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Andrew McGivern

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04/23/25 • 7 min
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Recorded in my "Secret" Underground Layer... here are the latest Great News stories from greatnewspodcast.com, brought to you by - the Daily Quote - a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way.
Tired of all the doom and gloom news from Mainstream Media. You'll get none of that here. Instead you'll find inspiring stories and developments making the world a better place!
I'm Andrew McGivern and this is the Great News podcast.
Today...
Ever worried about plastic pollution? Well, what if I told you that bacteria are brewing biodegradable plastic? That’s our lead story today! Plus, we’ve got electric cars that charge in just five minutes, paralyzed patients walking again thanks to brain-spinal implants, AI helping detect Parkinson’s, and a potential breakthrough in reversing brain aging.
And stick around for the Speed Round, where we’ll rapid-fire through even more Great News.
So, let’s jump right in!
LEAD STORY: Plastic-Eating Bacteria That Brew Biodegradable Plastic
Source: Interesting Engineering
Plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental headaches of our time. But what if nature could solve the problem for us? Enter a tiny hero: methane-consuming bacteria!
Scientists have engineered special bacteria that gobble up methane—yes, that powerful greenhouse gas—and transform it into biodegradable plastic. That means we could be tackling two major environmental issues at once: reducing methane emissions and cutting down plastic pollution.
Why is this a Big Deal?
Methane is about 25 times more potent than CO2 in trapping heat.
These bacteria could be farmed at landfills and dairy farms—both major methane emitters—turning pollution into useful materials.
The resulting plastic is biodegradable, meaning it won’t stick around in landfills for centuries like traditional plastic.
Now, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen microbes working their magic. Scientists have previously explored bacteria that eat plastic waste in oceans, but the added twist here is that these new bacteria start with methane, an otherwise problematic gas.
And get this—researchers are also working on turning CO2 into biodegradable plastic, meaning we might soon have multiple microbial solutions fighting pollution from all angles. So, could future plastic be 100% made by bacteria? It’s looking more and more likely!
If you like the GREAT NEWS podcast you'll love the GREAT NEWS LETTER because the GREAT NEWS podcast is GREAT but the GREAT NEWS LETTER is GREATER! - subscribe link is in the show notes.Let’s move from bacteria to batteries—because what if charging your electric car took about as long as filling up a gas tank?
FEATURE STORY: Five-Minute Charging for Electric Cars!
Source: Singularity Hub
One of the biggest concerns people have about switching to electric cars is charging time. But that’s about to change! Chinese automakers are rolling out EVs that can charge in just five minutes—yes, as fast as a gas station pit stop.
This ultra-fast charging is made possible by next-gen battery tech and advanced charging stations that can handle 700 kW+ power levels. The result? You could add hundreds of miles of range while barely having time to check your phone notifications.
Why does this matter?
No more "range anxiety"!
Faster charging means more people will adopt EVs, cutting carbon emissions faster.
This could be a major turning point in the fight against fossil fuels.
Speaking of tech breakthroughs, let’s talk about something truly life-changing—helping paralyzed patients walk again.
FEATURE STORY: Brain-Spinal Implant Helps Paralyzed Patients Walk Again
Source: Interesting Engineering
Imagine being told you’ll never walk again—only to regain mobility thanks to a tiny device in your spine. That’s the reality for patients benefiting from a new brain-spinal implant developed in China.
This AI-driven neural interface helps the brain bypass spinal cord injuries, sending signals directly to the legs. Early trials have shown paralyzed individuals regaining the ability to walk—a milestone once thought...

03/30/23 • 12 min
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Today’s Great News:
- Study Shows There is a Link Between Fluid Consumption and Aging
- New Zinc Anode “water battery” is greener and safer than lithium-ion batteries
- Potential New Treatment for Obesity Targets Fat Cells Anywhere in Your Body
- 50-Year-Old Blood Pressure Medication Could Help People Suffering from PTSD
- Genetically Modified Bacteria is designed to release Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment from within the body
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Microbiomes are Contagious?
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03/13/23 • 9 min
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Today's Great News
- Brain Damage may be reversible thanks to brain organoids
- Spending time in nature can reduce the need for pharmaceutical drugs
- New medical whip cream oxygenates tumors to make cancer treatment more effective
- GMO Worms can detect air pollutants and alert us by glowing!
- Could our microbiomes be contagious? A study says... yes!

