Podcasts about Gobi Desert

As I tell Gabrielle in the following interview, when a new Gabrielle Brady film emerges into the world, it is like the arrival of a gift, one that pulls us into a mindset of considering the lives of others, including those of the crabs of Christmas Island, or maybe the horses of the Gobi Desert. It's one that encourages us to see the world of truth differently. That notion of truth is something I've asked filmmakers a lot lately, and I'm conscious of its almost accusatory nature, as if documentary filmmaking must adhere to one True Reality. But it's impossible. The truth can never be captured on screen, and truth is in itself a falsity. After all, as soon as you put a camera on an event, or slice it with an editing suite, or apply a score to it, you are skewing reality away from the truth. Documentary storytelling is, by its own creation, not the truth. Yet, the emotions that we're left with and the memories that linger in our mind after the film has long played out, become a source of truth. Yet, as I slip into this spiral a little further, it's clear that co-authored filmmaking like that of Gabrielle Brady's exists to explore versions of the truth, to bring stories of subjects and collaborators to life, and to enrich our collective world.These notions are underpinned by Gabrielle's choice to study at the prestigious La Escuela Internacional de Cine in Cuba, a place which fosters the notion to 'defend the rights to ones own image' and to 'liberate the viewer's gaze'. These are ideas that I ask Gabrielle about in the following interview, which gives way to an open conversation about her creative process, and what it means to be able to work alongside people like Poh Lin, Davaa and Zaya, and Michael Latham, on her films.This interview was recorded ahead of Wolves' screenings at the Sydney Film Festival on 10 and 12 June. This is a film I urge audiences to see in a cinema, let it overwhelm your senses. Let it change you. If you're interested in reading about how the film changed me, then you can read my review here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As I tell Gabrielle in the following interview, when a new Gabrielle Brady film emerges into the world, it is like the arrival of a gift, one that pulls us into a mindset of considering the lives of others, including those of the crabs of Christmas Island, or maybe the horses of the Gobi Desert. It's one that encourages us to see the world of truth differently. That notion of truth is something I've asked filmmakers a lot lately, and I'm conscious of its almost accusatory nature, as if documentary filmmaking must adhere to one True Reality. But it's impossible. The truth can never be captured on screen, and truth is in itself a falsity. After all, as soon as you put a camera on an event, or slice it with an editing suite, or apply a score to it, you are skewing reality away from the truth. Documentary storytelling is, by its own creation, not the truth. Yet, the emotions that we're left with and the memories that linger in our mind after the film has long played out, become a source of truth. Yet, as I slip into this spiral a little further, it's clear that co-authored filmmaking like that of Gabrielle Brady's exists to explore versions of the truth, to bring stories of subjects and collaborators to life, and to enrich our collective world.These notions are underpinned by Gabrielle's choice to study at the prestigious La Escuela Internacional de Cine in Cuba, a place which fosters the notion to 'defend the rights to ones own image' and to 'liberate the viewer's gaze'. These are ideas that I ask Gabrielle about in the following interview, which gives way to an open conversation about her creative process, and what it means to be able to work alongside people like Poh Lin, Davaa and Zaya, and Michael Latham, on her films.This interview was recorded ahead of Wolves' screenings at the Sydney Film Festival on 10 and 12 June. This is a film I urge audiences to see in a cinema, let it overwhelm your senses. Let it change you. If you're interested in reading about how the film changed me, then you can read my review here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After launching a global anti-trafficking movement in his teens, Chris Schrader didn't settle down—he leveled up.In Part Two, the founder of the 24 Hour Race draws parallels between navigating the Gobi Desert and leading high-growth businesses across continents. From dropping out of Harvard to leading expeditions and scaling software companies, Chris shares why building teams isn't about maximizing your strongest players—it's about supporting your weakest. And why sometimes, real leadership means being the “secretary of the team,” not the star.This episode goes beyond business tactics and into the mindset behind meaningful leadership. It's a deep dive into servant leadership, self-doubt, ruthless decision-making, and how to chase your personal North Star—even if you never reach it.Key Highlights of Our Interview:When ISIS Threats and Identity Crises Collide“Some challenges are existential—like not knowing what we are. Others are urgent—like whether to cancel an event after a terror threat.”The Expedition Analogy: Climbing Unmapped Peaks“Trying to grow an organization is like summiting a mountain no one's climbed before—you'll miss things, reroute, and sometimes have to turn back.”The Gobi Desert and the North Star“You navigate by stars knowing you'll never touch them. That's what great goals are—worth chasing even if you never arrive.”The Secret to Team Performance“You're not defined by your best players. You're defined by your weakest. Great leaders either lift them—or make hard calls.”Servant Leadership Isn't Just Humility—It's Precision“As a leader, I'm the expedition secretary. My job is to clear the path so my team can outperform me in every way.”When to Cut Loose and When to Coach“Too many leaders let low performers drag down morale. In expeditions, that mistake can get someone killed. In business, it just slowly kills momentum.”The Myth-Building Side of Leadership“Sometimes leadership means becoming something aspirational—a myth people can believe in. But you still serve the mission, not yourself.”Between What You Want to Be and What You Need to Be“I want to be the first man to circumnavigate the moon. But I need to be a good son, a great partner, a reliable chairman—and pay my sous-vide-powered electricity bill.”The Hardest Impact Isn't Global—It's Personal“It's easy to romanticize Musk or Zuckerberg. Harder? Being the friend who actually shows up. That's the real Paragon of humanity.”_____________________Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Chris Schrader  --Chief Change Officer--Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligencefor Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep,Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.18 Million+ All-Time Downloads.80+ Countries Reached Daily.Global Top 1.5% Podcast.Top 10 US Business.Top 1 US Careers.>>>170,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.

The Shenzhou XIX mission astronauts landed safely at the Dongfeng Landing Site in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Wednesday afternoon, wrapping up their six-month orbital journey.神舟十九号航天员于周三下午安全降落在内蒙古自治区的东风着陆场，圆满结束了为期六个月的轨道飞行。The Shenzhou XIX spacecraft's reentry capsule, carrying the three crew members—mission commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, Lieutenant Colonel Song Lingdong and Lieutenant Colonel Wang Haoze—touched down at 1:08 pm at the Dongfeng Landing Site, located in the middle of the Gobi Desert, after flying more than nine hours on their return journey.神舟十九号飞船返回舱搭载着三名宇航员——任务指令长蔡旭哲大校、宋令东中校和王浩泽中校——经过九个多小时的飞行，于下午1点08分安全降落在位于戈壁滩中部的东风着陆场。Their return was delayed by one day from the original schedule because of weather concerns at the Dongfeng site.由于东风着陆场天气原因，他们的返程比原计划推迟了一天。In the following hours after the return, ground recovery personnel from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, the homeport for all of China's manned spaceflights, will conduct safety checks outside the capsule, before opening the hatch of the bell-shaped vehicle and examining the astronauts' health condition.返回后的几个小时内，来自所有中国载人航天飞行的“母港”——酒泉卫星发射中心的地面回收人员将对返回舱外部进行安全检查，然后打开钟形飞行器的舱门，检查航天员的健康状况。The Shenzhou XIX crew members will then be helped out of the capsule and sent for medical examination.神舟十九号机组人员随后将在工作人员的协助下离开舱体，接受体检。After completion of all the mandatory procedures at the landing site, the crew members will be flown back to Beijing to undergo a six-month quarantine and recuperation program, which is a standard procedure for Chinese astronauts returning from space.在着陆场完成所有强制性程序后，机组人员将乘飞机返回北京，接受为期六个月的隔离和休养，这是中国航天员返回的标准程序。The Shenzhou XIX spacecraft departed from the Tiangong station around 4 am on Wednesday. The vessel flew into a return trajectory and gradually re-entered the Earth's atmosphere.神舟十九号飞船于周三凌晨4点左右从天宫空间站起飞。飞船进入返回轨道，并逐渐重返地球大气层。Before setting out on their return trip, Cai's team handed over their work to a new crew, transmitted scientific experimental data back to Earth and sorted and transferred materials between the station and their spaceship.在启程返回之前，蔡旭哲的团队将工作移交给了新的机组人员，将科学实验数据传输回地球，并在空间站和飞船之间进行材料整理和转移。In the next six months, the Tiangong station will be manned by the Shenzhou XX trio, headed by Senior Colonel Chen Dong, who arrived at the colossal flying outpost early on Friday morning.在接下来的六个月里，天宫空间站将由神舟二十号乘组驻守，该乘组由于周五清晨抵达这个巨大的飞行前哨的陈冬上校带队。autonomous region自治区trajectory/trəˈdʒɛktəri/n.轨道，弹道mandatory/ˈmændətɔːri/adj.强制的，义务的recuperation/rɪˌkuːpəˈreɪʃn/n.恢复，康复

In this episode, Anson Zhou ('24 cohort) and Ashley Yeh ('24 cohort) speak with David Jiang ('22 cohort) and Longsha Liu ('22 cohort) about their journeys to Stanford and the close friendship they've formed. David and Longsha share the accomplishments and vision behind their KHeystone Project: the Stanford Healthcare Design Challenge, which seeks to bridge the gap between healthcare innovation and implementation. Longsha discusses the motivation behind his interests in the intersections of healthcare with technology, research, and business. He also shares his elaborately planned and heartwarming proposal story (which David played a huge role in). David talks about the importance of community throughout his time as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar and what creating community during COVID times looked like.Highlights from the episode:(04:06) Longsha's journey from Hong Kong to California (and all the places between)(06:09) The motivation behind Longsha's interests in healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship(11:20) David's journey from the Gobi Desert to Japan and then Minnesota(13:21) David's path to law school(18:02) Their Immersion Weekend experience, how they ended up becoming close friends, and finding community in Knight-Hennessy during COVID times(28:46) Longsha's upcoming wedding, David's role as the officiant and co-best man, and Longsha's proposal story(41:55) Their KHeystone Project: the Stanford Healthcare Design Challenge(51:35) How Longsha's startup influenced the development of the KHeystone Project(1:00:07) Improbable facts(1:01:37) Advice for those applying to Knight-Hennessy

How did a federal prosecutor named Martin Bell end up suing a 70-million-year-old tyrannosaurus, looted from the rocky sands of the Gobi Desert? By teaming up with The Babe Ruth of Forfeiture and a personal injury lawyer representing the president of Mongolia, naturally. What followed was a matter of international diplomacy and Florida men — of a narc at the museum and a conspicuous crate, all leading to Pablo's high school, The Graveyard of the Oviraptor... and, of course, Nicolas Cage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did a federal prosecutor named Martin Bell end up suing a 70-million-year-old tyrannosaurus, looted from the rocky sands of the Gobi Desert? By teaming up with The Babe Ruth of Forfeiture and a personal injury lawyer representing the president of Mongolia, naturally. What followed was a matter of international diplomacy and Florida men — of a narc at the museum and a conspicuous crate, all leading to Pablo's high school, The Graveyard of the Oviraptor... and, of course, Nicolas Cage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Mongolian and a South African palaeontologist speak to Ella Al-Shamahi about dinosaurs and education, as well as the fight to preserve their prehistoric legacy and stop illegal fossil trade.Dr Bolortsetseg Minjin from Mongolia is the director of the Institute for the Study of Mongolian Dinosaurs. She is renowned for her discovery of 67 dinosaur fossils in the Gobi Desert within just one week. Bolorsetseg founded Mongolia's first moveable dinosaur museum, bringing fossils and hands-on education to remote communities. She is a leading advocate against the illegal fossil trade and has played a key role in repatriating around 70 stolen Mongolian dinosaur fossils.Dr Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan is a South African vertebrate palaeontologist best known for her pioneering work in the study of fossil bone and tooth microstructure. Despite the challenges of pursuing higher education as an Indian South African during apartheid, Anusuya became a leading figure in her field and a role model for women in science.Produced by Emily Naylor(Image: (L) Bolortsetseg Minjin courtesy Bolortsetseg Minjin. (R) Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan courtesy Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan.)

