogel-wound-closure.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/worlds-largest-island-rodent-eradication-sparks-remarkable-invertebrate-comeback/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/worlds-largest-island-rodent-eradication-sparks-remarkable-invertebrate-comeback/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-unemployment-welfare-curb-populism.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-unemployment-welfare-curb-populism.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100424.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260620100424.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-laser-based-3d-imaging-enables.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-laser-based-3d-imaging-enables.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e7c22b6/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: June 26, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: June 26, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">3f76f35d-502f-42f6-b508-62202ff8cb59</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e4601c3</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The SunZia project, a 3,650-MW wind project with 550-mile HVDC transmission line, is fully operational and; Music therapy at NIMHANS helped a stroke patient regain functional speech and coordination, costing $42 USD; A UNC Chapel Hill study of 1,100+ young adults found that social media messages featuring relatable peers; Crushed concrete from nuclear sites removed 82% of strontium-90 from solution in air-exposed conditions; Soil pH below 7.0 regulates symbiotic bacteria (Burkholderia) acquisition in rice stink bugs, with.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/usas-largest-renewable-project-comes-online-with-more-power-than-the-hoover-dam/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/usas-largest-renewable-project-comes-online-with-more-power-than-the-hoover-dam/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/music-therapy-brain-injury/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/music-therapy-brain-injury/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-social-media-messages-counter-youth.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-social-media-messages-counter-youth.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nuclear-site-concrete-tool-strontium.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nuclear-site-concrete-tool-strontium.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-soil-ph-rice-bug-outbreaks.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-soil-ph-rice-bug-outbreaks.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The SunZia project, a 3,650-MW wind project with 550-mile HVDC transmission line, is fully operational and; Music therapy at NIMHANS helped a stroke patient regain functional speech and coordination, costing $42 USD; A UNC Chapel Hill study of 1,100+ young adults found that social media messages featuring relatable peers; Crushed concrete from nuclear sites removed 82% of strontium-90 from solution in air-exposed conditions; Soil pH below 7.0 regulates symbiotic bacteria (Burkholderia) acquisition in rice stink bugs, with.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/usas-largest-renewable-project-comes-online-with-more-power-than-the-hoover-dam/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/usas-largest-renewable-project-comes-online-with-more-power-than-the-hoover-dam/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/music-therapy-brain-injury/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/music-therapy-brain-injury/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-social-media-messages-counter-youth.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-social-media-messages-counter-youth.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nuclear-site-concrete-tool-strontium.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nuclear-site-concrete-tool-strontium.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-soil-ph-rice-bug-outbreaks.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-soil-ph-rice-bug-outbreaks.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:06:05 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/3e4601c3/eae864a0.mp3" length="3841088" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>241</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: The SunZia project, a 3,650-MW wind project with 550-mile HVDC transmission line, is fully operational and; Music therapy at NIMHANS helped a stroke patient regain functional speech and coordination, costing $42 USD; A UNC Chapel Hill study of 1,100+ young adults found that social media messages featuring relatable peers; Crushed concrete from nuclear sites removed 82% of strontium-90 from solution in air-exposed conditions; Soil pH below 7.0 regulates symbiotic bacteria (Burkholderia) acquisition in rice stink bugs, with.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/usas-largest-renewable-project-comes-online-with-more-power-than-the-hoover-dam/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/usas-largest-renewable-project-comes-online-with-more-power-than-the-hoover-dam/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/music-therapy-brain-injury/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/music-therapy-brain-injury/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-social-media-messages-counter-youth.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-social-media-messages-counter-youth.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nuclear-site-concrete-tool-strontium.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nuclear-site-concrete-tool-strontium.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-soil-ph-rice-bug-outbreaks.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-soil-ph-rice-bug-outbreaks.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: June 25, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: June 25, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A man with HIV received the world's first HIV-to-HIV lung transplant; Chilangas FC, founded in 2022, is one of six women's blind football teams in Mexico helping visually impaired; Nonthermal plasma approach maintained stable catalyst performance at 34.1% CO conversion for 30 hours in; Pseudomonad bacteria boost crop growth in salty soils across multiple plants (maize, tomato, rapeseed) by; A prototype motor using ferroelectric fluids can rotate without magnets or metal rotors by harnessing.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-man-with-hiv-just-received-the-worlds-first-hiv-to-hiv-lung-transplant/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-man-with-hiv-just-received-the-worlds-first-hiv-to-hiv-lung-transplant/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/world/the-blind-football-team-opening-up-the-world-for-women-in-mexico/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/world/the-blind-football-team-opening-up-the-world-for-women-in-mexico/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-plasma-approach-catalysts-longer-hydrogen.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-plasma-approach-catalysts-longer-hydrogen.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-pseudomonads-boost-crop-growth-salty.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-pseudomonads-boost-crop-growth-salty.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/a-plastic-motor-just-defied-a-century-of-engineering-assumptions/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/a-plastic-motor-just-defied-a-century-of-engineering-assumptions/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A man with HIV received the world's first HIV-to-HIV lung transplant; Chilangas FC, founded in 2022, is one of six women's blind football teams in Mexico helping visually impaired; Nonthermal plasma approach maintained stable catalyst performance at 34.1% CO conversion for 30 hours in; Pseudomonad bacteria boost crop growth in salty soils across multiple plants (maize, tomato, rapeseed) by; A prototype motor using ferroelectric fluids can rotate without magnets or metal rotors by harnessing.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-man-with-hiv-just-received-the-worlds-first-hiv-to-hiv-lung-transplant/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-man-with-hiv-just-received-the-worlds-first-hiv-to-hiv-lung-transplant/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/world/the-blind-football-team-opening-up-the-world-for-women-in-mexico/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/world/the-blind-football-team-opening-up-the-world-for-women-in-mexico/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-plasma-approach-catalysts-longer-hydrogen.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-plasma-approach-catalysts-longer-hydrogen.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-pseudomonads-boost-crop-growth-salty.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-pseudomonads-boost-crop-growth-salty.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/a-plastic-motor-just-defied-a-century-of-engineering-assumptions/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/a-plastic-motor-just-defied-a-century-of-engineering-assumptions/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:37:32 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/615e8ea1/871a751d.mp3" length="3383841" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>212</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: A man with HIV received the world's first HIV-to-HIV lung transplant; Chilangas FC, founded in 2022, is one of six women's blind football teams in Mexico helping visually impaired; Nonthermal plasma approach maintained stable catalyst performance at 34.1% CO conversion for 30 hours in; Pseudomonad bacteria boost crop growth in salty soils across multiple plants (maize, tomato, rapeseed) by; A prototype motor using ferroelectric fluids can rotate without magnets or metal rotors by harnessing.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-man-with-hiv-just-received-the-worlds-first-hiv-to-hiv-lung-transplant/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/a-man-with-hiv-just-received-the-worlds-first-hiv-to-hiv-lung-transplant/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/world/the-blind-football-team-opening-up-the-world-for-women-in-mexico/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/world/the-blind-football-team-opening-up-the-world-for-women-in-mexico/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-plasma-approach-catalysts-longer-hydrogen.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-plasma-approach-catalysts-longer-hydrogen.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-pseudomonads-boost-crop-growth-salty.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-pseudomonads-boost-crop-growth-salty.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/a-plastic-motor-just-defied-a-century-of-engineering-assumptions/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/a-plastic-motor-just-defied-a-century-of-engineering-assumptions/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/615e8ea1/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
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    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: June 24, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: June 24, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/37f4d034</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Between 2020 and 2024, zero women aged 20-24 in England died from cervical cancer, the first such five-year; The International Labour Organization voted on June 12 to adopt a binding convention setting enforceable; A refugee woman from Iran completed free training courses in baking and coffee-making in the UK and started a; Researchers are developing hardier strains of insects (black soldier flies, crickets, mealworms) for farming; A 10-year experiment with 3,000+ European seabass found that heat-induced male bias reversed by the third.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/hpv-vaccine-brings-cervical-cancer-deaths-to-near-zero/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/hpv-vaccine-brings-cervical-cancer-deaths-to-near-zero/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/historic-ilo-vote-gives-gig-workers-labour-rights-for-the-first-time/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/historic-ilo-vote-gives-gig-workers-labour-rights-for-the-first-time/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/well-grounded-coffee-jobs/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/well-grounded-coffee-jobs/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-aim-hardier-herds-worms-productive.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-aim-hardier-herds-worms-productive.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-warmer-seas-female-fish-species.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-warmer-seas-female-fish-species.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Between 2020 and 2024, zero women aged 20-24 in England died from cervical cancer, the first such five-year; The International Labour Organization voted on June 12 to adopt a binding convention setting enforceable; A refugee woman from Iran completed free training courses in baking and coffee-making in the UK and started a; Researchers are developing hardier strains of insects (black soldier flies, crickets, mealworms) for farming; A 10-year experiment with 3,000+ European seabass found that heat-induced male bias reversed by the third.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/hpv-vaccine-brings-cervical-cancer-deaths-to-near-zero/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/hpv-vaccine-brings-cervical-cancer-deaths-to-near-zero/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/historic-ilo-vote-gives-gig-workers-labour-rights-for-the-first-time/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/historic-ilo-vote-gives-gig-workers-labour-rights-for-the-first-time/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/well-grounded-coffee-jobs/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/well-grounded-coffee-jobs/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-aim-hardier-herds-worms-productive.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-aim-hardier-herds-worms-productive.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-warmer-seas-female-fish-species.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-warmer-seas-female-fish-species.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:05:58 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/37f4d034/853f51f9.mp3" length="4016213" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>251</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Between 2020 and 2024, zero women aged 20-24 in England died from cervical cancer, the first such five-year; The International Labour Organization voted on June 12 to adopt a binding convention setting enforceable; A refugee woman from Iran completed free training courses in baking and coffee-making in the UK and started a; Researchers are developing hardier strains of insects (black soldier flies, crickets, mealworms) for farming; A 10-year experiment with 3,000+ European seabass found that heat-induced male bias reversed by the third.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/hpv-vaccine-brings-cervical-cancer-deaths-to-near-zero/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/hpv-vaccine-brings-cervical-cancer-deaths-to-near-zero/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/historic-ilo-vote-gives-gig-workers-labour-rights-for-the-first-time/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/historic-ilo-vote-gives-gig-workers-labour-rights-for-the-first-time/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/well-grounded-coffee-jobs/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/well-grounded-coffee-jobs/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-aim-hardier-herds-worms-productive.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-aim-hardier-herds-worms-productive.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-warmer-seas-female-fish-species.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-warmer-seas-female-fish-species.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/37f4d034/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: June 23, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: June 23, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">14dbf9c1-8962-4289-8ff2-c5715c80a6c3</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9dec89c5</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: CAR T-cell therapy sent five lupus patients into remission in a UK trial; A 14-year-old diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer and given 8 months to live is now cancer-free 4 years later; A bird-derived gene tool inserts plant DNA 30 times more efficiently than CRISPR; Antarctic ice loss may be reliably projected over the next 30 to 50 years, a period scientists say is crucial; Scientists discovered an 84-meter-tall tree called 'The Heaven Sword' in Taiwan after a decade-long search.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/groundbreaking-potential-lupus-cure-sends-patients-into-remission-allowing-dreams-to-be-fulfilled/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/groundbreaking-potential-lupus-cure-sends-patients-into-remission-allowing-dreams-to-be-fulfilled/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/given-just-8-months-to-live-teen-is-cancer-free-4-years-on-thanks-to-doctors-promise/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/given-just-8-months-to-live-teen-is-cancer-free-4-years-on-thanks-to-doctors-promise/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-bird-derived-gene-tool-inserts.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-bird-derived-gene-tool-inserts.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/antarcticas-future-may-be-more-predictable-than-scientists-thought/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/antarcticas-future-may-be-more-predictable-than-scientists-thought/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-found-the-heaven-sword-after-years-of-looking/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-found-the-heaven-sword-after-years-of-looking/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: CAR T-cell therapy sent five lupus patients into remission in a UK trial; A 14-year-old diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer and given 8 months to live is now cancer-free 4 years later; A bird-derived gene tool inserts plant DNA 30 times more efficiently than CRISPR; Antarctic ice loss may be reliably projected over the next 30 to 50 years, a period scientists say is crucial; Scientists discovered an 84-meter-tall tree called 'The Heaven Sword' in Taiwan after a decade-long search.