Best Wake The Elephant Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 106 How Societal Gaslighting, Love Bombing, and Manipulation Became Cultural Norms 53:56

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Ep. 106 How Societal Gaslighting, Love Bombing, and Manipulation Became Cultural Norms The same manipulation tactics narcissists use in relationships operate at every level of society. In this episode, we explore how gaslighting, love bombing, scarcity tactics, and manufactured dependency show up in marketing, politics, institutions, and the system…

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Are zebras black with white stripes? 17:02

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Are any people particularly susceptible to alopecia-linked hair loss? Also, what causes eczema and why does it keep recurring, why are the progeny of different species infertile, why does hair go grey but not always symmetrically, and Is asthma a risk factor for bronchitis? Plus, are zebras actually black with white stripes, or white with black str…

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Ep. 105 Weaponized Empathy: 7 Shocking Ways Narcissistic Abusers Target Compassionate Women 24:01

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Discover why your greatest strength became your biggest vulnerability in that toxic relationship. If you've ever wondered why YOU were targeted by a narcissist, this episode reveals the uncomfortable truth: abusers specifically hunt for empathetic, compassionate women. Your kindness wasn't a weakness—it was their weapon. In this eye-opening episode…

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Will we find a cure for diabetes? 21:13

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In Ask! the Naked Scientists, Dr Chris Smith answers listeners' medical questions. This time, what causes a black eye? How can we alleviate the pain from a trapped nerve? How can you best stop severe bleeding? Why is sickle cell anaemia more common in Africa? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Bounce With Me Bounce With Me 48:13

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I Love Prisoners 41:20

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Wake Up The Wonder 41:34

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Hell No 36:01

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Pictures of Grace 38:29

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It's time to move our families FORWARD, together. In this new season, Pastor Zak White will encourage us to build habits that will face us forward and move us forward in all areas of life. Come see what wisdom God's Word gives our families for these modern times.By Pastor Jason Warman

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Ep. 104 Triangulation: The Invisible People Ruining Your Relationship (And How to Spot Them) 23:50

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Triangulation is one of the most disorienting tactics in toxic and narcissistic dynamics. It turns simple conversations into three-way dramas, pulls “invisible people” into your relationship, and leaves you defending yourself against stories you never heard. This episode breaks down how triangulation actually works, why manipulators rely on it, and…

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Is an elephant really related to a hyrax? 21:55

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Is an elephant really a close relative of a hyrax? What are blood groups? Is there really such a thing as a selfish gene? How did males and females evolve? What makes us feel sleepy? And how can chickenpox be lethal? Join Dr Chris and Clarence Ford as we ask the Naked Scientist! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Are some people missing an arm muscle? 25:29

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Are some people missing arm muscles? Are there other muscles that we're losing? Can bats and moles actually see? Can the side effects of prostate surgery be reversed? Is there a cure for Dupuytren's contracture? Do we know what long COVID is? What are bluebottle jellies? Can we protect our food from microplastics? Should you get a rabies check afte…

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Are satellites safe from terrorist attacks? 21:33

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What happens to helium balloons that float away? Are satellites safe from terrorist attacks? Why does the truth hurt? Why does some poo float after flushing? Are there any treatments for tinnitus? Do headphones contribute to tinnitus? What are restless legs? What is the best way to regulate cortisol levels? Why does the body wake us up to wee? Dr C…

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For a short time, I forgot who I was. What happened? 22:47

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Why does La Nina cause more rainfall in South Africa? How can we keep our skin moist without buying products? Is it possible to be averse to iron in your diet? What causes hot flushes during the menopause? What could cause a potential iron taste in my mouth? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Are women really more nurturing? 20:34

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It's another jam-packed episode of Ask the Naked Scientist, illuminating listener questions - in all their usual, rich variety - with fascinating scientific explanations. What do we know about the latest interstellar objects to pass through our Solar System? Is having a great memory all upside? Why does eating pineapple hurt the inside of your mout…

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How is it possible to have 2 different eye colours? 22:00

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In this episode of Ask the Naked Scientist: is it possible to teleport atoms? Does garlic repel mosquitoes? What is vaginal thrush? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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Can spicy food make your ear itch? 19:49

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In today's episode of Ask! Dr Chris answers: why do some people attract more mosquitoes than others? Is there a link between sweating and sour tastes? What causes nasal polyps to form in the nose? Is Covid still around? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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Why do my wife's eyes light up when she sees me? 21:10

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In this episode of Ask, if the universe is expanding, what's it expanding into? What's the relationship between descended testes and the chance of having children? Why does more urine come out when I stand rather than sit on the loo? How do surgeons join the cut ends of a colon together? At what age is it suitable to start taking creatine supplemen…

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Why do we dislike the sound of our own voices? 22:38

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On Ask! the Naked Scientist this week: What led to the 'leopard spots' found on Mars? What is the purpose of finger and toe nails? How do bone conduction headphones work? Why do non-magnetic metals sometimes interact with magnetic objects? What role did our teeth play in our evolution? What's the cause of my unintended weight loss? Could astronauts…