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Emile Soleil Twist as grandparents arrested on suspicion of toddlers murder in French Alps Ill make 12.24 an hour in my new job I live payday to payday Spring Statement Reeves to boost defence and confirm spending cuts Joey Barton guilty of assault for kicking wife in head Two clawed dinosaur species discovered in Gobi Desert Newborn baby discovered dead in bag at Notting Hill church Signal war plans chat Five takeaways from leaked US top military meeting Laurence Fox charged over Narinder Kaur upskirting image Katya Adler Disdain for Europe in US Signal chat horrifies EU Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea Ill make 12.24 an hour in my new job I live payday to payday Signal war plans chat Five takeaways from leaked US top military meeting Joey Barton guilty of assault for kicking wife in head Laurence Fox charged over Narinder Kaur upskirting image Spring Statement Reeves to boost defence and confirm spending cuts Emile Soleil Twist as grandparents arrested on suspicion of toddlers murder in French Alps Katya Adler Disdain for Europe in US Signal chat horrifies EU Two clawed dinosaur species discovered in Gobi Desert Newborn baby discovered dead in bag at Notting Hill church

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Joey Barton guilty of assault for kicking wife in head Ill make 12.24 an hour in my new job I live payday to payday Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea Katya Adler Disdain for Europe in US Signal chat horrifies EU Two clawed dinosaur species discovered in Gobi Desert Emile Soleil Twist as grandparents arrested on suspicion of toddlers murder in French Alps Signal war plans chat Five takeaways from leaked US top military meeting Newborn baby discovered dead in bag at Notting Hill church Spring Statement Reeves to boost defence and confirm spending cuts Laurence Fox charged over Narinder Kaur upskirting image

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea Two clawed dinosaur species discovered in Gobi Desert Emile Soleil Twist as grandparents arrested on suspicion of toddlers murder in French Alps Ill make 12.24 an hour in my new job I live payday to payday Katya Adler Disdain for Europe in US Signal chat horrifies EU Joey Barton guilty of assault for kicking wife in head Signal war plans chat Five takeaways from leaked US top military meeting Laurence Fox charged over Narinder Kaur upskirting image Spring Statement Reeves to boost defence and confirm spending cuts Newborn baby discovered dead in bag at Notting Hill church

The Mongolian Death Worm – Real or Desert Myth?

We welcome back a PodFam favorite for part 2 of her incredible story, Pam Rickard!In this episode of the On the Runs podcast, Eric and Erika reconnect with Pam Rickard to discuss the rest of her journey and her work with the Herren Project. Pam shares her experiences in running marathons and ultra marathons, and the importance of community support in recovery. They explore themes of personal growth, the power of running, and the impact of aging on athletic performance. Pam shares her insights on healing, the significance of relationships, and her aspirations for future races, including her goal to run her hundredth marathon. In this engaging conversation, Pam Rickard shares her inspiring journey of sobriety and how it intertwines with her passion for running. She discusses her experiences in marathons and ultra running, emphasizing the importance of community and breaking stigmas surrounding mental health. The conversation also highlights her participation in the Icebreaker Run, aimed at raising awareness for mental health issues, and her aspirations to reach 100 marathons by 2026. Pam's story is a testament to resilience, personal growth, and the power of connection through running.Chapters00:00 Spring Awakening and Podcast Reunion13:37 Celebrating Pam's Return and Her Journey01:35:36 Future Plans and Javelina 100 Discussion01:36:12 Crew Support for Javelina 10001:41:25 Planning and Logistics for Races01:44:28 YouTube Content Strategy01:49:14 Personal Stories and ReflectionsTakeawaysPam Rickard emphasizes the importance of community in recovery.Running has been a transformative experience for Pam.It's never too late to start running or pursue your goals.Pam's journey with the Heron Project highlights the power of support.Healing is a messy but beautiful process.Aging can bring new challenges, but also new opportunities in running.Pam's relationship with her father has evolved positively over time.The Heron Project raises awareness and funds for addiction recovery.Pam's running stories inspire others to overcome their struggles.The podcast fosters a sense of connection and shared experiences among runners. Pam's journey to sobriety began in 2006, leading her to run marathons.Running has opened many opportunities for Pam, including being featured in a book.The Icebreaker Run was a significant event aimed at raising mental health awareness.Pam emphasizes the importance of breaking stigmas, especially for women in recovery.Her adventures in ultra running have been both challenging and rewarding.The Gobi Desert run was a pivotal experience for Pam.Pam's goal is to complete 100 marathons by 2026.Community support plays a crucial role in Pam's running journey.Pam's story encourages others to reach out for help regarding mental health.The conversation highlights the joy Eric's NYC Marathon Fundraiser - Team FORCE, a dynamic organization that supports the hereditary cancer community Erika's Chicago Marathon Fundraiser - for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in memory of her brother, Nick Strava GroupLinktree - Find everything hereInstagram - Follow us on the gram YouTube - Subscribe to our channel Patreon - Support usThreadsEmail us at OnTheRunsPod@gmail.com

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Desert Dilemma: Li Ming's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-03-19-22-34-01-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在春天的戈壁沙漠，天地一片开阔，黄沙如海浪翻滚。En: In the springtime, the Gobi Desert stretches out vast and open, with yellow sands rolling like ocean waves.Zh: 李明是一位地质学家，他喜欢探索古老的化石。En: Li Ming is a geologist who loves exploring ancient fossils.Zh: 他总是怀疑自己的能力。En: He often doubts his own abilities.Zh: 和他一起在沙漠探险的还有陈伟和小兰。En: Accompanying him on his desert adventure are Chen Wei and Xiao Lan.Zh: 他们在沙漠的远方寻找古生物的痕迹。En: They are searching for traces of prehistoric life in the far reaches of the desert.Zh: 李明的目标是找到一种罕见的化石。En: Li Ming's goal is to find a rare fossil.Zh: 他希望能证明自己的能力，并在地质学界获得认可。En: He hopes to prove his abilities and gain recognition in the field of geology.Zh: 一天，他们离开营地，踏上了一段新的旅程。En: One day, they leave their camp and set off on a new journey.Zh: 沙漠在春天容易出现沙尘暴，但他们还是决定冒险一试。En: In spring, sandstorms are common in the desert, but they decide to take the risk and try their luck.Zh: 正当太阳在天空中高照时，突然风声大作，沙粒如雨般袭来。En: Just as the sun is high in the sky, suddenly, the wind picks up fiercely, and sand particles rain down like a storm.Zh: 沙尘暴袭击了他们，风暴迅速地包围了四周，视线在瞬间模糊。En: A sandstorm strikes them, quickly surrounding them and obscuring their vision.Zh: 陈伟喊道：“我们必须找到避难所！En: Chen Wei shouts, "We must find shelter!"Zh: ”李明心中纠结，他渴望找到化石，但也知道留在外面会很危险。En: Li Ming is torn, eager to find fossils but aware that staying outside could be dangerous.Zh: 他们试着寻找避难所，却在一片沙丘之间转来转去。En: They attempt to find shelter but find themselves wandering among the dunes.Zh: 就在风沙最猛烈之际，李明隐约看到了地上一块石头，那轮廓像是一块极为罕见的化石。En: Just as the wind and sand reach their peak, Li Ming catches sight of a stone on the ground, vaguely resembling a rare fossil.Zh: 他的心跳加速，手心冒汗。En: His heart races, and his palms become sweaty.Zh: 这是千载难逢的机会，可他也清楚继续留在这里可能意味着生命危险。En: It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, yet he knows that staying might mean risking their lives.Zh: 思考片刻，他决定放弃化石，带着伙伴迅速撤退。En: After a moment's thought, he decides to abandon the fossil and quickly retreat with his companions.Zh: 他们终于找到了一个临时避难的地方。En: They eventually find a temporary shelter.Zh: 风暴过后，李明望着远方，意识到自己的价值不仅仅是靠发现。En: After the storm, Li Ming gazes into the distance, realizing that his worth is not solely determined by discoveries.Zh: 他明白了生命和安全的重要性。En: He understands the importance of life and safety.Zh: 他们返回营地，彼此都感到轻松许多。En: They return to camp, all feeling much relieved.Zh: 经历这一劫难后，李明不再怀疑自己的决策能力。En: After experiencing this ordeal, Li Ming no longer doubts his decision-making abilities.Zh: 他与陈伟和小兰一起，把这次经历当成一堂宝贵的课，感激自己做出明智的选择。En: Together with Chen Wei and Xiao Lan, he regards this experience as a valuable lesson, grateful for having made a wise choice.Zh: 在戈壁的风沙中，李明学会了相信自己，明白了自我保护胜于外界的认可。En: Amidst the sands of the Gobi, Li Ming learns to trust himself, understanding that self-preservation is more important than external validation. Vocabulary Words:vast: 开阔exploring: 探索fossils: 化石traces: 痕迹prehistoric: 古生物的recognition: 认可sandstorms: 沙尘暴particles: 沙粒obscuring: 模糊shelter: 避难所eager: 渴望resembling: 像sweaty: 冒汗opportunity: 机会retreat: 撤退temporary: 临时ordeal: 劫难trust: 相信self-preservation: 自我保护validation: 认可dunes: 沙丘reaches: 远方journey: 旅程strikes: 袭来fiercely: 大作torn: 纠结vaguely: 隐约abandon: 放弃decision-making: 决策

Speak with Confidence: Emmy Award Winning Advice with Jane Hanson What if the biggest obstacle standing in your way… is you? In this eye-opening episode of Look for the Good, 9-time Emmy Award-winning former NBC News anchor Jane Hanson joins Carrie Rowan to reveal how self-doubt and imposter syndrome hold us back—and how to break free by owning our unique stories. Jane shares her expert insights from over 30 years of interviewing world leaders, celebrities, and newsmakers, uncovering the essential skills that make great communicators stand out. Learn how to use body language to your advantage, uplevel your conversations, and embrace vulnerability in the best possible way. She also shares wisdom from one of her greatest mentors—her strong-willed aunt, who taught her a life-changing lesson: “Change your attitude, change your life.” Stay tuned until the end, when Jane reveals the simple evening ritual that ensures you end every day on a high note. Tune in now and step into a more confident, empowered version of yourself! BIO: Jane Hanson grew up on the prairies of rural Minnesota, coming to New York three decades ago to join the NBC networks. She began as an anchor and correspondent for NBC New York in 1979. In 1988, Jane was named co-anchor of “Today in New York,” a position she held until 2003 when she became the station's primary anchor for local programming and the host of “Jane's New York”; She covered events ranging from the tragedy of 9/11 to the joy of Yankees victory parades to Wall Street and Washington; has interviewed presidents, business magnates, prisoners, and celebrities; traveled as far as the Gobi Desert of Mongolia and the great depths miles below New York City for her special reports. Most recently she hosted a daily entertainment and lifestyle program, New York Live, for NBC4 in New York City. Jane has won 9 Emmy Awards. In addition, she was named Correspondent of the Year by New York's Police Detectives and received a similar honor from New York's Firefighters. She has also been the recipient of numerous other awards for her service to the community. Jane has served as the March of Dimes Walk-America Chairman, honorary chair for the Susan B. Komen Foundation's Race for the Cure, and as a board member of Graham Windham, Phipps Houses, the Randall's Island Sports Foundation, the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, and Telecare. She has taught courses on communication at Long Island University, Stern College, and the 92nd Street Y. Hanson is a Past President of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.  Find out how to work with Jane at www.JaneHanson.com Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Look for the Good is dropping? Sign up for the Look for the Good Podcast Chat weekly newsletter to get behind the scenes insights, special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today! Learn More about Carrie here: https://carrierowan.com/

Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about Black Dog (cinemas), where a former stunt motorcyclist returns to his hometown on the outskirts of the Gobi Desert

After the commercial and critical success of "Parasite", South Korean director Bong Joon-ho has adopted a very different tone for his sci-fi comedy "Mickey 17". Film critic Ben Croll tells us why Robert Pattinson is very good at acting alongside multiple selves, and how the movie's overblown atmosphere sits within Bong's body of work. We also discuss the atmospheric film "Black Dog", from Chinese director Guan Hu, which takes place in a ghost town in the Gobi Desert and we learn about the phenomenal success of "Ne Zha 2" as the children's movie becomes the highest-grossing animated feature of all time. Plus French filmmaker Marie Losier delivers a poignant portrait of creativity, aging and performance in her documentary "Peaches Goes Bananas" as she profiles the Canadian musician Peaches over almost two decades.