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/groundbreaking-potential-lupus-cure-sends-patients-into-remission-allowing-dreams-to-be-fulfilled/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/groundbreaking-potential-lupus-cure-sends-patients-into-remission-allowing-dreams-to-be-fulfilled/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/given-just-8-months-to-live-teen-is-cancer-free-4-years-on-thanks-to-doctors-promise/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/given-just-8-months-to-live-teen-is-cancer-free-4-years-on-thanks-to-doctors-promise/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-bird-derived-gene-tool-inserts.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-bird-derived-gene-tool-inserts.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/antarcticas-future-may-be-more-predictable-than-scientists-thought/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/antarcticas-future-may-be-more-predictable-than-scientists-thought/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-found-the-heaven-sword-after-years-of-looking/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-found-the-heaven-sword-after-years-of-looking/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:05:47 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/9dec89c5/a0eb1dce.mp3" length="3180295" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>199</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: CAR T-cell therapy sent five lupus patients into remission in a UK trial; A 14-year-old diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer and given 8 months to live is now cancer-free 4 years later; A bird-derived gene tool inserts plant DNA 30 times more efficiently than CRISPR; Antarctic ice loss may be reliably projected over the next 30 to 50 years, a period scientists say is crucial; Scientists discovered an 84-meter-tall tree called 'The Heaven Sword' in Taiwan after a decade-long search.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/groundbreaking-potential-lupus-cure-sends-patients-into-remission-allowing-dreams-to-be-fulfilled/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/groundbreaking-potential-lupus-cure-sends-patients-into-remission-allowing-dreams-to-be-fulfilled/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/given-just-8-months-to-live-teen-is-cancer-free-4-years-on-thanks-to-doctors-promise/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/given-just-8-months-to-live-teen-is-cancer-free-4-years-on-thanks-to-doctors-promise/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-bird-derived-gene-tool-inserts.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-bird-derived-gene-tool-inserts.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/antarcticas-future-may-be-more-predictable-than-scientists-thought/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/antarcticas-future-may-be-more-predictable-than-scientists-thought/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-found-the-heaven-sword-after-years-of-looking/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-found-the-heaven-sword-after-years-of-looking/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/9dec89c5/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: June 22, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: June 22, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">92974b7b-6acd-4d94-98ca-9ef31b179778</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/369a4187</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Research shows that even modest physical activity can influence well-being and disease outcomes, with; White roofs and urban parks reduce city temperatures and heat-wave vulnerability but cannot offset a; NASA's ERNEST rover prototype completed a 16-mile autonomous journey with minimal human intervention in the; Measles vaccine-induced T cells were able to recognize the deadly Nipah virus, raising the possibility of; North America has sufficient deposits of rare earth elements to supply its own clean energy and modern.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/the-most-powerful-drug-of-all-isnt-found-in-a-pill-bottle/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/the-most-powerful-drug-of-all-isnt-found-in-a-pill-bottle/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-white-roofs-urban-cities-offset.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-white-roofs-urban-cities-offset.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nasa-advanced-capabilities-moon-mars-1.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nasa-advanced-capabilities-moon-mars-1.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-immune-cells-that-can-fight-both-measles-and-nipah/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-immune-cells-that-can-fight-both-measles-and-nipah/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-north-america-rare-earth-elements.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-north-america-rare-earth-elements.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Research shows that even modest physical activity can influence well-being and disease outcomes, with; White roofs and urban parks reduce city temperatures and heat-wave vulnerability but cannot offset a; NASA's ERNEST rover prototype completed a 16-mile autonomous journey with minimal human intervention in the; Measles vaccine-induced T cells were able to recognize the deadly Nipah virus, raising the possibility of; North America has sufficient deposits of rare earth elements to supply its own clean energy and modern.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/the-most-powerful-drug-of-all-isnt-found-in-a-pill-bottle/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/the-most-powerful-drug-of-all-isnt-found-in-a-pill-bottle/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-white-roofs-urban-cities-offset.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-white-roofs-urban-cities-offset.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nasa-advanced-capabilities-moon-mars-1.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nasa-advanced-capabilities-moon-mars-1.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-immune-cells-that-can-fight-both-measles-and-nipah/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-immune-cells-that-can-fight-both-measles-and-nipah/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-north-america-rare-earth-elements.