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The Californian heatwave is deeply concerning. It’s the latest in a series of unprecedented ‘warming’ events, with no resolution in sight. Artwork: Xavier Coiffic (Unsplash: @xaviercoiffic) References: https://www.space.com/44-venus-second-planet-from-the-sun-brightest-planet-in-solar-system.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53788018 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Valley https://www.space.com/40304-venus-clouds-alien-life-search.html

Published 08/23/20

Transient Hypofrontality

Could the secret to problem solving be walking? Many great minds have been fervent walkers. But is it as simple as taking a stroll? Episode Artwork: Erik Mclean (Unsplash:...

Published 08/16/20

Hunter & Gatherer

Farming helped humans transition from hunting to gathering. Now it seems we’re helping wild animals do the same. Not farming - gathering. They hunt less or not at all, instead depending on humans for their meals. https://bit.ly/mtephag #huntergatherer #farming #urbanjungle #urbanwildlife #food #animal #ecofriendly #earth #habitat #loveanimals

Published 08/09/20

Number Stations

Radio listeners have heard number stations for years - voices repeating ambiguous lists of numbers. Some believe these are cryptic messages. If so, who is the intended recipient? #numberstations #spystations #hamradio #amateurradio #spooks #shortwaveradio #secretsquirrelstuff #secret #secrets #coldwar Episode Artwork: Jamie Street (Unsplash @jamie452) Producer: Nial Fernandes (Instagram...

Published 08/02/20

Visitors at Westall

Something strange happened at Westall High School in 1966. It came to be called the Westall ‘UFO’ Incident. The Australian government has never discussed it, but newly released US DOD footage may bring us closer to the truth. https://bit.ly/mtepvaw Episode Artwork: Miriam Espacio (Unsplash @miriamespacio) Producer: Nial Fernandes (Instagram...

Published 07/26/20

The 8th Wonder

The 8th Wonder - A sacred space. Turkey has reinstated the Hagia Sophia’s designation as a place of worship. Muslim Prayers at the ancient structure begin on Friday, July 24. https://bit.ly/mtep8ww #haigasophia #ayasofya #istanbul #mosque #church #ancient #heritage #unesco #worship #turkey Episode Artwork: Meriç Dağlı (Unsplash @meric) Producer: Nial Fernandes (Instagram...

Published 07/19/20

Fallen Giants

Fallen Giants - Death on the delta. Hundreds of elephants are dying in Botswana. There are no signs of external trauma or poisoning, leaving experts baffled. Episode Artwork: Michael Wilcox (Unsplash @mvwilcox) Producer: Nial Fernandes (Instagram...

Published 07/12/20

Save the Koala

Save the Koala - An Australian Icon. Deforestation and drought have severely affected Australia’s ecosystem. The NSW bushfires were disastrous for wildlife across the state. An estimated 10,000 Koalas died this year, so urgent action is needed to safeguard their futures. Artwork: Unsplash - Vita Vilcina (@vivivi) Producer: Nial Fernandes...

Published 07/05/20

The little boat

The Rohingya are not safe in their Myanmar home. They face discrimination in the form of torture and murder. Left with no other option, they are fleeing to other countries. But few nations are prepared to accept them. The little boat - A story of sorrow Artwork: Unsplash - Thierry Meier (@thierrymeier) Producer: Nial Fernandes (@mtepodcast) Music:...

Published 06/28/20

Conflicting Lines

Conflicting Lines - The bane of Nations Artwork: Unsplash - Markus Spiske (@markusspiske) Production: Nial Fernandes (@mtepodcast) Music: Musicbed...

Published 06/21/20

The Fourth Estate

The Fourth Estate - The pulse of a Democracy. Artwork: Unsplash - Nijwam Swargiary (@pixel_talkies) Production: Nial Fernandes (@mtepodcast) Music: Musicbed...

Published 06/14/20

Accountability for Officials

Accountability for Officials - No one is above the law. Artwork: Unsplash - Mike Von (@thevoncomplex) Production: Nial Fernandes (@mtepodcast) Music: Musicbed...

Published 06/07/20

Hong Kong

Hong Kong - The story so far. Artwork: Unsplash - Joseph Chan (@yulokchan) Production: Nial Fernandes (@mtepodcast) Music: Musicbed Licensed References: https://www.pri.org/stories/2017-07-03/its-carpe-diem-time-china-what-might-mean-world https://www.trtworld.com/asia/china-s-security-law-in-hong-kong-explained-36709 https://www.basiclaw23.gov.hk/english/download/reporte.pdf

Published 05/31/20

Time to Unwind

Set your mind free. Artwork: Unsplash - Andre Benz (@trapnation) Production: Nial Fernandes (@mtepodcast) Music: Musicbed Licensed

Published 05/24/20

Electric Rain

Power from the heavens.

Published 05/17/20

Sam with Blue Eyes

A first impression from hell.

Published 05/10/20

Girl on the Train

There's a lesson in her story.