Monty the giant schnauzer won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. And rather than thinking of all things canine, this week the Unexpected Elements team turn their attention to all things giant. First, we find out how a giant virus could help keep our planet cool. Next up, we discover the origins of enormous Greek characters, such as the Titans and the Cyclops. We then find out how giant clams put solar panels to shame. Plus, we're joined by Professor Shinobu Ishigaki, director of the Museum of Dinosaur Research at the Okayama University of Science. He tells us about the ginormous footprints he found in the Gobi Desert, and what they could teach us about herbivorous dinosaurs. That, plus many more Unexpected Elements. Presenters: Caroline Steel, with Chhavi Sachdev and Camilla Mota. Producers: William Hornbrook, with Alice Lipscombe-Southwell, Debbie Kilbride, Imaan Moin and Noa Dowling.

In this episode of Shopify Masters, Matthew Scanlon, founder of Naadam, takes us on an exhilarating journey that begins with a daring ride across the Gobi Desert and transporting 32 bags filled with $2.5 million in cash. This gripping tale sets the stage for Naadam's mission to revolutionize the cashmere industry through sustainability. Matthew discusses the challenges of launching a DTC brand in today's market, including securing funding and leveraging AI tools. He shares  insights on building a brand that resonates with ethical practices while fostering deep connections with nomadic herders in Mongolia. Tune in for a fascinating look at entrepreneurship, storytelling, and the complexities of scaling a sustainable business. 

What fuels the world's toughest endurance athletes? More importantly, how can their mindset help you push past your own limits?In this episode of The Mankind Podcast, host Brandon Clift sits down with two extraordinary athletes:

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Did you know there's a legend about a creepy creature lurking in the Gobi Desert? They call it the Mongolian Death Worm, and it's said to be a long, red, slimy thing that can spit venom or even shoot out electric shocks! Locals have been telling stories about it for ages, saying it hides under the sand and only pops out to attack its prey. Scientists haven't found solid proof it exists yet, but the mystery keeps adventurers and researchers hooked. Some think it's just a legend or maybe a misidentified snake, while others swear it's real. Whether it's fact or fiction, it's one wild story from one of the world's most desolate places! Credit: Allghoikhorkhoi: By Pieter0024, CC BY-SA 1.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... American Museum of Natural History: By Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Rideout grew up in the inner city of Boston surrounded by drug addicts and criminals. Today he is a husband, dad of 4, former Wall St. trader and a former opioid addict. Through perseverance and mindset Ken has transformed himself into, the best marathon runner in the world over the age of 50. Since getting sober in 2010, Ken has won races all over the world, from 5Ks to ultra-marathons. In 2023 he won the Age Group (50-54) at the Marathon World Championships in Chicago, finishing in a blistering 2:29:08. Also in 2023, Ken competed and won his first ultra-marathon, The Gobi March, a 155-mile, self-supported, 6-day stage race across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. In 2024 Ken climbed 29029 Whistler. We couldn't get enough of his refreshing no-holds-bar mindset and invited him to speak at the inaugural TRAIL Tahoe. To learn more about Ken Rideout follow him HERE 

Sometimes, life's greatest challenges lead to its most meaningful moments and change our lives. Dion Leonard joins The Nation to tell one of his stories that might motivate you to embrace resilience, foster kindness, and value the connections that make life extraordinary. Ultra-runner and author Dion Leonard shares his journey through his remarkable transformation from an overweight, heavy-drinking smoker to a decorated endurance athlete. Dion shares the pivotal moments that defined his path, including a half-marathon bet that set him on the road to health and his life-changing encounter with a stray dog named Gobi during the Gobi Desert ultramarathon. Dion reflects on the themes of resilience, personal growth, and the impact of kindness—lessons that extend far beyond the trails. Check out his New York Timse best-selling book, Finding Gobi: A LIttle Dog with a Very Big Heart.  Learn more about Dion Leonard HERE Episode Sponsors: Janji, Use code TRAILRUNNER for 10% off Shokz, Use code TRN10 for 10% off Tifosi Optics 20% off with code TRN20 AquaTru: use code TRAILRUNNER for up to 20% off any water purifier Trail Runner Nation's Trail Triage app

Meet Kirsten... Now into her 7th season with the team, Kirsten generally flies in the lead position during formation displays. Wingwalking is her one true love in life; nothing can beat zooming across the globe performing handstands and climbing around flying aircraft with your best friends! A background in trapeze and aerial circus led to Kirsten's involvement on the team, with skills in strength and flexibility working to her advantage on the wing. When not climbing around her beloved biplanes, you can find Kirsten teaching aerial circus, cooking, riding motorbikes, practicing yoga, and focusing on her artwork. She is an adrenaline junkie and loves doing aerobatics standing on top of the aircraft, much preferring being on the wing as opposed to sitting in the cockpit! Kirsten's favourite part of the routine is when the wingwalkers climb around the aircraft; she loves the exhilaration and freedom of the arabesque! Kirsten feels privileged to have had so many wonderful adventures with the team, and considers herself a 'collector' of unique views; her most memorable being Loop-the-Loops over the Gobi Desert at sunset! The romantic feeling of soaring through the skies is unbeatable, especially when the air is warm and you can wear a T-shirt! Kirsten can't wait to see even more of the world upside down in such an exhilarating manner. Lovefly Courses:  www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ Private Group - https://lovefly.podia.com/ FB - Lovefly Insta - @loveflyhelp #wingwalker #fearofflying #flyingwithoutfear #lovefly #anxiety   Intro Music 'Fearless' Daniel King

We love to hear from you. Send us your thought, comments, suggestions, love lettersBased in Shanghai for the past decade, Slovenian photographer Matjaž Tančič has uncovered a hidden space revolution happening far from the spotlight. Through his 'Mars on Earth' project, he documents remarkable space innovations emerging in the world's most unexpected places. Starting with candid insights into modern-day China, Tančič reveals how space ambitions and breakthrough technologies are flourishing beyond traditional aerospace centers.HighlightsLife in Modern China [00:03:01 - 00:19:21][00:04:21] China's digital ecosystem and social surveillance[00:11:59] Life and community in Shanghai's French Concession[00:17:11] Navigating language and culture[00:19:21] Living costs and lifestyle contrastsSociety & Development [00:20:51 - 00:34:12][00:20:51] Professional landscape and opportunities[00:24:21] Urban-rural development dynamics[00:31:25] Education and technology prioritiesThe Mars on Earth Project [00:34:52 - 00:51:43][00:34:52] Origins of the project in Gobi Desert[00:40:32] Documentation of global space initiatives[00:46:15] Meeting with Mongolia's first cosmonaut[00:49:05] Photographing space innovation worldwideFuture of Space Exploration [00:51:43 - 01:21:31][00:51:43] Discussion of first Mars landing possibilities[01:10:25] 3D photography in space documentation[01:15:16] Collaboration with innovative space companies[01:17:08] Personal aspirations for space travel[01:20:00] Final thoughts on inclusive space explorationKey Topics DiscussedUntraditional Space InnovationMongolian engineers developing Mars rovers inspired by camelsSlovenian company Duol creating inflatable habitats for NASASpace doctor Dr. Susan Jewel's VR medical training systemArmenian watchmaker crafting timepieces for Mars timeBarbara Belvisi's Interstellar Lab creating closed-loop habitat systemsALE's artificial shooting star technology in TokyoSouth Africa's growing space sector with 200+ startupsThe Square Kilometre Array (SKA) radio telescope projectChinese space program developmentsQuote"New planet is going to be Tabula Rasa... we can do there whatever we want and we can make it right."Links & ReferencesInterstellar LabALE (Artificial Shooting Stars)Square Kilometre Array ProjectDuol Space HabitatsPhotography & Visual ElementsFeatured photo: Astronaut on camel in Mongolian desert [00:52:54]Biopod installation in Paris [01:13:14]Mars simulation base in Gobi Desert [00:52:09]Various space technology prototypes You can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

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In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany at the Armchair Adventure Festival in Mount Edgcumbe. Join us as we explore the world through the eyes of Tiffany Coates, recognised as the world's foremost female motorcycle adventurer. Tiffany has spent over twenty years exploring six continents on two wheels. With hundreds of thousands of miles under her belt, she continues her adventures both solo and as a sought-after motorcycle tour guide, captivating audiences at adventure travel events worldwide. Her journey began with a memorable trip alongside her best friend, Becky. With just two months of riding experience, they embarked on a quarter-tonne BMW named ‘Thelma,' wobbling their way from the UK across Europe to India. What was initially planned as a nine-month journey transformed into two and a half years, crossing four continents and solidifying Tiffany's passion for motorcycle travel. Over the years, Tiffany has travelled through Asia, Australia, Africa, the Americas, and more, with notable rides to Timbuktu, Outer Mongolia, Madagascar, Borneo, and even Everest Base Camp in Tibet. Her website features the stories behind these incredible travels. As a freelance guide, Tiffany leads various adventurous motorcycling expeditions, providing safe and experienced guidance for those eager to explore new countries on two wheels. We first spoke with Tiffany on March 17th 2020 - The World's Foremost Female Motorcycle Adventurer!  *** This episode was recorded live at the Armchair Adventure Festival 25th - 28th July 2024. Buy tickets now for #AAF25 - THE UK'S MOST ADVENTUROUS FESTIVAL. Mt Edgcumbe, Cornwall, 24-27th July 2025, Use TG10 to get a 10% discount on tickets. www.armchairadventurefestival.com. ***  *** Don't miss out on the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday at 7am UK time! Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  By supporting the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon, you can make a difference in increasing the representation of female role models in the media, particularly in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Your contribution helps empower and inspire others. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast to be a part of this important movement.  Thank you for your invaluable support!   Show notes: Who is Tiffany Background as a motorbike traveller Experience riding around the world Joy of solitude in desert travel Dangerous motorbike experiences in Vietnam Mental health benefits of motorbiking Sense of freedom and independence in motorbike travel Tiffany's journey to becoming a motorbike rider Having no initial experience with motorbikes Challenges of maintaining the bike and learning basic maintenance Mechanical failures upon entering Asia Time spent in a workshop learning about oil, filters, and maintenance tasks Reliance on strangers for assistance and fixing the bike Importance of feeling confident and self-reliant Self-defence knowledge and preparedness Carrying safety tools while camping Riding through the Gobi Desert in Mongolia Adjusting travel plans based on weather conditions Hectic journey through Siberia to reach the Pacific Ocean Enjoying the journey and making the most of each day Singing to herself and listening to music or podcasts Living frugally to fund her travels Not owning a car, saving money for travel Guiding groups through exotic countries, ensuring their safety and happiness Upcoming trip to Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana Importance of exploring lesser-known places Camping experience at the Bonneville Salt Flats Challenges faced and the beauty of solitude in nature Experiences with altitude sickness and acclimatisation Natural sadness post-adventure Travel fatigue during long journeys Keeping journals and writing for publications Potential future projects, including writing a book Leading an all-female motorbike tour in Nepal Breaking stereotypes in motorcycling Sense of sisterhood among female motorcyclists Unique experiences of hospitality while travelling solo Shipping bikes by sea versus flying International Vehicle Shipping, Moto Freight The process of obtaining an international driving permit (IDP) and its importance Maps and compasses over GPS GPS inaccuracies in desert navigation Limitations of relying solely on technology Thoughts on the common advice to “just do it” Final words of advice   Social Media Website: tiffanystravels.co.uk Facebook: @tiffany.coates.12 Twitter/X: @tiffanystravels  