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-north-america-rare-earth-elements.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:05:55 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/369a4187/46c0bc22.mp3" length="3235466" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>203</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Research shows that even modest physical activity can influence well-being and disease outcomes, with; White roofs and urban parks reduce city temperatures and heat-wave vulnerability but cannot offset a; NASA's ERNEST rover prototype completed a 16-mile autonomous journey with minimal human intervention in the; Measles vaccine-induced T cells were able to recognize the deadly Nipah virus, raising the possibility of; North America has sufficient deposits of rare earth elements to supply its own clean energy and modern.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/the-most-powerful-drug-of-all-isnt-found-in-a-pill-bottle/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/the-most-powerful-drug-of-all-isnt-found-in-a-pill-bottle/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-white-roofs-urban-cities-offset.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-white-roofs-urban-cities-offset.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nasa-advanced-capabilities-moon-mars-1.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-nasa-advanced-capabilities-moon-mars-1.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-immune-cells-that-can-fight-both-measles-and-nipah/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-immune-cells-that-can-fight-both-measles-and-nipah/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-north-america-rare-earth-elements.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-north-america-rare-earth-elements.html</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/369a4187/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: June 19, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: June 19, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">5d09bd10-2cf5-4073-8e2e-30ee61241d10</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/95ee14fa</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: University of Rochester researchers developed a solar-thermal desalination system using laser-etched black; Arizona's 27 wildlife crossings have reduced collisions by 90%; L'Heure Civique is reinventing volunteering in France by creating flexible, short-term volunteer; Ireland made its basic income scheme for artists permanent after research showed it boosted the economy; Scientists Say We’ve Been Wrong About the Aging Brain.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/new-arizona-wildlife-overpass-crossing" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/new-arizona-wildlife-overpass-crossing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-civic-hour-volunteering/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-civic-hour-volunteering/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/economics/imagination-and-creation-are-products-of-time-and-space/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/economics/imagination-and-creation-are-products-of-time-and-space/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-say-weve-been-wrong-about-the-aging-brain/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-say-weve-been-wrong-about-the-aging-brain/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: University of Rochester researchers developed a solar-thermal desalination system using laser-etched black; Arizona's 27 wildlife crossings have reduced collisions by 90%; L'Heure Civique is reinventing volunteering in France by creating flexible, short-term volunteer; Ireland made its basic income scheme for artists permanent after research showed it boosted the economy; Scientists Say We’ve Been Wrong About the Aging Brain.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/new-arizona-wildlife-overpass-crossing" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/new-arizona-wildlife-overpass-crossing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-civic-hour-volunteering/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-civic-hour-volunteering/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/economics/imagination-and-creation-are-products-of-time-and-space/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/economics/imagination-and-creation-are-products-of-time-and-space/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-say-weve-been-wrong-about-the-aging-brain/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-say-weve-been-wrong-about-the-aging-brain/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:05:46 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Stan Berteloot</author>
      <enclosure url="https://media.transistor.fm/95ee14fa/17429753.mp3" length="2787831" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Stan Berteloot</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>175</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: University of Rochester researchers developed a solar-thermal desalination system using laser-etched black; Arizona's 27 wildlife crossings have reduced collisions by 90%; L'Heure Civique is reinventing volunteering in France by creating flexible, short-term volunteer; Ireland made its basic income scheme for artists permanent after research showed it boosted the economy; Scientists Say We’ve Been Wrong About the Aging Brain.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.futurity.org/ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.futurity.org/ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=ocean-water-drinking-water-3338592</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/new-arizona-wildlife-overpass-crossing" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.goodgoodgood.co/articles/new-arizona-wildlife-overpass-crossing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-civic-hour-volunteering/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-civic-hour-volunteering/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.positive.news/economics/imagination-and-creation-are-products-of-time-and-space/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.positive.news/economics/imagination-and-creation-are-products-of-time-and-space/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-say-weve-been-wrong-about-the-aging-brain/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-say-weve-been-wrong-about-the-aging-brain/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:keywords>good news, positive news, daily news briefing, solutions journalism, science news, technology news, environment, climate progress, medical breakthroughs, optimism, constructive journalism, uplifting news, five minute podcast, daily briefing, world news, progress, hope, clean energy, conservation, public health</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
      <podcast:transcript url="https://share.transistor.fm/s/95ee14fa/transcript.txt" type="text/plain"/>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Five Things Going Right: June 18, 2026</title>
      <itunes:title>Five Things Going Right: June 18, 2026</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">3ba55538-c71e-478c-9791-51d2e384a908</guid>
      <link>https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bcbb26f</link>
      <description>
        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, verified against the original reporting. Today: An experimental vaccine could neutralize fentanyl and design, Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden d, Colombia passed the first bill in Latin America to ban femal.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/breakthrough-fentanyl-vaccine-could-neutralize-designer-drugs-and-prevent-overdoses/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/breakthrough-fentanyl-vaccine-could-neutralize-designer-drugs-and-prevent-overdoses/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260617032211.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260617032211.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://squirrel-news.net/colombia-passes-first-bill-in-latin-america-to-end-fgm-chinas-ev-boom-sees-fewer-deaths-londons-tree-ring/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://squirrel-news.net/colombia-passes-first-bill-in-latin-america-to-end-fgm-chinas-ev-boom-sees-fewer-deaths-londons-tree-ring/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-farm-scientists-reveal-hidden-future.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-farm-scientists-reveal-hidden-future.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/68-quadrillion-miles-scientists-map-earths-vast-hidden-fungal-network-for-the-first-time/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/68-quadrillion-miles-scientists-map-earths-vast-hidden-fungal-network-for-the-first-time/</a></li>
</ul>
</h4>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, verified against the original reporting. Today: An experimental vaccine could neutralize fentanyl and design, Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden d, Colombia passed the first bill in Latin America to ban femal.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/breakthrough-fentanyl-vaccine-could-neutralize-designer-drugs-and-prevent-overdoses/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/breakthrough-fentanyl-vaccine-could-neutralize-designer-drugs-and-prevent-overdoses/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260617032211.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260617032211.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://squirrel-news.net/colombia-passes-first-bill-in-latin-america-to-end-fgm-chinas-ev-boom-sees-fewer-deaths-londons-tree-ring/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://squirrel-news.net/colombia-passes-first-bill-in-latin-america-to-end-fgm-chinas-ev-boom-sees-fewer-deaths-londons-tree-ring/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-farm-scientists-reveal-hidden-future.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-farm-scientists-reveal-hidden-future.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/68-quadrillion-miles-scientists-map-earths-vast-hidden-fungal-network-for-the-first-time/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/68-quadrillion-miles-scientists-map-earths-vast-hidden-fungal-network-for-the-first-time/</a></li>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:23:41 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, verified against the original reporting. Today: An experimental vaccine could neutralize fentanyl and design, Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden d, Colombia passed the first bill in Latin America to ban femal.</p>


<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berteloot/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stan Berteloot</a> 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 <a href="https://www.nytromarketing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nytro Marketing</a>, 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 <a href="https://getvoicestream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VoiceStream</a> free trial today!



<h4>📚 Sources:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/breakthrough-fentanyl-vaccine-could-neutralize-designer-drugs-and-prevent-overdoses/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/breakthrough-fentanyl-vaccine-could-neutralize-designer-drugs-and-prevent-overdoses/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260617032211.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260617032211.htm</a></li>
<li><a href="https://squirrel-news.net/colombia-passes-first-bill-in-latin-america-to-end-fgm-chinas-ev-boom-sees-fewer-deaths-londons-tree-ring/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://squirrel-news.net/colombia-passes-first-bill-in-latin-america-to-end-fgm-chinas-ev-boom-sees-fewer-deaths-londons-tree-ring/</a></li>
<li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2026-06-farm-scientists-reveal-hidden-future.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://phys.org/news/2026-06-farm-scientists-reveal-hidden-future.html</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scitechdaily.com/68-quadrillion-miles-scientists-map-earths-vast-hidden-fungal-network-for-the-first-time/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://scitechdaily.com/68-quadrillion-miles-scientists-map-earths-vast-hidden-fungal-network-for-the-first-time/</a></li>
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