Micro Nuclear Reactors
Great News
03/27/23 • 10 min
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Instead, you’ll find inspiring stories and developments that are making the world a better place!
Today’s Great News:
- A new protein discovered that can reverse muscle aging
- Healthy behaviors reduce the risk of cognitive decline
- expecting mothers can protect kids from heart disease before they are born
- A wearable heart monitor the size of a postage stamp can scan your heart while on your daily routine
- Simple hydrogel injection can substantially relieve lower back pain
- Micronuclear reactors may be the future of power

Live Bacterial Therapeutics
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03/29/23 • 11 min
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Tired of all the doom and gloom news from mainstream media, you’ll get none of that here...
Instead, you’ll find inspiring stories and developments that are making the world a better place!
Today’s Great News:
- Getting out for walks reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
- What is the secret recipe for Fatty Liver disease? - Fast Food
- Green Mediterranean Diet Proven to reduce visceral fat
- New Synthetic molecule that can seek and destroy cancer cells
- Study shows type 2 diabetes and possibly other chronic diseases can be cured with Live Bacterial Therapeutics

04/02/23 • 12 min
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Today’s Great News:
- Experimental Compound Shown to Block Effects of both Opioid and Non-Opioid Drugs
- Cancer mRNA Vaccine Completes Pivotal Trial
- Apple waste may find use in health-boosting chicken feed
- A New Low-Output Battery Could Last for 1000’s of Years and Power the Internet of Things
- A New Global Poverty Indicator is discovered. The most electrifying indicator in Economics.

Regenerating Heart Tissue
Great News
03/20/23 • 7 min
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Tired of all the doom and gloom news from mainstream media, you’ll get none of that here...
Instead, you’ll find inspiring stories and developments that are making the world a better place!
Today’s Great News:
- A recent international meta-analysis found that children raised by same-sex parents are not developmentally disadvantaged compared to those raised by heterosexual parents
- Recently approved Diabetes Drug can be used by people without Diabetes for Weight Loss
- Weight Watchers pivots to a pharma-based solution to weight loss
- A rare bird not seen for 24 years has been discovered alive in the forests of Madagascar
- Researchers have made a major breakthrough in cellular reprogramming and organ regeneration
All that and more is in the Great News Letter.

Fighting Cancer and Aging
Great News
03/21/23 • 11 min
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Tired of all the doom and gloom news from mainstream media, you’ll get none of that here...
Instead, you’ll find inspiring stories and developments that are making the world a better place!
Today’s Great News:
- A New More Effective Sunscreen Has Been Developed That Does NOT Harm Coral Reefs.
- New Tracking Technology Tracks Sharks as They are Born!
- Solar-powered reactor converts plastics and CO2 into sustainable fuels
- A New Wearable Voice Monitor Warns Voice Professionals When to Save Their Voice for Later.
- A New Discovery Could Lead to a New Way to Fight Cancer and Aging!
All that and more is in the Great News Letter.

Iceland Going Carbon Neutral
Great News
03/31/23 • 10 min
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Today’s Great News:
- Human Brain Tissue Implanted in Mice Responds to Light Just Like Other Brain Tissue.
- A New “Heat Engine” Produces Electricity With Zero Moving Parts
- Using Unrecyclable Plastic Waste in Road Asphalt
- The Airline Industry May Soon be Disrupted by “Flying Air Taxis”
- The Size and Scope of the Mayan Empire is revealed by LiDAR Survey in Guatemala.
- Iceland sets the goal to be the first carbon-neutral country

Great News, The Podast – TRAILER
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01/10/22 • 0 min
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How many episodes does Great News have?
Great News currently has 13 episodes available.
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The podcast is about News, Daily News, Podcasts and Technology.
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The episode title 'The World is Better...' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Great News is 10 minutes.
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Episodes of Great News are typically released every 2 days, 1 hour.
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The first episode of Great News was released on Jan 10, 2022.
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