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A New Genetic Discovery Leads to Breakthrough in Lung Cancer Treatment
Medical Breakthroughs

A New Genetic Discovery Leads to Breakthrough in Lung Cancer Treatment

byGreatNewsPodDecember 17, 2022June 16, 2023
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Groundbreaking research finds killer T cells that eradicate cancer
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Groundbreaking research finds killer T cells that eradicate cancer

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T cells are a specialized immune cell that can seek out and destroy cancer cells.
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Haptic touch technology could revolutionize the way we interact with virtual reality.
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The first episode of the Great News Podcast.
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What is CRISPR? What can CRISPR do?
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byGreatNewsPodNovember 16, 2021June 16, 2023
CRISPR (pronounced “crisper”) is a powerful technique for editing DNA. It has received an enormous…
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the Daily Quote – Positive Daily Inspiration and Motivational Quote of the Day
the Daily Quote – Positive Daily Inspiration and Motivational Quote of the Day

Tune in daily to get a short dose of daily inspiration to kick start your day in a positive way.

the Daily Quote brings you inspirational quotes to help motivate and inspire your day with positivity.
Listen to the show for positive quotes from Albert Einstein, Maya Angelo, Seth Godin, Tony Robbins, Winston Churchill, Martin Luther King Jr, John Lennon, William Shakespeare, Lao Tzu, Confucius and more…

Every single day you will hear a motivational quote to fire up your day.

Socrates – “I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.”
byAndrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day

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Today’s quote is from Socrates:

Socrates was a an ancient Greek philosopher widely regarded as one of the founders of Western philosophy. He taught by asking probing questions that challenged assumptions and encouraged people to examine their beliefs and reasoning.

This quote is widely attributed to Socrates based on his questioning method of teaching.The closest ancient parallel is Socrates’ “midwife” image in Plato’s Theaetetus (150c–d), where he says he helps others bring forth and examine their own ideas rather than supplying wisdom himself. Plato’s Apology also has Socrates deny that he teaches in the conventional sense.

Socrates once said:

”I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.”

This quote highlights the difference between telling someone and helping them learn on their own. You can tell someone the answer but that doesn’t mean they will really get it.

Sometimes asking questions that lead them to come up with the answer on their own is the best strategy. Real learning happens when people engage with an idea, question it and connect it to their own life experience.

Sometimes the the best teacher doesn’t have the best answers but rather the best questions.

Socrates was famous for asking questions that challenged assumptions. Instead of telling people they were wrong, he would question their reasoning and encourage them to examine what they believe.

The harder someone tries to convince us of something, the more likely we are to be determined to defend our original position. Being told what to believe triggers resistance. This concept applies to parenting, leadership, relationships, and even conversations about politics or beliefs.

The next level version of this is to question your own beliefs without being prompted by someone else. It can be easy to live on cruise control and continue with the beliefs and ideas we inherited from family, society, education, religion or our own past experiences. But what if you pause and examine those beliefs?

Many of the breakthroughs in human progress have happened when someone questioned a widely accepted explanation or asked whether there might be a better way.

So here’s the question:

What belief have you held for years that you’ve never stopped to question?

Is the belief limiting you in any way? If it is… maybe it is time for a new one.

That’s going to do it for today. I’m Andrew McGivern signing off for now, but I’ll be back… tomorrow! Same pod time, same pod station with another Daily Quote.

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Socrates – “I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.”
Socrates – “I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.”
October 14, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Henry Stanley Haskins – “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
October 13, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Tony Robbins – “Every problem is a gift — without problems we would not grow.”
October 12, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Francis Jonah – “The words we speak are seeds; they will produce harvests in our lives.”
October 11, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Steve Harvey – “Gratitude produces joy inside of you, and everybody has it, because I don’t care who you are and what you’re going through or what you got, you got something to be grateful for.”
October 10, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Alvin Toffler – “The future belongs to those who can learn, unlearn, and relearn”
October 9, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Napoleon Hill – “The starting point of all achievement is desire”
October 8, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Unknown Author – “Leadership is an inside job before it becomes an outside influence.”
October 7, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Freidrich Nietzche – “You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.”
October 6, 2026
Andrew McGivern - Motivational Quotes and Daily Inspiration | Quote of the Day
Lewis Carroll – “It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.”
October 5, 2026
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Great News | Inspiring Stories, Positive Developments and Good News
Great News | Inspiring Stories, Positive Developments and Good News

The Great News Podcast is your source for positive news, inspiring stories, and good news from around the world. We skip the doom and gloom of mainstream media to focus on scientific breakthroughs, environmental wins, and the inspiring news that proves the world is getting better. Join Andrew McGivern for a dose of optimism and uplifting stories that will change your perspective on human progress.
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Keep looking for the good in the world, because it is not only there – its everywhere.

Great News – Coffee Edition
byAndrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration

Today, we are celebrating everyone’s favourite bean with a special ”Coffee Edition.”

First up, our lead story: a scientific discovery that explains exactly why coffee is such a powerhouse for your health. Researchers at Texas A&M University have finally uncovered a hidden cellular switch that helps protect your cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. This finding provides a long-awaited biological mechanism for why coffee drinkers tend to live longer.

New research from APC Microbiome Ireland has revealed that coffee reshapes your microbiome in ways that significantly improve mood and lower perceived stress, regardless of whether you drink caffeinated or decaf.

Evidence from a massive study of more than 130,000 people, led by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham, suggests that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline.

A large-scale study involving over 350,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank has linked regular coffee consumption to significantly lower rates of liver disease and cancer.

While coffee was once viewed as a cardiovascular risk, the American Heart Association now states that consuming up to five cups a day is generally safe for most adults and may actually lower the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart disease. Furthermore, data from the UK Biobank shows that drinkers of ground coffee see a 27% reduction in all-cause mortality.

Now, 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. The link is in the show notes.

All right, let’s race through the latest improvements in coffee’s environmental impact:

  • Colombian startup Woodpecker WPC is turning coffee husks and recycled plastic into sustainable housing kits that cost just $4,500 and can be built in a week.
  • Researchers in Australia found that replacing 15% of sand in concrete with waste coffee grounds makes the material 30% stronger.
  • A study from Aston University shows that spent coffee grounds can be used to grow biodiesel-producing algae, offering a sustainable alternative to palm oil.
  • Ford and McDonald’s are teaming up to turn coffee ”chaff” into car parts like headlamp housings that are 20% lighter.
  • Swiss company CoffeeB has launched compostable ”Coffee Balls” encased in a seaweed layer that breaks down in just four weeks.
  • Designer Uyen Tran is recycling coffee grounds and shellfish waste into a biodegradable leather alternative called Tômtex.
  • Seven Cafe is now using hydrogen roasting to cut CO2 emissions while creating a smoother, less bitter flavour.
  • Czech platform Coffee!Up is turning office waste into a ”cascade” of products including premium skincare oil and carbon-negative biochar.
  • The International Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC) launched in Italy to eliminate waste across the entire industry, reminding us that coffee is a fruit and we currently waste 95% of it.
  • The upcycled coffee fruit extract market is projected to reach $865 million by 2036, as brands like KonaRed turn cherry pulp into high-value antioxidants.
  • Nescafé has already surpassed its 2025 goal, sourcing 32% of its coffee from farmers practicing regenerative methods to improve soil health.
  • As of 2026, the industry is moving toward ”de-aluminumization,” with traditional foil bags being replaced by recyclable mono-materials and nano-barrier paper.
  • 2026 Coffee Barometer: This milestone 20th-anniversary report is pushing the industry for unified collective action to ensure coffee remains a thriving, sustainable sector.

And finally, my favourite quote of the day from the Daily Quote podcast this week comes from punk legend and coffee enthusiast Henry Rollins, who once said: “What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup.”

Now we know that advice isn’t just rock and roll, it’s backed by life-saving science!

Great News – Coffee Edition
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Repairing the Brain, $20 Hearing Aids, and Turning Parking Lots into Power Plants
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Smart Living Drugs and Turning Tumors into Vaccines
June 12, 2026
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Laser-Fast Internet and Epigenetic Health
April 14, 2026
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The Longevity Revolution: Replicating Decades of Aging and Turning Nuclear Waste into Power
April 9, 2026
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Reversing Blindness with Cellular Rejuvenation and the Beating Heart-on-a-Chip
April 1, 2026
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Self-Spreading CRISPR and the Sun Battery That Outperforms Lithium-Ion
March 18, 2026
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Cancer-Eating Bacteria, 10-Passenger Flying Taxis, and the First Moon Harvest
March 9, 2026
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Can We Bottle the Sun? Plus the AI Tool Outperforming Doctors in Rare Disease Diagnosis
March 7, 2026
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    Socrates – “I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.”

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    Henry Stanley Haskins – “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”

    byAndrew McGivernOctober 13, 2026October 13, 2026

    Tony Robbins – “Every problem is a gift — without problems we would not grow.”

    byAndrew McGivernOctober 12, 2026October 12, 2026

    Francis Jonah – “The words we speak are seeds; they will produce harvests in our lives.”

    byAndrew McGivernOctober 11, 2026October 11, 2026
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    Great News – Coffee Edition
    byAndrew McGivern | Good News Podcast Host - Positive News and Inspiration

    Today, we are celebrating everyone’s favourite bean with a special ”Coffee Edition.”

    First up, our lead story: a scientific discovery that explains exactly why coffee is such a powerhouse for your health. Researchers at Texas A&M University have finally uncovered a hidden cellular switch that helps protect your cells from stress, inflammation, and damage. This finding provides a long-awaited biological mechanism for why coffee drinkers tend to live longer.

    New research from APC Microbiome Ireland has revealed that coffee reshapes your microbiome in ways that significantly improve mood and lower perceived stress, regardless of whether you drink caffeinated or decaf.

    Evidence from a massive study of more than 130,000 people, led by investigators from Harvard and Mass General Brigham, suggests that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can reduce dementia risk and slow cognitive decline.

    A large-scale study involving over 350,000 participants in the U.K. Biobank has linked regular coffee consumption to significantly lower rates of liver disease and cancer.

    While coffee was once viewed as a cardiovascular risk, the American Heart Association now states that consuming up to five cups a day is generally safe for most adults and may actually lower the risk of heart failure, stroke, and heart disease. Furthermore, data from the UK Biobank shows that drinkers of ground coffee see a 27% reduction in all-cause mortality.

    Now, 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. The link is in the show notes.

    All right, let’s race through the latest improvements in coffee’s environmental impact:

    • Colombian startup Woodpecker WPC is turning coffee husks and recycled plastic into sustainable housing kits that cost just $4,500 and can be built in a week.
    • Researchers in Australia found that replacing 15% of sand in concrete with waste coffee grounds makes the material 30% stronger.
    • A study from Aston University shows that spent coffee grounds can be used to grow biodiesel-producing algae, offering a sustainable alternative to palm oil.
    • Ford and McDonald’s are teaming up to turn coffee ”chaff” into car parts like headlamp housings that are 20% lighter.
    • Swiss company CoffeeB has launched compostable ”Coffee Balls” encased in a seaweed layer that breaks down in just four weeks.
    • Designer Uyen Tran is recycling coffee grounds and shellfish waste into a biodegradable leather alternative called Tômtex.
    • Seven Cafe is now using hydrogen roasting to cut CO2 emissions while creating a smoother, less bitter flavour.
    • Czech platform Coffee!Up is turning office waste into a ”cascade” of products including premium skincare oil and carbon-negative biochar.
    • The International Center for Circular Economy in Coffee (C4CEC) launched in Italy to eliminate waste across the entire industry, reminding us that coffee is a fruit and we currently waste 95% of it.
    • The upcycled coffee fruit extract market is projected to reach $865 million by 2036, as brands like KonaRed turn cherry pulp into high-value antioxidants.
    • Nescafé has already surpassed its 2025 goal, sourcing 32% of its coffee from farmers practicing regenerative methods to improve soil health.
    • As of 2026, the industry is moving toward ”de-aluminumization,” with traditional foil bags being replaced by recyclable mono-materials and nano-barrier paper.
    • 2026 Coffee Barometer: This milestone 20th-anniversary report is pushing the industry for unified collective action to ensure coffee remains a thriving, sustainable sector.

    And finally, my favourite quote of the day from the Daily Quote podcast this week comes from punk legend and coffee enthusiast Henry Rollins, who once said: “What goes best with a cup of coffee? Another cup.”

    Now we know that advice isn’t just rock and roll, it’s backed by life-saving science!

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