The Shenzhou XVIII mission crew returned to Earth early on Monday morning, concluding a six-month mission onboard the Tiangong space station.11月4日凌晨，神舟十八号飞行乘组返回地球，完成了在天宫空间站为期六个月的既定任务。The Shenzhou XVIII spacecraft's reentry capsule, carrying the three astronauts, mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu and crew members Lieutenant Colonel Li Cong and Lieutenant Colonel Li Guangsu, touched down at 1:24 am local time at the Dongfeng Landing Site in the middle of the Gobi Desert in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, after a return journey lasting more than nine hours.当地时间01时24分，神舟十八号载人飞船返回舱在经过9个多小时的飞行旅程后，在内蒙古自治区戈壁滩中部的东风着陆场成功着陆。返回舱上是三名航天员，包括指令长叶光富大校、乘员李聪中校和李光苏中校。After safety checks outside the capsule, ground recovery personnel from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, the homeport for all of China's manned spaceflights so far, will open the hatch of the bell-shaped vehicle and conduct a preliminary examination of the astronauts' state of health.在舱外进行安全检查后，中国迄今为止所有载人航天飞行的母港——酒泉卫星发射中心的搜救回收人员将打开返回舱舱门，对航天员的健康状况进行初步检查。The crew members will then be carried out of the capsule and transferred to medical support vans for further examination.随后，3名航天员将被抬出返回舱，转移至医监医救车内接受进一步检查。After these on-site procedures are completed, Ye's team will be flown back to Beijing to undergo a period of quarantine and recuperation programs, which is a standard procedure for Chinese astronauts returning from space.这些现场程序完成后，3名航天员将乘飞机返回北京，接受一段时间的隔离和恢复，这是中国航天员从太空返回的标准程序。The Shenzhou XVIII spacecraft departed from the Tiangong station at 4:12 pm Sunday, and flew in a return trajectory before re-entering the atmosphere. 3日下午4时12分，神舟十八号载人飞船与天宫空间站组合体成功分离，在进入大气层之前按返回轨道飞行。Before setting out on their return trip, Ye's team handed over their work to a new crew, transmitted scientific experimental data back to Earth and sorted and transferred materials between the station and their spaceship.在踏上返程之前，神舟十八号乘组向新的乘组人员交接了工作，将科学实验数据传回地球，并在空间站和飞船之间整理和转移材料。In the next six months, the Tiangong station will be manned by the Shenzhou XIX trio, headed by Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, who arrived on Wednesday afternoon.在接下来的六个月里，天宫空间站将由神舟十九号三人乘组驻守。他们已于10月30日下午抵达，指令长为蔡旭哲大校。Ye and his colleagues, who were the seventh crew to inhabit the Tiangong space station, took over the space station from their peers on the Shenzhou XVII mission in late April.神舟十八号乘组是天宫空间站的第七批乘员，他们于4月底从执行神舟十七号任务的同伴手中接管了空间站。During their stay, they conducted two spacewalks to mount and fine-tune equipment outside the Tiangong, and carried out numerous scientific and technological tasks.在驻留期间，他们进行了2次出舱活动，在天宫空间站外安装和调试设备，并执行了多项科学实（试）验。It has been the second space journey for Ye and the first for his two crew members.这是叶光富的第二次太空之旅，也是李聪、李广苏的首飞之旅。After the flight, Ye has taken over in the Chinese astronauts' group in terms of having spent the longest time in space, with a total of 374 days in orbit, across two space missions.这次飞行后，叶光富接替成为中国在轨飞行时间最长的航天员，两次太空飞行任务累计在轨时间达374天。Before him, Tang Hongbo held the record for the longest in-orbit time of a Chinese astronaut after spending a total of 279 days on the Shenzhou XII and Shenzhou XVII missions.在他之前，汤洪波在神舟十二号和神舟十七号任务中在轨飞行总时长达279天，保持着中国航天员在轨飞行时间最长的记录。homeportn. 母港recuperationn．恢复；修养reentry capsule返回舱

The rocket carrying the three-member crew of the Shenzhou XIX mission, China's 14th manned spaceflight, lifted off early on Wednesday morning, from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert.10月30日清晨，中国第14次载人飞行任务——搭载神舟十九号载人飞船三人乘组的运载火箭在位于中国西北部戈壁滩的酒泉卫星发射中心点火发射。Illuminated by the dazzling flame produced by its engines, a 20-storey-tall Long March 2F carrier rocket roared to life at the scheduled ignition time of 4:27 am local time, and soared into clear dark skies.在发动机喷射出的耀眼火焰的照耀下，20层楼高的长征二号F遥十九运载火箭于预定点火时间（当地时间凌晨4点27分）轰鸣着腾空而起，飞向夜空。Aboard the craft was its crew, mission commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, Lieutenant Colonel Song Lingdong, and Lieutenant Colonel Wang Haoze.该航天员乘组由指令长蔡旭哲大校、宋令东中校、王浩泽中校组成。They are expected to fly for around six-and-a-half hours until they reach the Tiangong space station, currently orbiting about 400 kilometers above Earth, and their spaceship will then connect with the front port of the Tianhe core module, the main body of Tiangong.他们预计将飞行约6.5小时，直至抵达目前在距地球上空约400公里的轨道上运行的天宫空间站。他们的飞船将与天宫主体——天和核心舱前向端口对接。The Shenzhou XIX team will then float into the space station to meet their Shenzhou XVIII mission peers, who have been in orbit for six months.随后，神舟十九号飞行乘组将进入空间站，与已经在轨道上驻留6个月的神舟十八号飞行乘组会合。The crews will spend about four days together as the previous team hands over to the newcomers. Cai and his teammates will then take over Tiangong, and the Shenzhou XVIII crew will fly back to Earth on Monday. 两组航天员将共同生活四天左右，进行交接工作。随后，神舟十九号乘组将接管天宫，神舟十八号乘组将于11月4日返回地球。The Shenzhou XIX team will be the eighth batch of inhabitants of the space station, which was completed in late 2022.神舟十九号航天员乘组将是天宫的第八批居住者。天宫空间站已于2022年底完工。The three astronauts will perform a host of tasksincluding carrying out scientific experiments and technological demonstrations; conducting spacewalks to install space debris shield equipment and other external devices; retrieving instruments from outside the space station; and performing science lectures.三名航天员将执行一系列任务，包括开展科学实验和技术演示，进行太空行走以完成空间站碎片防护装置安装、舱外载荷和舱外平台设备安装与回收，以及进行科普讲座。Their work will relate to multiple research disciplines such as microgravity physics, material science, space medicine, spacecraft technology and life science, said Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency.中国载人航天工程办公室副主任林西强表示，航天员们的工作将涉及微重力基础物理、空间材料科学、航天医学、航天技术、空间生命科学等多个研究学科。Cai was part of the six-month Shenzhou XIV mission that lasted from June to December 2022. For Song and Wang, this is their first extraterrestrial journey.从2022年6月到12月，蔡旭哲执行过为期六个月的神舟十四号载人飞行任务。对宋令东和王浩泽来说，这是他们的首次地外之旅。The launch saw Wang Haoze, 34, become the third Chinese woman to go into space, after Liu Yang and Wang Yaping, and also the first female spaceflight engineer.此次发射后，34岁的王浩泽成为继刘洋和王亚平之后第三位进入太空的中国女性，也是首位女性航天飞行工程师。lift off起飞，发射ignition time点火发射时间retrievev．回收；寻回extraterrestrialadj. 地球外的

China plans to launch a Long March 2F carrier rocket at 4:27 am on Wednesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, with the mission expected to transport three astronauts in the Shenzhou XIX mission to the Tiangong space station, a senior program official said.据一名高级官员消息，中国计划于10月30日4时27分在酒泉卫星发射中心发射长征二号F遥十九运载火箭，此次任务预计将运送神舟十九号任务中的三名航天员前往天宫空间站。Lin Xiqiang, deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency, said at a news conference on Tuesday morning at the Jiuquan spaceport in northwestern China's Gobi Desert that the crew members—mission commander Senior Colonel Cai Xuzhe, Lieutenant Colonel Song Lingdong, and Lieutenant Colonel Wang Haoze—will take over the massive orbital outpost from their peers in the Shenzhou XVIII and stay there for about six months.10月29日上午，一场新闻发布会在位于中国西北部戈壁滩的酒泉卫星发射中心举行。中国载人航天工程办公室副主任林西强会上表示，飞行乘组由指令长蔡旭哲大校、宋令东中校、王浩泽中校组成，他们将从神舟十八号乘组手中接管这个巨大的轨道前哨站，并在空间站驻留约6个月。He told reporters that the two groups will live together for about four days for handover work, and then the Shenzhou XVIII astronauts will depart and fly back to Earth on Monday.林西强告诉记者，两组航天员将共同生活四天左右，进行交接工作。随后，神舟十八号乘组计划于11月4日返回地球。The Shenzhou XIX team will be the eighth batch of inhabitants of the Tiangong, which was completed in late 2022.神舟十九号航天员乘组将是天宫的第八批居住者。天宫空间站已于2022年底完工。The rocket to launch Cai's crew will soon start to be filled with propellants at its service tower, according to Lin.林西强表示，执行这次发射任务的长征二号F遥十九运载火箭即将加注推进剂。"After the Shenzhou XIX spacecraft enters its preset orbital position, it will activate the rapid rendezvous-docking mode and use about six and a half hours to approach and connect with the front port on the Tianhe core module," said the official.“神舟十九号载人飞船入轨后，将采用自主快速交会对接模式，约6.5小时后对接于天和核心舱前向端口。”林西强解释。Cai was part of the six-month Shenzhou XIV mission that lasted from June 2022 to December that year. While for Song and Wang, this coming flight will become their first extraterrestrial journey.从2022年6月到12月，蔡旭哲执行过为期六个月的神舟十四号载人飞行任务。而对于宋令东和王浩泽来说，即将到来的飞行任务将是他们的首次地外之旅。What is notable is that Wang Haoze, 34, will become the third Chinese woman to go to space, after Liu Yang and Wang Yaping, and the first female spaceflight engineer. Before her, Zhu Yangzhu, a male astronaut who took part in the Shenzhou XVI mission, is China's first spaceflight engineer.值得注意的是，34岁的王浩泽将成为继刘洋和王亚平之后第三位进入太空的中国女性，也是首位女性航天飞行工程师。在她之前，参加神舟十六号飞行任务的男航天员朱杨柱是中国第一位航天飞行工程师。She is also the only woman in the country's third-generation group of astronauts. There are 18 in the third generation and they were selected in October 2020 from about 2,500 applicants.王浩泽也是中国第三批航天员中唯一的女性。第三批航天员共有18人，于2020年10月从近2500名申请者中选拔得出。Before joining the astronauts' team in September 2020, Wang was a senior researcher at the Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology, a subsidiary of the State-owned conglomerate China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.在2020年9月入选成为航天员之前，王浩泽是国有企业中国航天科技集团有限公司航天推进技术研究院的高级工程师。propellantn. 推进剂handovern．交接rendezvous-docking mode交会对接模式spaceflight engineer航天飞行工程师

The Shenzhou XIX spacecraft, China's next manned mission, is scheduled to be launched in the coming days to transport three astronauts to the Tiangong space station, according to plans announced by the China Manned Space Agency.据中国载人航天工程办公室消息，中国下一次载人飞行任务——神舟十九号载人飞船计划在近日择机实施发射，将三名航天员送往天宫空间站。The mission crew's spacecraft and its carrier, a Long March 2F rocket, were moved to the service tower on Tuesday afternoon at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert, the agency said in a brief news release, adding that the launch equipment at the spaceport "is in good condition".中国载人航天工程办公室一条简短的新闻消息称，10月22日下午，神舟十九号载人飞船与长征二号F遥十九运载火箭组合体已转运至位于中国西北部戈壁滩的酒泉卫星发射中心发射区。目前，发射场设施设备“状态良好”。The release noted that the spacecraft and rocket will undergo final functional checks over the next several days. It said the launch will take place in due course.该消息称，载人飞船和运载火箭后续将按计划开展发射前的各项功能检查、联合测试等工作，计划近日择机实施发射。The Shenzhou XIX crew will carry out China's 14th manned spaceflight and will become the eighth group of inhabitants of the Tiangong.神舟十九号载人飞船航天员乘组将执行中国第14次载人航天飞行任务，并将成为天宫的第八批居住者。The crew members, whose names have yet to be disclosed, will take over the massive orbital outpost from their peers — mission commander Senior Colonel Ye Guangfu and crew members Lieutenant Colonel Li Guangsu and Lieutenant Colonel Li Cong — who arrived on April 26 with the Shenzhou XVIII mission. By the end of October, Ye's team will have been in orbit for six months.飞行乘组航天员的姓名尚未公布，他们将从4月26日随神舟十八号任务抵达的同伴手中接管这个巨大的轨道前哨站。神舟十八号飞行乘组由指令长叶光富大校、乘员李广苏中校和李聪中校组成。到10月底，该团队已在轨道上工作六个月。Wang Yanan, chief editor of Aerospace Magazine, said the Shenzhou XIX astronauts will likely be tasked with conducting scientific experiments and technological tests that will be more sophisticated and challenging than those performed by their peers in previous missions. 《航空知识》杂志主编王亚男表示，神舟十九号航天员很可能要组织进行科学实验和技术测试，这些实验和测试将比他们的同伴以前执行的任务更复杂、更具挑战性。"In the first two years since the Tiangong started formal operation, astronauts would not be given very complex science and technology assignments because their primary tasks were to explore living and work patterns that most fit them and to check whether the massive station could function well," he said.王亚男解释：“在天宫开始正式运行的头两年，航天员不会被赋予非常复杂的科技任务，因为他们的主要任务是探索最适合他们的生活和工作模式，以及检查这个庞大的空间站是否能够良好地运转。”"Now, as Chinese astronauts have gotten used to living inside the station and well understand its long-term orbital flight pattern, the newcomers will be given more challenging tasks, namely to conduct difficult science and technology operations," he said.“现在，中国航天员已经习惯了在空间站内的生活，也非常了解空间站的长期轨道飞行模式，新来的航天员将被赋予更具挑战性的任务，即进行高难度的科技操作。”王亚男说。Completed in late 2022, Tiangong is one of the largest and most complex structures ever established in space by humankind.天宫空间站于2022年底竣工，是人类有史以来在太空中建造的最大、最复杂的建筑之一。Orbiting Earth at a distance of about 400 kilometers, the Chinese station has three permanent parts — a core module and two science capsules — and is regularly connected to several visiting crew and cargo spaceships.中国空间站在距离地球400多公里的轨道上运行，具有三个固定部分——一个核心舱和两个实验舱，支持载人飞船、货运飞船等来访航天器的对接和停靠。orbitaladj. 轨道的astronautn. 航天员modulen. (宇宙飞船上各个独立的)舱cargo spaceship货运飞船

Dion went from being overweight, a heavy smoker, and a heavy drinker to becoming a successful ultramarathon runner. He shares his remarkable transformation, which began with a simple bet and, over time, led him to many ultramarathons, including the grueling 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. During this race, Dion crossed paths with an unlikely companion—a stray dog who would later be named Gobi. This remarkable pup stayed by his side for 77 miles, keeping pace across the towering Tian Shan Mountains and sweeping sand dunes, forging a bond that would forever change both of their lives. Join us to discover:Why it's never too late to transform your lifeThe Phenomenal True Story of the Stray Dog Gobi and Ultramarathoner Dion LeonardHow one kind, selfless decision can change your life foreverThe hilarious question kids have about whether Dion had to become a doggy poop scooper in the desertThis episode is perfect for you if:You are a huge animal loverYou love real life stories of personal adversity and resilienceYou are seeking motivation to overcome life's challengesYou doubt that you can achieve your goals This episode is full of inspiration and touching moments you won't want to miss! It might even be a story that changes YOUR life forever.We would love to hear your thoughts on this podcast episode. Head over to @purplestars.world on Instagram and share the valuable insights you gained from it. Can't wait to read your comments! Sending lots of love,Sarah What we discussed:00:00 Coming Up with Dion Leonard01:36 How an Unexpected Path Led Dion from 250 Pounds to Ultra Marathon Running03:03 The Bet That Changed His Life06:06 How He Found Joy in Running After a Challenging Past08:14 A Sliding Door Moment: Changing Life Overnight10:03 How Running Became a Way to Heal12:37 Day Three of the Race: Choosing a Dog Over the Lead?14:45 Gobi's Incredible Journey Across the Gobi Desert17:13 The Search for Gobi: The Second Twist of the Story21:02 Finding Gobi Again: An Emotional Reunion23:28 Why Dion Decided to Share Gobi's Story with the World26:29 What Gobi Taught Him About Kindness29:05 The Ripple Effect of a Single Act of Kindness31:09 How Gobi and Lara Brought the Family Closer Together33:24 The Impact of the Animal-Human Bond36:41 How One Act of Kindness Changed Everything39:49 Learning to Let Go of the Past Through Writing42:29 How He Balances the Intensity of Running with Rest44:52 The Importance of Finding Your Why in Life Connect with Gobi & Dion Leonard:Instagram: @findinggobi Website: www.findinggobi.comBook “Fiding Gobi”: https://a.co/d/1gHClp0Connect with us:Website: https://purple-stars.usInstagram: @purplestars.world Youtube: @PurpleStarsWorld

On today's Saturday Matinee, we're introduced to the real life Indiana Jones: Roy Chapman Andrews. Not only did he escape death multiple times in whilst exploring the Gobi Desert, he is also known for his dinosaur discoveries.Link to I Know Dino: https://iknowdino.com/Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At the edge of the Gobi Desert, Dunhuang was once a bustling oasis on the famous Silk Road connecting China and the Mediterranean. For more than 1000 years, Dunhuang was an important pilgrimage site and a cultural melting pot where ideas, technologies and art flowed freely - encompassing multiple languages, faiths and cultures - and spanning literature, astronomy, medicine, politics and art.Dr. Eleanor Janega goes to the British Library and meets curator Mélodie Doumy to get a rare glimpse into life in Dunhuang in a new exhibition of manuscripts, documents and artworks which remained sealed for nearly 900 years. Gone Medieval is presented by Dr. Eleanor Janega. The editor is Ella Blaxill and the producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘MEDIEVAL' https://historyhit.com/subscriptionYou can take part in our listener survey here: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/6FFT7MK

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The successful 10-kilometer vertical takeoff and vertical landing test flight of Zhuque 3 or Rosefinch 3 VTVL-1 test rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China's Gobi Desert on Wednesday marks a breakthrough in the nation's commercial space industry.9月11日，中国自主研发的朱雀三号可重复使用试验火箭在酒泉卫星发射中心成功完成了10公里级的垂直起降飞行测试，这标志着中国商业航天领域的一项重大突破。This way of launching and getting back a reusable rocket involves five stages, namely ascent, engine shutdown, unpowered gliding, in-flight engine restart to control speed of descent, and, lastly, soft landing. By successfully conducting this test twice, the Zhuque 3 team has proved its ability to recycle rockets for use, thus lowering costs.发射和回收可重复使用火箭的过程包括五个阶段，分别是上升、发动机关机、无动力滑翔、空中发动机重新点火以控制下降速度，以及最后的软着陆。朱雀3号的研发团队已成功进行了两次飞行测试，证明了其重复使用火箭，进而降低成本的能力。It's true that the Chinese have a long way to go in the field of recycling rockets, compared with the US-based SpaceX, which announced on Tuesday a fifth orbit test flight for Starship in November, in which they will attempt to recover the rocket booster by capturing it with the launch tower.美国的SpaceX于9月11日宣布将在11月进行星舰的第五次轨道测试飞行，届时他们将尝试用发射塔捕捉火箭助推器以回收火箭。与SpaceX相比，中国在火箭回收领域还有很长的路要走。However, the 10-km vertical takeoff and vertical landing test flight proves that the technology Zhuque 3 employs is reliable and now that it has cleared the test flight it will be ready for long-distance flights in the future.然而，10公里垂直起降测试飞行证明了朱雀3号采用的技术是可靠的，现在它已经通过了测试飞行，未来还将会在长途飞行领域有所发展。That the test rocket was manufactured by LandSpace, a private rocket maker in China, adds value to the achievement. In fact, out of 30 launch missions conducted by China's space sector in the first half of 2024, commercial carrier rockets were responsible for five. The domestic commercial space industry is flourishing.更值得骄傲的是，试验火箭是由中国的私营火箭制造商蓝箭航天打造的，在2024年上半年中国航天部门发射的30余枚火箭中，5枚是商业运载火箭。我国的商业航天产业正在蓬勃发展。As an important new engine for economic growth, the industrial scale of the commercial space sector is expected to exceed 2.3 trillion yuan ($323.05 billion) this year. It is just a matter of time before ordinary people travel to space as conveniently as taking a flight today. And Chinese people could be among the first to realize that dream.作为经济增长的重要新引擎，预计今年商业航天产业的规模将超过2.3万亿元人民币（约合3230.5亿美元）。未来，普通人去太空旅游将会像如今乘飞机旅游一样便利，而中国人有望最先实现这一愿望。Verticaladj.垂直的Boostern.火箭助推器；推进器

We've featured a lot of people who have taken on epic challenges, but this guest, Ray Zahab of Quebec, Canada, has done dozens and dozens of them. When we recorded this, Ray had just completed a couple of weeks before a crossing of Death Valley from north to south. I'm very familiar with the Badwater 135, which just completed, but that is run on roads. I didn't even know it was a thing there to run the shortest route between two points, completely off-road. The terrain is seriously rugged, and it's pretty hot, and Ray ran it with limited re-supplies in 53:35:21. In case you're wondering, he drank 75 liters of water. He's also run across the widest park of Death Valley west to east, crossing two mountain ranges, in 35 hours. He's run 7500 km across the Sahara Desert in 111 days, 1850 km across the Namib Desert in Africa, 1200 km across the Atacama Desert in Chile, and 2000 km across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. That's the hot, dry stuff. He's crossed Baffin Island in northern Canada nine times in winter and trekked from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole on snowshoes pulling his supply sled. And I'm just scratching the surface. Here's the WASP comeback story angle: Ray did this last Death Valley project a little more than a year after completing six months of debilitating chemotherapy for a rare form of lymphoma. What's very cool about Ray is how he shares his projects with schoolchildren with live links, and he has been running his foundation, impossible2Possible, to introduce kids to the kind of adventuring he does and reach beyond their perceived limits. The foundation takes kids to wild places so they can challenge themselves, and it doesn't even charge them to be there! Yes, they're free! Ray and his wife have been raising two daughters who get to experience the outdoors unlike the way Ray was when he was younger and was an out-of-shape, pack-a-day smoker. So there's another comeback. His brother inspired him to get outdoors and Ray now encourages everyone to also do so, including with his expedition company, KapiK1, which leads trips to remote and beautiful places like Baffin Island, the Atacama Desert, and the Gobi Desert. Even though we had a fairly short conversation, you might still find yourself listening in amazement to all that Ray does and get pumped up by his incredible level of energy and excitement.Ray Zahabrayzahab.comimpossible2possible.comkapik1.comrzahab@impossible2possible.comFacebook and LinkedIn Ray ZahabInstagram and X @rayzahabYouTube @rayzahab1944Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram and Threads @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman Podcast