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Ep. 103 The Awakening: How Narcissistic Abuse Patterns Are Embedded in Every System Women Face 42:02

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You thought it was just your toxic partner. You finally learned to recognize the gaslighting, the financial control, the manipulation that nearly destroyed your sanity. But then you started noticing something terrifying: the exact same tactics showing up everywhere else in your life. In this groundbreaking episode, we explore the shocking truth tha…

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How can you control your phobias? 13:53

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Is it dangerous to have floaters in your eye? Can you power a lamp with your mouth? Are nations in the global north more innovative than nations in the global south? How can you control your phobias? How do leap years come about? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked …

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Ep. 102 Emotionally Absent: When Patriarchy Teaches Men to Disconnect 15:39

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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! Have you spent years feeling unseen in your relationship, wondering why someone who says they love you can’t seem to connect with you emotionally? In this episode, we explore the hidden emotional architecture behind that disconnect — specifically, how alexithymia and cultural conditioning through patriarch…

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Why does sex make you sleepy? 21:59

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Is the flipping of Earth's magnetic field a concern? Why might half-filled ice cube trays freeze faster? Why does sex make you sleepy? Why might you get an 'electric shock' from moving your head? Is nicotine addictive? Why does scratching an itch feel so good? Why do we have different blood groups? What are statins? Could we ever see the dark side …

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Ep. 101 Validation Withholding: The Hidden Psychological Abuse Destroying Women's Reality 37:15

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Are you constantly questioning your own reality? Do you find yourself apologizing for having feelings or wondering if you're "too sensitive"? You might be experiencing validation withholding - a psychological manipulation tactic that's more common and devastating than most people realize. In this comprehensive episode, we expose the hidden patterns…

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Are there fragments of insects in chocolate? 21:30

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Dr Chris answers listener questions including: do men and women have an equal chance of getting sports injuries? What health benefits can a sugar free diet bring? Why does my sock shift around my foot at night? How should we navigate testosterone levels in women's sport? How can we treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? Is 'biowater' a marketing gimmic…

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Ep. 100 Covert Sabotage: How to Recognize Hidden Psychological Warfare in Relationships 33:18

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Discover the hidden world of covert sabotage - a calculated form of psychological manipulation that targets your success while maintaining complete deniability. This episode reveals the sophisticated tactics used to undermine ambitious individuals, particularly successful women, and how to recognize patterns designed to be invisible. What You'll Le…

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Why is it so important to finish a course of antibiotics? 21:55

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Dr Chris is back to answer listener questions. Why do cat's eyes reflect bright colours? What are the short, high pitched ringing noises that can sometimes be heard? What causes Bell's palsy? Will botox help keep my eyelid up? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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Ep. 99 Loyalty Over Love: The Quiet Code That Shapes Male Relationships 20:34

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ What if a man’s strongest allegiance isn’t to the relationship, but to the silent, unspoken loyalty he holds with other men? In this eye-opening episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, Lynn exposes the invisible code that governs male loyalty — and the ways i…

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Ep. 98 Alexithymia and Patriarchy: When Men Can’t Name Their Feelings, Everyone Pays the Price 4:55

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Listen to the Full Podcast on our Supercast Private Feed https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ If you’ve ever loved someone who couldn’t name their own feelings — and spent years trying to fill in the blanks — this episode is for you. Today, we explore alexithymia: the quiet condition that leaves people emotionally mute, and often leaves…

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Do animals feel fear? 17:30

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Do animals feel fear the same way that we do? Do diet supplements boost your immune systems? Can using phones and headphones change the shape of your body? Why don't birds get electrocuted on pylons? Is the northern hemisphere more 'innovative' than the south? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please h…

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Ep. 97 The Purpose of the Patriarchy: Controlling Women’s Bodies, Choices and Sexuality 27:52

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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! Most people think the patriarchy is about power, dominance, or resource management. But what if the real goal has always been much more specific? What if every institution - marriage, religion, law, medicine, and cultural "morals" - has been designed to give men unrestricted access to women's bodies and se…

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Will our universe keep on growing? 21:55

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Dr Chris takes on more listener questions. Including: is Chinese medicine separate from Western medicine? Why do we sometimes cry in response to feelings of sadness and joy? Why do I have a blotch in my vision after looking directly at a light source? Why do kids cry when they get injured, but adults less so? What happens if I scratch a mosquito bi…

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Why do adults take longer to wake up than babies? 18:31

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The questions keep coming for Dr Chris. This week they include: have scientists got their hands on the oldest ice ever studied? Does putting the air conditioning on too high or low make you ill? What factors contribute to chronic mental illness? How do you reduce puffiness under the eyes? Can cold weather make healed operation sites sore again? Lik…

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Ep. 96 Why True Partnership Requires Destroying Patriarchy, Not Just Criticizing Men 36:53

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Join our Exclusive Community on Supercast! The Hidden Connection Between Narcissistic Abuse and Patriarchy: A Groundbreaking Episode Have you ever wondered why toxic relationship patterns keep repeating, no matter how hard you try to "fix" things? What if I told you the problem isn't you, your partner, or even individual men – but an invisible syst…

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Ep. 95 Hidden Rage Women Were Never Allowed to Express 13:31

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ In 1998, Alanis Morissette released "Sympathetic Character" - a raw, unflinching song that exposed truths most women knew but were never allowed to say out loud. Twenty-six years later, her words hit harder than ever: "I have as much rage as you have... and I've kept min…

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Why do medicines get discontinued? 19:20

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In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris is asked: what is ivermectin? Are sodium ion batteries a rival to lithium? Is the Earth spinning slightly faster? Why do we warn against using phones around petrol stations? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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Ep. 94 When Care Becomes Control: Recognizing Unhealthy Patterns in Loving Relationships 24:26

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ Ever been in a relationship where someone takes care of everything for you, but something feels... off? You can't quite put your finger on it, but you feel smaller, more dependent, less like yourself. In this eye-opening episode, we explore the hidden mechanics of how ge…

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Is leukaemia genetic? 21:21

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Do we have another comet visiting from outside the solar system? What is Oumuamua? Is the Ring of Fire amping up in activity? Is leukaemia genetic? Does exposure to certain chemicals increase your risk of cancer? Why are early health screenings so important? How do you measure the risk of certain health treatments? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford …

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Ep. 93 Was Emotional and Financial Illiteracy the Patriarchy’s Perfect Trap? 16:37

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ Have you ever felt like the system was rigged against you—like no matter how hard you tried, something invisible kept you stuck? In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, we unpack how patriarchy created a devastating two-part trap: emotional illiteracy…

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Ep. 92 Why Patriarchy Indirectly Teaches Silence, Isolation and Your Compliance 16:50

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ What if the rules you’ve been living by were never truly yours? What if they were designed to keep you silent, compliant, and doubting your own worth? In this powerful episode of the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, Lynn unpacks how patriarchal scripts condition us t…

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Ep. 91 Why So Many Women Are Emotionally Drained by “Good Men” 10:15

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ You thought it was just about him. His pullbacks. His silence. The way your needs felt like pressure and your presence felt like too much. But deep down, you knew it wasn’t personal. It was patterned. In this powerful episode, we expose the quiet architecture of patriarc…

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Why does cold water take your breath away? 18:13

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Why does cold water take your breath away? And why is it cold when you leave the cold water? What smells does an ant produce? Is there a psychological aspect to cramp? Are there any new asthma treatments in the pipeline? Are people getting vaccinated against cancer? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please …

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Ep. 90 The Real Reason Some Men Resist Independent Women 15:47

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ The Real Reason Some Men Resist Independent Women Uncovering the Roots of Resistance Why does a woman’s financial freedom still trigger discomfort in some men? In this episode, Lynn digs beneath surface-level stereotypes to expose the cultural machinery that equates “bei…

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Why can't you tickle yourself? 21:26

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Dr Chris answers listener questions including: what is the Higgs boson? How should I change my lifestyle to prevent diabetes? Why can you pass on yawns? Why does nerve pain/sciatica get worse when we're tired? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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Naked Scientists SOS 3:30

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Cambridge University have informed us that, for cost cutting reasons, they intend to make Dr Chris Smith redundant. Naturally, this jeopardises the Naked Scientists programme, which is produced under his role. He will also lose his medical job. We regard this as a terrible decision and we intend to protest. Please listen to this short podcast to he…

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Why does bleach claim to kill 99.9% of bacteria? 22:05

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Chris Smith answers listener science questions. They include, is it worth getting the flu vaccine? Is COVID still around? Is it possible to manufacture a car that runs on air? Why does the hair on our head keep growing, but not on our arms and legs? Is it good to finish a shower with a cold burst? Why are marathon runners thin? Like this podcast? P…

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Ep. 89 The Silent Brotherhood: What Women Don’t Know About Male Loyalty And Why It Matters 3:19

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ 🎧 This is an exclusive episode. To hear the full episode, click the link in the description or go to waketheelephant.gumroad.com/l/hiddenloyalty What happens when a man’s deepest loyalty isn’t to you, but to his male peers? In this powerful episode of the Narcissistic Ab…

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Ep. 88 7 Truths About What Would Really Happen If Men Respected Women 10:35

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Join our Exclusive Community: https://narcissisticabuserecovery.supercast.com/ What Would Really Happen If Men Respected Women? What if respect wasn’t something men said—but something they did? What would it look like if women were seen not as helpers, healers, or background support—but as full, complex human beings with their own ambitions, emotio…

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Would a compass work on the Moon? 18:31

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Dr Chris with more answers to listener science questions: why was the discovery of the Higgs boson worthy of a Nobel Prize? Are birth rates falling around the world? How do we prevent HPV? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith