Five Things Going Right

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

  1. 2h ago

    Five Things Going Right: July 31, 2026

    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. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! 📚 Sources: https://scitechdaily.com/teen-walks-independently-after-treatment-targets-the-genetic-root-of-epilepsy/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/global-hunger-falls-below-8-for-the-first-time-since-the-pandemic/ https://reasonstobecheerful.world/kidney-exchange-chains/ https://www.positive.news/environment/a-new-measure-of-courage-how-maasai-warriors-became-lion-guardians/ https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-aging-in-community/

  2. 3d ago

    Five Things Going Right: July 28, 2026

    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. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! 📚 Sources: https://scitechdaily.com/a-rare-and-deadly-cancer-may-have-an-unexpected-new-vulnerability/ https://www.positive.news/environment/leopards-recover-in-zambia-as-communities-swap-skins-for-synthetics/ https://reasonstobecheerful.world/bievre-river/ https://phys.org/news/2026-07-purple-corn-stable-natural-alternative.html https://phys.org/news/2026-07-spray-tomatoes-salty-soils.html

  3. 4d ago

    Five Things Going Right: July 27, 2026

    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. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! 📚 Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260726015243.htm https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/europes-air-quality-dramatically-improved-with-39-59-drop-in-industrial-and-road-emissions/ https://scitechdaily.com/thc-cbd-treatment-dramatically-reduces-agitation-in-dementia-trial/ https://phys.org/news/2026-07-unwritten-social-oversight-forest-sustainable.html https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/diseases-medicine/experimental-plague-vaccines-protect-mice/

  4. Jul 24

    Five Things Going Right: July 24, 2026

    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. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! 📚 Sources: https://phys.org/news/2026-07-materials-fusion-reaction.html https://www.futurity.org/nature-mental-health-3341502/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nature-mental-health-3341502 https://www.futurity.org/rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rocky-mountain-spotted-fever-3341472 https://scitechdaily.com/new-catalyst-turns-stubborn-plant-waste-into-valuable-chemicals/ https://www.zmescience.com/space/a-new-fleet-of-satellites-could-spot-wildfires-before-they-spread/

  5. Jul 23

    Five Things Going Right: July 23, 2026

    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. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! 📚 Sources: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/paralyzed-man-can-feed-himself-and-pet-his-dog-again-thanks-to-double-neural-bypass-surgery/ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rich-rainfall-set-to-bust-mexicos-6-year-drought/ https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/07/scientists-trial-a-painless-brush-test-for-oral-cancer-that-returns-results-in-60-minutes/ https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-were-reading-saving-trees-japan/ https://phys.org/news/2026-07-quantum-internet-lab-real-world.html

  6. Jul 22

    Five Things Going Right: July 22, 2026

    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. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! 📚 Sources: https://reasonstobecheerful.world/electric-vehicles-air-quality-health/ https://phys.org/news/2026-07-ruthenium-nanoparticles-captured-perchlorate-harmless.html https://phys.org/news/2026-07-paulo-archipelago-ground-endangered-sharks.html https://www.futurity.org/weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weight-loss-exercise-cardiovascular-health-3341262 https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-restore-the-sense-of-touch-with-electrical-brain-stimulation/

  7. Jul 21

    Five Things Going Right: July 21, 2026

    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. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! 📚 Sources: https://reasonstobecheerful.world/what-if-we-never-built-another-new-building/ https://scitechdaily.com/new-metal-alloy-is-up-to-10-times-stronger-than-structural-steel/ https://phys.org/news/2026-07-molecules-carbon-nanotubes-clumping-electricity.html https://phys.org/news/2026-07-early-career-funding-scientific-citations.html https://phys.org/news/2026-07-oystercatchers-sharp-bills-beady-eyes.html

  8. Jul 20

    Five Things Going Right: July 20, 2026

    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. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! 📚 Sources: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060719/ https://scitechdaily.com/harvard-scientists-turned-a-silicon-chip-into-a-dna-factory/ https://scitechdaily.com/this-experimental-drug-repaired-the-gut-and-reversed-severe-fatty-liver-disease/ https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260716023603.htm https://phys.org/news/2026-07-real-dairy-protein-scientists-unexpected.html

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

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  • Creator
    Stan Berteloot
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Stan Berteloot