Five Things Going Right: July 1, 2026

Five real advances in science, medicine, technology, and the environment, each verified against the original reporting. In this episode: Nepal's Supreme Court on June 18, 2026 issued a binding directive ordering the government to guarantee equal; Bruce Devlin, without a degree, was promoted twice in four years and became senior quality engineer at a; Scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory demonstrated that molybdenum disulfide catalyst converts methane; A minimally invasive procedure blocking abnormal blood vessels around the knee may offer lasting pain relief; Penn State researchers identified a corn trait (longer xylem vessel elements and deeper roots) that improves. Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture. As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics. Start your VoiceStream free trial today! 📚 Sources: https://www.optimistdaily.com/2026/06/nepals-highest-court-orders-government-to-guarantee-same-sex-marriage-rights/ https://reasonstobecheerful.world/skill-based-job-training-uk/ https://phys.org/news/2026-06-abundant-catalyst-methane-valuable-liquid.html https://scitechdaily.com/new-nonsurgical-knee-treatment-delivers-lasting-pain-relief/ https://phys.org/news/2026-06-newly-corn-trait-crop-drought.html