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Survival and Discovery: A Perilous Journey through Gobi's Sands Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/survival-and-discovery-a-perilous-journey-through-gobis-sands Story Transcript:Zh: 到了夏天，戈壁沙漠变得非常炎热。En: In the summer, the Gobi Desert becomes exceedingly hot.Zh: 天空湛蓝无云，大地被烈日笼罩，仿佛一片金色的海洋。En: The sky is a clear blue without a cloud in sight, and the land is enveloped by the blazing sun, resembling a golden ocean.Zh: 在这片荒凉的土地上，李伟和张梅开始了一场危险的探险。En: On this desolate land, Li Wei and Zhang Mei embarked on a perilous adventure.Zh: 李伟是一名地质学家，他对自然界充满了热情。En: Li Wei, a geologist, is passionate about the natural world.Zh: 他希望在这次探险中找到独特的岩石结构，以证实他的研究。En: He hopes to find unique rock formations during this expedition to validate his research.Zh: 张梅则是当地的一名导游，她熟悉这片沙漠的每一个角落。En: Zhang Mei, on the other hand, is a local guide familiar with every corner of the desert.Zh: 然而，她的内心承受着失去亲人的痛苦，因为几年前她在类似的探险中失去了一个亲人。En: However, she bears the burden of losing a loved one in a similar expedition a few years ago.Zh: “我们走这条路，”张梅指着前方的一片沙地说，“那里有一块大石头，可能会对你的研究有帮助。En: "We should take this path," Zhang Mei said, pointing to a stretch of sand ahead, "there's a big rock over there that might be useful for your research."Zh: ”李伟点点头，擦了擦汗。En: Li Wei nodded and wiped his sweat.Zh: “好的，我们走吧。En: "Alright, let's go."Zh: ”太阳在天空中挂得越来越高，他们的影子越来越短。En: As the sun rose higher in the sky, their shadows grew shorter.Zh: 李伟和张梅身后的脚印在烈日下不断消失。En: The footprints they left behind slowly disappeared under the scorching sun.Zh: 空气中只听见风沙的呼啸声。En: The only sound in the air was the whistling of the wind and sand.Zh: 中午时分，烈日当头。En: By noon, the sun was directly overhead.Zh: 李伟感觉头晕目眩，身体渐渐失去了力气。En: Li Wei felt dizzy and his strength waned.Zh: “张梅，我有点头晕，”他喘着粗气说。En: "Zhang Mei, I'm feeling a bit dizzy," he gasped.Zh: 张梅停下来，焦急地看着李伟。En: Zhang Mei stopped and looked at Li Wei with concern.Zh: “不行，你中暑了。En: "No, you have heatstroke.Zh: 我们得找到阴凉的地方。En: We need to find some shade."Zh: ”她扶着李伟，继续向前走。En: She supported Li Wei and continued moving forward.Zh: 时间一分一秒地过去，沙漠中的热浪一阵接一阵地袭来。En: Time ticked away, and waves of intense heat hit them continuously.Zh: 李伟的情况越来越糟糕，最终他倒在了地上。En: Li Wei's condition worsened until he eventually collapsed to the ground.Zh: 张梅看了看四周，没有任何遮挡物。En: Looking around, Zhang Mei saw no shelter.Zh: 她心急如焚，但她知道在沙漠中停留过久非常危险。En: She was worried but knew staying in the desert for too long was extremely dangerous.Zh: 她深吸一口气，决定一定要先顾及李伟的健康。En: She took a deep breath and resolved to prioritize Li Wei's health.Zh: 她用尽力气托起李伟，继续走着。En: Using all her strength, she lifted Li Wei and kept walking.Zh: 就在她快要放弃的时候，竟然看见前方不远处有一个小小的绿洲！En: Just when she was about to give up, she saw a small oasis not far ahead!Zh: 她心中燃起了希望，加快脚步，把李伟带到了绿洲。En: Hope reignited within her, and she quickened her pace, bringing Li Wei to the oasis.Zh: 绿洲中有一汪清泉。En: The oasis had a clear spring.Zh: 张梅迅速打来一些水，喂给李伟。En: Zhang Mei quickly fetched some water and gave it to Li Wei.Zh: 李伟慢慢恢复了意识，睁开了眼睛。En: He slowly regained consciousness and opened his eyes.Zh: “谢谢你，张梅，”他低声说，“我差点就……”“别说了，”张梅打断他，“重要的是你没事就好。En: "Thank you, Zhang Mei," he murmured, "I almost..." "Don't say anything," Zhang Mei interrupted, "what matters is that you're okay."Zh: ”就在他们休息的同时，李伟突然发现了绿洲旁边一块奇异的岩石。En: While they were resting, Li Wei suddenly noticed a peculiar rock beside the oasis.Zh: 他仔细观察后惊喜地说：“这正是我要找的岩石结构！En: After carefully examining it, he exclaimed with delight, "This is exactly the rock formation I was looking for!"Zh: ”张梅也为李伟感到高兴。En: Zhang Mei was happy for Li Wei.Zh: 经过这次冒险，她心中对过去的悲痛似乎也释怀了。En: Through this adventure, she also seemed to find peace with her past sorrow.Zh: “我们要回去了，”她坚定地说，“安全第一。En: "We need to head back," she said firmly, "safety first."Zh: ”他们带着发现的岩石和对生命的新的理解，缓慢但坚定地返回了文明世界。En: With the discovered rock and a new understanding of life, they slowly but resolutely returned to civilization.Zh: 最终，李伟明白了团队合作和谦逊的重要性，而张梅也在面对过去中找到了内心的平静。En: In the end, Li Wei learned the importance of teamwork and humility, while Zhang Mei found inner peace by confronting her past.Zh: 他们在彼此的支持中，不仅完成了任务，也实现了自我成长。En: Through their mutual support, they not only completed their mission but also achieved personal growth.Zh: 烈日依旧高悬在天空上，他们的影子在不断变长。En: The sun still hung high in the sky, and their shadows continued to lengthen.Zh: 但这一次，他们的心中充满了力量和希望。En: But this time, their hearts were filled with strength and hope. Vocabulary Words:exceedingly: 非常enveloped: 笼罩perilous: 危险的geologist: 地质学家expedition: 探险validate: 证实burden: 承受pointing: 指着stretch: 一片footprints: 脚印disappeared: 消失scorching: 烈overhead: 当头dizzy: 头晕strength: 力气wane: 变衰弱concern: 焦急shade: 阴凉waves: 一阵condition: 情况collapsed: 倒shelter: 遮挡物resolved: 决定oasis: 绿洲consciousness: 意识peculiar: 奇异formation: 结构delight: 惊喜sorrow: 悲痛firmly: 坚定

