The frantic rush to save 100s trapped in tunnels in Nepal
Summary
This episode covers the desperate rescue of hundreds of workers trapped in Nepalese hydropower tunnels after devastating floods. It also celebrates the launch of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, which aims to discover new exoplanets. Lighter stories include the winner of Colorado’s inaugural Fat Marmot Week and a study linking heavy metal music to increased pain tolerance. Finally, Iceland votes against restarting EU accession talks, and a dramatic nighttime mountain rescue is recounted.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Uncover podcast and featured stories
Headlines: Nepal rescue, Iceland EU vote, and NASA launch
Rescue efforts for workers trapped in Nepal hydropower tunnels
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope launch and exoplanet research
Fat Marmot Week winner and fundraising for Rocky Mountain Lab
Study on heavy metal music boosting pain tolerance
Iceland votes no on restarting EU membership talks
Protests over parole decision in Barbara Kentner murder case
Nighttime rescue of hiker stranded on Sierra Nevada ledge
Anonymous liver donor reconnects with recipient's family
Man sentenced for fake ancient amphitheater scam
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