This week we talk about protectionist policy, solar panels, and rare earths.We also discuss Chinese business investment, EVs, and extreme weather events.Recommended Book: Meet Me By the Fountain by Alexandra LangeTranscriptThe Great Green Wall—the one in China, not the one meant to span the Sahel region, straddling the upper portion of Africa—is officially called the Three-North Shelter Forest Program, and was initially implemented by the Chinese government in 1978.This program is scheduled to be completed sometime mid-century, around 2050, and its purpose is to keep the Gobi Desert, which spans the lower portion of Mongolia and part of China's northern border, from expanding, which is something large deserts otherwise tend to do through a collection of natural, but often human-amplified processes called aeolian desertification.The Gobi currently gobbles up about 1,400 square miles, which is around 3,600 square km, of Chinese grassland every year, as dust storms that roll through the area blow away topsoil that allows grasses and other plants to survive. And those storms become more powerful as the climate shifts, and as more grassland is turned to desert, giving the winds more leeway, fewer things keeping them from blowing hard and scooping up more soil, and as the roots of the plants on the fringes of the desert dry up, which usually keep the soil in place, become newly exposed to these influences, withering, their roots holding things together less tight than before, the process continuing to move ever outward.Around a quarter of China's total landmass is already desert, and while there are a number of other causes of the country's desertification, including coastal erosion and the incursion of salty water into otherwise freshwater areas, this type, aeolian desertification, is one that they can tackle somewhat directly, if still at great expense and with muddled levels of success.So the Great Green Wall of China is meant to stop that desertification, it is a potential means of tackling this issue, and it does this by keeping those winds from blowing away the topsoil, and over time is meant to help reclaim areas that have been turned into desert by this collection of processes.And those in charge of this program do this by basically planting a huge number of trees, creating sturdier root systems to keep soil from blowing away, blocking the winds, and over time, the trees are meant to help new ecosystems grow in areas that have been previously diminished; holding everything together, soil-wise, but also adding nutrients to the ground as their leaves fall; those natural processes slowly reestablishing new layers of productive soil.The area they're attempting to swathe with newly planted trees is huge, and by that 2050 end date, it's anticipated that they'll need to plant something like 88 million acres of forests across a belt of land that's about 3,000 miles wide and nearly 900 miles deep in some areas.Local governments that have been largely tasked with making all this happen in their jurisdictions have claimed some successes in this ambition over the years, though one of the biggest criticisms leveled against those same governments is that they often spend a lot of time and money planting large swathes of trees, stabilizing some areas for a time, but then they fail to maintain those forests, so they more or less disappear within just a few years.This can actually leave some of the afflicted areas worse off than they would have otherwise been, as some of these trees are essentially invasive species, not optimized for the local conditions, and they consume more water than is available, gobbling up resources other plants need to spring up around them, and they thus blight the areas they're meant to enrich, killing off the smaller plantlife, not supporting and expanding it, and then they die because they're undernourished, themselves.While China plants more trees than the rest of the world, combined, due to this and similar projects, then, the system underpinning all of this planting isn't typically optimized for long-term success, and it often succumbs to the needs of local politicians, not the desired outcomes of the program, overall.Also, in the cases where the forests are sustained longer-term, they often to create monocultures that are more akin to plantations than forests, which makes them more susceptible to disease—like the one that killed more than a billion poplar trees that were planted in Northwestern China in 2000, leading to a 20-year-or-so setback in the program—and that also makes them faster-growing, but less effective as carbon sinks than slower-growth versions of the same; they get big faster, but they don't absorb and store as much CO2 as other trees options would.The forests they've planted that have sustained for more than a few years have periodically served as giant carbon sinks, though, pulling down as much as 5% of the country's total industrial CO2 emissions from 1978 to 2017, which is a pretty big deal for a country with such a huge volume of such emissions.That said, it's still an open question as to whether this Great Green Wall will do what it's meant to do, by 2050 or ever, as while the concept is solid by some estimations, its implementation has been uneven at best, and it seems to be plagued by short-term thinking and metrics of success that don't line up with the stated purpose of the program.What I'd like to talk about today is the implementation of what's being called, in some economic circles at least, a new Great Green Wall, this one around China and its exports, especially renewable energy exports, by the US and its allies, at a moment in which those sorts of exports are both highly desirable, and arguably, highly necessary.—The International Energy Agency recently said it expects to see about $2 trillion-worth of clean energy investments, globally, in 2024 alone.This spending is partly the consequence of the $13 billion in damage China sustained from natural disasters in January to June of this year, and the something like $37.9 billion in damages the US suffered from just the 15 most damaging storms it saw during the same period, not inclusive of all the other ones.Nations around the world are paying out gobs of money in the aftermath of increasingly brutal weather disasters, and that's on top of the slower-moving devastation that's being caused by the impacts of the climate shifting, messing with everything from crops to water cycles to where people can afford to live, because insurance companies are wholesale pulling out of some areas, and the cost of rebuilding over and over again in the same, previously habitable areas, just isn't worth it any more.While there's still some political and ideological opposition to the concept of climate change, then, even some of the folks who are vehemently against the concept, publicly, are privately investing huge sums of money in infrastructure meant to help them survive and thrive in a future in which the climate has changed, and that includes things like sea walls and buildings that are cooler, passively, allowing more airflow and reflecting sunlight rather than absorbing it, but we're also seeing surges of investment in renewable energy sources, as they don't further contribute to the issue of climate change, but also because they come with a slew of advantages over fossil fuel based versions of the same; hence, that $2 trillion clean energy spending in 2024, compared to the estimated $1 trillion for fossil fuel-based energy sources the same year.In May of 2024, US President Biden announced a near-future wave of tariff increases on a slew of Chinese goods, especially those related to the renewable energy transition.For those aforementioned reasons, alongside a bunch of economic ones, as renewables are cheaper over time than fossil fuels, it's expected by essentially everyone that the planet will largely shift to renewable energy sources this century, with many governments hoping to make the transition entirely or almost entirely by 2050, with some nations that are moving more slowly, because of issues related to existing infrastructure, population, or poverty, arriving sometime in the 2070s or 2080s.Thus, whomever owns the industries that will be relevant in that future—electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, wind turbines, and so on—they will be something like the new oil giants of the latter-half of the century, and beyond, massively enriched because they're the ones that allow everyone to generate energy in this new reality.Making those sorts of investments now, then, in terms of manufacturing capacity, but also the knowledge and trade secrets and brands and supply chains that get those products to the world, may yield incredible dividends for those willing to make them.And at the moment, as of mid-2024, China is by far the king of the hill when it comes to pretty much every component of this transition, dominating the world's output of solar panels, EVs, wind turbine blades, batteries, and rare earth metals that are currently fundamental to the making of basically all of those things, while also owning some of the most valuable intellectual property, developing some of the most vital innovations, and controlling the most active, resilient, and competitive supply chains that make them available, globally.The push by the Chinese government to own these spaces began in earnest in 2009, when it started providing subsidies to companies that were willing to invest in and start producing electric vehicles and accompanying technologies, and that successful effort has allowed the country to leapfrog other countries, like the US, which by some measures had a leading advantage up till that point because of other capacities and investments, and which has long served as the home bases of traditional car companies, and exciting new brands like Tesla and other startups that were beginning to gobble up global market share.The Chinese government poured tens of billions of dollars into tax breaks and subsidies, though, and that helped stoke a highly competitive market that's led to the development of ultra-cheap electric vehicles, which are now outselling rivals in almost every market they've entered.This effect is perhaps even more pronounced when we look at solar panels and batteries.Chinese exports of these goods have easily outpaced and outcompeted rival producers overseas, and that's, combined with demand on the local, Chinese market, has pulled the price of solar panels from about $126 per watt in 1975 all the way down to about 26 cents per watt in 2022.Over that period, these panels have become more efficient and effective, more resilient, and more useful—reshapable to fit more use-cases.And the concomitant drop in lithium-ion battery prices, down about 97% since 1991 due to similar economic variables, has made solar even more useful and in demand, as solar setups are usually, these days, connected to battery backup systems that allow the panels to capture sunlight during the day and to stockpile that energy for later, when the sun isn't shining, ameliorating one of the biggest and most common concerns about solar power at the individual home scale, but also at the utility, city-sized scale; that it's an intermittent source. Attaching a battery, though, makes it a consistent source of power, that's also incredibly, and increasingly, inexpensive compared to other options offering similar levels of power.That's been a major contributor to the expansion of solar installations, and recent innovations in the development of alternative, non-lithium-based batteries could do the same, as some novel battery types, like sodium-ion batteries, use a similar setup as their lithium counterparts, but without the issues associated with mining lithium, and with a better power-to-weight ratio, much lower fire risk, and lower theoretical expense, and flow batteries, made from iron, salt, and water, which are a lot worse than lithium ion batteries in essentially every practical regard, are just silly cheap and incredibly resilient, and thus could be built and deployed essentially everywhere—into the walls of homes and other buildings, into driveways and roads, everywhere—providing widespread, low-grade energy backup to whole cities at a very low cost.So all of these products are already in high demand, and that demand is just expected to grow as these things continue to get better and cheaper.China owns the majority of the best companies in these spaces, and makes the best, cheapest versions of these products.Biden's recently announced tariff increases are an example of what're called protectionist monetary policy, the idea being to make competing products from elsewhere, like China, more expensive, by requiring folks pay another 25-100% of the product's price in tariffs, which in practice can double the price of these goods, which in turn makes locally produced goods, or those produced in allied countries, like in Europe, more competitive, despite not actually being competitive 1-on-1, without these policies in place.The argument for this type of policy is that while on some level it could be beneficial to have these high quality, cheap Chinese solar panels and batteries flooding into the US market in the short-term, as it would help companies shift to clean energy sources faster than would otherwise be possible, in the long-term it would allow China to own those spaces, killing off all US-based competition in these industries, which would make the US economy, and by association all US businesses and people, and the US government, reliant on China, and a constant flow of such goods.That would mean China would have a permanent whammy on the US because if they ever wanted to invade Taiwan, for instance, and keep the US off their back, they could just say, hey, let us do what we want to do, or we'll stop sending you solar panels and batteries, and we'll stop providing support for the ones you already have, which would devastate the US, because that would be equivalent to what happened when OPEC stopped exporting oil to the US in the 1970s—it was brutal, and we've only become more reliant on cheap, abundant energy in the decades since.And that's on top of concerns that China, if it owned all the infrastructure related to these technologies top to bottom, which they kind of do, they would also conceivably have all sorts of potential backdoors into the US electrical grid, giving them the ability to shut things down or cause other sorts of havoc in the event of a conflict.So while these are kind of just theoretical concerns at the moment, the risks associated of becoming reliant on one country, and one run by an authoritarian government that isn't the biggest fan of the US and its allies, controlling all aspects of a nations energy capacity in that way are substantial enough that the US government seems to think it's worth taking a hit in the short-term to avoid that potential future.This situation in which short-term loss is necessary to avoid long-term energy dominance by China is arguably a problem of the US and other wealthy governments' own making, as again, China started wholeheartedly investing in these technologies back in 2009, and the US and Europe and other entities that are trying to play catch up, now, didn't make the same bet at the same scale, and that's a big part of why they're so far behind, scrambling to figure out how to catch up, and how to avoid having all their own solar and battery and EV companies killed off in the meantime.Some of these governments are doing what they can, now, to pick up the pace, Biden's Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Act, for instance, shoring up these sorts of businesses and seeding potential next-step technologies—but again, these and similar efforts are more than a decade behind the same in China, and the Chinese government often entangles itself more directly with Chinese businesses than Western governments are conformable attempting with their own versions of the same, so Chinese businesses have that additional entanglemented-related leg-up, as well.There's an argument to be made, then, that while these tariffs—in the US and otherwise—are almost certainly at least a little bit performative, for political purposes, and at least a little bit reactive, in the sense that they attempt to reframe Chinese superiority within these spaces as unfair, rather than the winnings associated with making different, and ultimately better bets than other governments back in the day, there's an argument to be made that this is one of the only ways to prevent Chinese companies from killing off all their foreign competition, locking themselves in as the makers of solar panels and wind turbines and battery backup systems and electric vehicles, and more or less owning that component of the future, which—because of how fundamental electricity is already, and how much more fundamental it's becoming as more nations segue away from fossil fuels as primary energy sources—means they have a slew of adjacent industries in an economic headlock, as well. Arguably the whole of every economy on the planet.Attempts to label one side good and pure and the other a malicious economic actor may be just set dressing, then, and the real story is how one side managed to lock-in a true advantage for themselves, while their competitors are scrambling at the 11th hour to figure out a way to dilute that advantage, and maybe grab something of the same for themselves.Biden's attempt, here, and similar policies elsewhere—especially Europe, but we're seeing some protectionist ideas flutter to the surface in other nations, as well, most of them aimed specifically at China—is meant to give competitors time to catch up. And many of them use a stick approach, increasing the price of these goods on foreign markets, while others are carrots, offering subsidies for locally made panels and EVs, for instance, but only if their key components are made in friendly countries; so Chinese-made vehicles don't benefit from those subsidies, but those manufactured elsewhere often do.Some businesses in tariffed areas are bypassing, or attempting to bypass these concerns by making licensing deals with, for instance, Chinese battery giant CATL, which makes the world's best and cheapest batteries, and which US-based Ford and Tesla have been dealing with in ways that they all claim still work, legally, under the new policy system.Other countries, like Brazil and Chile in South America, and Hungary and Germany in Europe, have been making deals to attract Chinese foreign direct investment within their borders, basically having Chinese companies build offshoots in their territory so they can benefit from the additional job creation and local know-how, and in both cases the idea is to dodge these policies, still benefitting from relationships with Chinese companies but in ways that allow them to avoid the worst of those sticks, even if they don't always benefit from the carrots.China, for its part, has been investing in reinforcing its global supply chains against these sorts of tariffs for years, especially following former US President Trump's decision to begin disentangling the US and China when he was in office, which caught a lot of businesses and governments off guard at the time.In the years since, Chinese officials have been moving things around so that many of their supply chains end in third countries before headed to US and European markets, giving them backdoor access to those markets without suffering the full impact of those amplified tariffs.This is just a riff on an existing strategy, as China did the same with their solar panels back in the industry's relatively early days of the 2010s, rerouting their panels through Southeast Asian countries like Vietnam and Cambodia to avoid tariffs, which is part of why something like 80% of the US's solar panels still come from these countries, today: they're Chinese panels, in most of the ways that matter, but those buying and selling them can claim otherwise for tariff purposes.Now, China is developing the capacity to build their EVs in Mexico, before then shipping them to tariff-defended countries around the world, including the US to the north, and Chinese-mined and refined rare earths, which are necessary components for batteries and other such technologies, are being mined in and diverted through a variety of different countries, their origins visible but still obfuscated for legal, tariff-related purposes.The US and its allies are beginning to insist that other trade partners implement similar tariffs against China when it comes to these sorts of products, but results have been hit and miss on that front so far, and it could be that, even though this sort of trade war stance has been ongoing for nearly a decade at this point, policies related to these increasingly vital goods will be what finally fractures the global economy into rival collections of supply chains and viable markets, smaller countries forced to choose between dealing with the US and other Western nations on one hand, and China and its allies on the other.Of course, again, intensifying weather events and the changing climate is stressing a lot of infrastructure and causing a lot of damage, globally, which is making the shift to renewables an increasingly pressing need.At some point that need could strain or break existing relationships, depending on who ends up wielding the most leverage in this regard, and that in turn could contribute to the ongoing and substantial realignment we're seeing in the global world order that has determined how things work, economically and legally and militarily, for the better part of the past 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Have you ever watched Planet Earth and wondered how they get that amazing footage of elusive and wild animals? Get ready to learn about that and much more.Wildlife photographer Jake Davis shares his incredible journey from a 10-year-old with a disposable camera to capturing stunning footage for Planet Earth. Jake dives into the challenges and triumphs of filming elusive snow leopards in the Gobi Desert, including the technical intricacies of setting up camera traps. He also recounts dramatic encounters with Alaskan brown bears and the unique experience of placing a GoPro in a wolf den. Throughout, Jake emphasizes the importance of persistence, deep observation, the need to thoroughly understand wildlife behavior, and he even shares his connection between nature and mental health.You can find Jake on instagram @revealedinnature, or on his website jakedavis.tv.FULL SHOW NOTESLINKSFind Jake on instagram revealedinnature, or on his website jakedavis.tv.America's National Parks on Disney PlusCognisys (camera traps)Planet Earth 1Planet Earth 3Voyageurs Wolf ProjectSupport Us On Patreon!Buy our Merch!Music: Spellbound by Brian Holtz MusicLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseArtist site: https://brianholtzmusic.com Discover the Jumpstart Nature Podcast - entertaining and immersive, it's the nature fix we all need.Check past Nature's Archive episodes for amazing guests like Doug Tallamy, Elaine Ingham, and Gabe Brown, covering topics from bird migration to fungi to frogs and bats!

If you're looking to get your creep on, you've come to the right place: the eighteenth installment of Do Be A Monster. We'll be setting sail for the Orkney Islands in today's episode and you may want to watch what you eat, because if you catch sight of the Nuckelavee, you're probably going to upchuck. We suggest a nice hot plate of haggis, neeps, and tatties (and be sure to stay close to fresh water). Later, we'll be heating things up with the charming Mongolian Death Worm who has been known to slither around the Gobi Desert. Hold onto your butt if you've got a desert cruise planned for the summer! Get them ears pointy, them fangs sharpened up, those eyes yellow and glowing, and throw in your headphones; it's monster huntin' time.

Cultural historian and best-selling British author Kassia St. Clair ("The Secret Lives of Color"; "The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History")  joins the podcast for a look back at the fascinating, improbable and culturally paradigm-shifting 1907 Peking-to-Paris Motor Challenge - as featured in her new book "The Race to the Future: 8,000 Miles to Paris - The Adventure That Accelerated the Twentieth Century":   From the "Race to the Future" dust jacket:   "The rise of the automobile as told through its Rubicon moment―a sensational, high-risk race across two continents on the verge of revolution. "The racers―an Italian prince and his chauffeur, a French racing driver, a con man, and several rival journalists―battle over steep inclines, through narrow mountain passages, and across the arid Gobi Desert. Competitors endure torrential rain and choking dust. There are barely any roads, and petrol is almost impossible to find. A global audience of millions follows each twist and turn, devouring reports telegraphed from the course. "More than its many adventures, the Peking-to-Paris Motor Challenge took place on the precipice of a new world. As the twentieth century dawned, imperial regimes in China and Russia were crumbling, paving the way for the rise of communist ones. The electric telegraph was rapidly transforming modern communication, and with it, the news media, commerce, and politics. Suspended between the old and the new, the Peking-to-Paris, as best-selling historian Kassia St. Clair writes, became a critical tipping point. "A gripping, immersive narrative of the race, The Race to the Future sets the drivers' derring-do (and occasional cheating) against the backdrop of a larger geopolitical and technological race to the future. Interweaving events from the fall of the Qing dynasty to the departure of the horse economy and the rise of gendered marketing, St. Clair shows how the Peking-to-Paris provided an impetus for profound social, cultural, and industrial change, while masterfully capturing the mounting tensions between nations and empires―all building up to the cataclysmic event that changed everything: the First World War."   + + +   SUPPORT THE SHOW: Show Merch:  http://tee.pub/lic/RdiDZzQeHSY Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable   SPONSOR THANKS: Old School Shirts.com (promo code: GOODSEATS) https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Royal Retros (promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2   BUY/READ EARLY & OFTEN: The Race to the Future: 8,000 Miles to Paris - The Adventure That Accelerated the Twentieth Century (2024): https://amzn.to/3VoxYB7   FIND & FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

We're excited to bring you the second half of the incredible tale of Slavomir Rawicz. When we last left off, Slavomir and his fellow escapees had just reached the formidable Gobi Desert. If you missed the first portion of this journey, I would encourage you to listen to the last episode. Stay tuned as we continue this gripping journey of survival against all odds. If you wish to reach us and suggest episode topics or stories, or if you would like to tell your own story, reach us at our email; thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Thank you so much for listening!

Koleken lived with Carnotaurus, but as far as we know it didn't have horns. Plus a new Masiakasaurus relative Kiyacursor and a new titanosaur named Tiamat which may have had osteoderms.For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Mahakala, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Mahakala-Episode-496/Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdino for dinosaur requests, bonus content, ad-free episodes, and more.Dinosaur of the day Mahakala, a small halszkaraptorine dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in the Late Cretaceous in what is now Mongolia's Gobi Desert.In dinosaur news this week:A new close relative of Carnotaurus, named Koleken, was just describedThere's a new noasaurid theropod, Kiyacursor longipesThere's a new titanosaur, Tiamat valdecii This episode is brought to you by Rosetta Stone - The all-in-one language app. With Rosetta Stone, you'll have everything you need to learn a language and use it in the real world. They offer immersive lessons, writing prompts, and engaging activities to prepare you for real life conversations. You can pick and choose the lessons that work best for you and create a personalized experience that is both fun and engaging. Get ready for life's adventures with over 50% off for I Know Dino listeners at RosettaStone.com/dinoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1907, one Paris newspaper challenged drivers and automakers to a seemingly impossible challenge: Be the first car to race from Peking, China to Paris, France. Five different teams took on the 8,000-mile adventure across brutal terrain, including the Gobi Desert and the Ural Mountains. This week on DPTJ, we're delving into the scandals, lies, cheats, and near-death experiences that comprised this race — and we're also talking to Kassia St. Clair, author of "The Race to the Future: 8,000 Miles to Paris - The Adventure That Accelerated the Twentieth Century," a new book that demolishes the Peking-to-Paris myths of the past! To find out more about Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys:  https://linktr.ee/deadlypassionsterriblejoys  Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deadlypassionsterriblejoys Please give DPTJ's new sponsor, Homefield Apparel, a warm welcome by subscribing for updates and checking out all FOUR new motorsport-themed clothing launches this year. Don't forget to use code DPTJ15 for 15% off your first order! https://www.homefieldapparel.com/ Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on Instagram: @elizablackstock Follow Elizabeth Blackstock on Twitter/X: @eliz_blackstock Follow DPTJ on Instagram: @deadlypassionsterriblejoys Follow DPTJ on Twitter/X: @terriblejoy_pod Order Racing with Rich Energy: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/racing-with-rich-energy/  Follow Grand Prix Gastronomy: https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/  Grab some merch on Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/eablackstock/shop?asc=u  Episode Bibliography: The Race to the Future: 8,000 Miles to Paris - The Adventure That Accelerated the Twentieth Century by Kassia St. Clair https://www.amazon.com/Race-Future-Paris_The-Adventure-Accelerated/dp/1324094915  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-blackstock/support

Thanks to Will and Måns for their suggestions this week! Let's learn about some mystery bovids, or cows and cow relations! Further reading: A Book of Creatures: Songòmby Kouprey: The Ultimate Mystery Mammal A musk ox (top) and a wild yak (bottom): A young kouprey bull from the 1930s: Sculpture of two grown kouprey bulls [photo by Christian Pirkl - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=73848355]: A banteng bull (with a cow behind him) [photo taken from this site]: A qilin/kilin/kirin looking backwards: The "purple" calf: The Milka purple cow: Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. This week we're going to learn about some mystery bovids, or cow relations, suggested by Will and Måns, whose name I am probably mispronouncing. We'll start with a mystery about the musk ox, which is not otherwise a mysterious animal. Måns emailed about reading a children's book about animals that had a picture of a musk ox in the part about the Gobi Desert. The problem is, the musk ox is native to the Arctic and was once found throughout Greenland, northern Canada, Alaska, and Siberia. So the question is, was the book wrong or are there really musk oxen in the Gobi Desert? We'll start by learning about the musk ox and the Gobi Desert. The musk ox can stand up to 5 feet tall at the shoulder, or 1.5 meters. It has thick, dense, shaggy fur all over, a tiny tail only about four inches long, or 10 cm, and horns that curve down close to the sides of its head and then curve up again at the ends. The musk ox is well adapted to the cold, which isn't a surprise since it evolved during the ice ages. Its ancestors lived alongside mammoths, woolly rhinos, and other Pleistocene megafauna. Like many cold-adapted animals, its fur consists of a thick undercoat that keeps it warm, and a much longer layer of fur that protects the softer undercoat. The undercoat is so soft and so good at keeping the animal warm in bitterly cold temperatures that people will sometimes keep musk oxen in order to gather the undercoat in spring when it starts to shed, to use for making clothing and blankets. But it's definitely not a domesticated animal. It can be aggressive and extremely dangerous. A warm coat isn't the musk ox's only cold adaptation. The hemoglobin in its blood is able to function well even when it's cold, which isn't the case for most mammals. It lives in small herds that gather close together in really cold weather to share body heat, and if a predator threatens the herd, the adults will form a ring around the calves, their heads facing outward. Since a musk ox is huge, heavy, and can run surprisingly fast, plus it has horns, if a wolf or other predator is butted by a musk ox it might end up fatally injured. The main predator of the musk ox is the human, who hunted it almost to extinction by the early 20th century. It was completely extirpated in Alaska but was reintroduced there and in parts of Canada in the late 20th century. Similarly, it was reintroduced to parts of Siberia and even parts of northern Europe, although not all the European introductions were successful. So what about the Gobi Desert? It's nowhere near the Arctic. Not all deserts are hot. A desert just has limited rainfall, and the Gobi is a cold desert. Parts of the Gobi are grasslands and parts are sandy or rocky, and it covers a huge expanse of land in central Asia, mainly divided between northern China and southern Mongolia. Some parts of it do get limited rainfall in the summer and limited snowfall and frost in the winter, but for the most part it's dry and therefore has limited vegetation for animals to eat. Animals do live in the Gobi, though. The wild Bactrian camel, which has two humps, is found nowhere else in the world and is critically endangered. The Mongolian wild ass lives in parts of the Gobi, as do several species of antelope and gazelle,

On this episode of The Forward, Lance is joined by Ken Rideout, host of The Fight with Teddy Atlas Podcast and an avid runner, speaker, and investor. They discuss how Ken became one of the World's top over-50 runners, his journey overcoming addiction, Jake Paul's impact on the sport of boxing, and Ken's recent victory in the Gobi March; a 155-mile, self-supported, 6 days stage race across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. Eight Sleep: Go to eightsleep.com/themove and save $150 on the Pod Cover. Ketone-IQ: Save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at hvmn.com/THEMOVE True Classic: Get 25% Off at trueclassic.com/themove with code THEMOVE.

Today we sat down with Ken and Shelby Rideout for an awesome conversation that left us feeling really motivated! Ken speaks on his struggle with addiction and athletics. Ken is an incredible athlete who didn't start taking running seriously until his 40's but has won countless marathons and recently took first place at the Gobi March- a 155-mile, self-supported, 6-day race across the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. His wife, Shelby, is not only supportive of Ken's athletic endeavors but she herself is inspiring and is a former ASL interpreter and now runs her own children's learning program. We hope you feel motivated to go out and do something awesome after listening to this episode because we sure did :) To Learn more about Ken Rideout: https://thekenrideout.com/ To Learn more about Shelby's company, Bright Signs Learning: https://www.instagram.com/brightsignsabc/ Follow Shawn's Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Shawn's Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew's Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew's Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast Love you guys! Shawn and Andrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices