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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 02:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>How does the Moon affect the tides?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How does the Moon affect the tides?</itunes:title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why do eyebrows grow so slowly?</itunes:title>
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		<title>What is love?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is the science behind love? What scares a honey badger? Are there mammals that feel no fear? How do car pistons move so smoothly even at high speeds? Should humans eat meat? Why do people with bone marrow cancer often show no symptoms? Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja answer the questions. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What is love?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>What is the life of an electric vehicle battery?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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						<itunes:title>What is the life of an electric vehicle battery?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>21:37</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How good are electric vehicle batteries? Why are EV fires so dangerous? What is acute flaccid myelitis? Why do people feel anxiety in different parts of their bodies? Why does our sight help with our balance? Are sons ever taller than their mums? Do flashing lights cause headaches? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What's the science behind itching and scratching?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What's the science behind itching and scratching?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Why a helium balloon flies backwards when you hit the brakes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How can algae microbots deliver drugs for bladder cancer? Why does a helium balloon fly backwards when you hit the brakes in a car? Does the Sun make ash? Will removing your gallbladder affect your cholesterol? Is there a symbiotic relationship between spiders and antelopes? Can cloud seeding affect rainfall? What causes restless legs? Why are global sperm counts dropping? And what holds the universe together? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why a helium balloon flies backwards when you hit the brakes</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:29</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can algae microbots deliver drugs for bladder cancer? Why does a helium balloon fly backwards when you hit the brakes in a car? Does the Sun make ash? Will removing your gallbladder affect your cholesterol? Is there a symbiotic relationship between spiders and antelopes? Can cloud seeding affect rainfall? What causes restless legs? Why are global sperm counts dropping? And what holds the universe together? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why do wombats have cube-shaped poo?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford return to answer your questions. Why do wombats produce cube-shaped droppings? Does sleeping position affect dreams? Can we predict penalty shootout winners? What do penalty statistics show about power vs placement? What are the pros and cons of statins? Is a cloned tree's DNA young or old? Why do golf balls have dimples? Could you outdrive Rory McIlroy on Mars? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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						<itunes:title>Why do wombats have cube-shaped poo?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford return to answer your questions. Why do wombats produce cube-shaped droppings? Does sleeping position affect dreams? Can we predict penalty shootout winners? What do penalty statistics show about power vs placement? What are the pros and cons of statins? Is a cloned tree's DNA young or old? Why do golf balls have dimples? Could you outdrive Rory McIlroy on Mars? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What happens before we have a thought?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is the impact of being a child in a home where a sibling has a chronic medical condition? What happens before we have a thought? How bad are processed foods for us? And how can a woman give birth to twins that have different fathers? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have the answers. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What happens before we have a thought?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>13:51</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Is it safe to eat dropped food?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do our digital lives leave us cognitively exhausted? Should we see a doctor when we are overly tired? How bad are processed foods for us? Is it safe to eat food you have dropped on the floor? Why do certain foods make us feel nauseous? And does laser hair removal work? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have the answers. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is it safe to eat dropped food?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Why did the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turn green?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why did the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turn green?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>22:57</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How do cats sustain a purr-fect purr?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why does our hair stand up when we are scared? Does the animal kingdom experience colour differently? How do cats purr without running out of breath? Can certain types of medication cause tinnitus? What benefits does vaccination afford us? And why do some people struggle to recognise faces? Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How do cats sustain a purr-fect purr?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>23:01</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Are there sounds around us that we can't hear?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What's the impact of sodium on our heart health? Are there sounds around us that we can't hear? Why do teeth have nerves and a blood supply? What controls our emotions? Can other primates and mammals have colourblindness? Why can't certain organs regenerate themselves, whilst others can? Dr Chris Smith and Saskia Falken have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Are there sounds around us that we can't hear?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>21:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What's the impact of sodium on our heart health? Are there sounds around us that we can't hear? Why do teeth have nerves and a blood supply? What controls our emotions? Can other primates and mammals have colourblindness? Why can't certain organs regenerate themselves, whilst others can? Dr Chris Smith and Saskia Falken have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why does a slice of toast land butter side down?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do dolphins and whales yawn? Is yawning contagious in animals? What progress has been made on brain chip implants? What is the difference between kidney thrombosis and renal vein thrombosis? Why does a falling slice of toast land butter side down, and does fall height matter? Is it unsafe to receive the wrong blood type? Why are birds adapted to have birdsong? What keeps all the water up in a cloud? Why can I feel my phone buzz in my pocket when it's actually on the table? And how to improve blood iron levels? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why does a slice of toast land butter side down?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:32</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do dolphins and whales yawn? Is yawning contagious in animals? What progress has been made on brain chip implants? What is the difference between kidney thrombosis and renal vein thrombosis? Why does a falling slice of toast land butter side down, and does fall height matter? Is it unsafe to receive the wrong blood type? Why are birds adapted to have birdsong? What keeps all the water up in a cloud? Why can I feel my phone buzz in my pocket when it's actually on the table? And how to improve blood iron levels? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How does a headache tablet know where it hurts?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does water boiled in a microwave oven taste different from kettle-heated water? How long does it take the body to absorb a drink of water? Does too much water cause a kidney problem? What are essential fatty acids? Why do farts linger longer in the shower? What's better for your body, hot water, cold water, or warm water? How does the body know to swallow a drink and breathe air? How does an aspirin know where it hurts? And how does the anus tell a fart from a shart? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How does a headache tablet know where it hurts?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does water boiled in a microwave oven taste different from kettle-heated water? How long does it take the body to absorb a drink of water? Does too much water cause a kidney problem? What are essential fatty acids? Why do farts linger longer in the shower? What's better for your body, hot water, cold water, or warm water? How does the body know to swallow a drink and breathe air? How does an aspirin know where it hurts? And how does the anus tell a fart from a shart? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why does running water make us want to use the toilet?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why does running water make us want to go to the bathroom? What is IQ, and can you improve it? What is a Pica craving? Why isn't sperm damaged when it's frozen? Is there any evidence that links COVID vaccines to cancer rates? Is there a test to check whether honey is authentic or adulterated? What are hempcrete building materials? Why does it take so long to enrich uranium? What causes shingles? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why does running water make us want to use the toilet?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>22:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why does running water make us want to go to the bathroom? What is IQ, and can you improve it? What is a Pica craving? Why isn't sperm damaged when it's frozen? Is there any evidence that links COVID vaccines to cancer rates? Is there a test to check whether honey is authentic or adulterated? What are hempcrete building materials? Why does it take so long to enrich uranium? What causes shingles? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Should we pay attention to the UFO files?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do the newly released UFO files matter? Why do people tend to live longer in the 21st century? Why do women live longer than men on average? What impact does excess rainfall have? Why might you lose phone signal when you turn on a microwave? Should we open our windows in high winds? Is climate change causing more CO2 to be released from the sea? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Should we pay attention to the UFO files?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>23:14</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do the newly released UFO files matter? Why do people tend to live longer in the 21st century? Why do women live longer than men on average? What impact does excess rainfall have? Why might you lose phone signal when you turn on a microwave? Should we open our windows in high winds? Is climate change causing more CO2 to be released from the sea? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can we travel forward and backwards in time?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is time a physical thing? How do trees know what season it is? What causes different-sized tides? Can cannibalism cause brain disease? Do all watches stop working at the same time? How do we identify different virus cases? How is hantavirus contracted? Can animals contract viruses by sniffing around contaminated material? And do meerkats carry hantavirus? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can we travel forward and backwards in time?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>26:28</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is time a physical thing? How do trees know what season it is? What causes different-sized tides? Can cannibalism cause brain disease? Do all watches stop working at the same time? How do we identify different virus cases? How is hantavirus contracted? Can animals contract viruses by sniffing around contaminated material? And do meerkats carry hantavirus? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How do vultures find their prey?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why are humans so sensitive to the smell of rain? Do statins cause dementia? What is the storage capacity of the human brain? How can I remember all the information I study? Do scientists believe in God? How do vultures find their prey? How can I stop or reverse grey hair? What does a cataract operation involve? What is diastolic blood pressure? Are MRI scans harmful to toddlers? And is Dr Chris worried that AI will replace him?! Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How do vultures find their prey?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>23:35</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why are humans so sensitive to the smell of rain? Do statins cause dementia? What is the storage capacity of the human brain? How can I remember all the information I study? Do scientists believe in God? How do vultures find their prey? How can I stop or reverse grey hair? What does a cataract operation involve? What is diastolic blood pressure? Are MRI scans harmful to toddlers? And is Dr Chris worried that AI will replace him?! Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why don't melting ice cubes make my drink overflow?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How does polio cause disease? Why does ice added to a drink not make the glass overflow when the ice melts? What's the point of the appendix? Is old poison, past its expiry date, still toxic? What techniques built the pyramids? How do we treat hypotension? Why do our brains use a disproportionate amount of energy for their weight? Could a fan push a boat along if the wind dropped? And is a dry eye after a cataract operation normal? Dr Chris and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why don't melting ice cubes make my drink overflow?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>21:38</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How does polio cause disease? Why does ice added to a drink not make the glass overflow when the ice melts? What's the point of the appendix? Is old poison, past its expiry date, still toxic? What techniques built the pyramids? How do we treat hypotension? Why do our brains use a disproportionate amount of energy for their weight? Could a fan push a boat along if the wind dropped? And is a dry eye after a cataract operation normal? Dr Chris and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Do dogs dream?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do dogs dream? Can someone who was born blind dream? Do animals have souls? Do certain eye colours have more advantages than others in terms of sight? What is blind sight? What are growing pains? Is it unhealthy to sleep with closed windows? And what is some advice for sleepwalkers? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Do dogs dream?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>22:00</itunes:duration>
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		<title>What caused the craters on the Moon?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How does the heat shield protect the Artemis II astronauts on their return to Earth? What caused the craters on the Moon? Can the materials in cooking pots cause poisoning? What is seasickness? Can space missions take place during periods of high solar activity? And what propels spacecraft? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What caused the craters on the Moon?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>22:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How does the heat shield protect the Artemis II astronauts on their return to Earth? What caused the craters on the Moon? Can the materials in cooking pots cause poisoning? What is seasickness? Can space missions take place during periods of high solar activity? And what propels spacecraft? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What colour is a mirror?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What colour is a mirror?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Do we all see colours the same way?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On this week's show, why dogs don't live as long as humans. Also, why do we feel cold when our skin is warm to the touch? Do we all see colours the same way? Do animals experience embarrassment? If photons head towards two small slits, do they only pass through one slit or both? Why does the Middle East have an abundance of oil? And why are our taste buds affected when we have a fever? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Do we all see colours the same way?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this week's show, why dogs don't live as long as humans. Also, why do we feel cold when our skin is warm to the touch? Do we all see colours the same way? Do animals experience embarrassment? If photons head towards two small slits, do they only pass through one slit or both? Why does the Middle East have an abundance of oil? And why are our taste buds affected when we have a fever? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can white skin transplanted to a black person change colour?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week Clarence Ford and Dr Chris discuss NASA's DART mission to defect an asteroid, why we can't tickle ourselves, whether lung capacity affects the heart, if white skin transplanted to a black person changes colour, why some people are more ticklish than others, how scientists are able to read ancient DNA codes, why the sea is salty, and what triggers seizures? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Can white skin transplanted to a black person change colour?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Why do we get a falling sensation as we drift off to sleep?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week, Dr Chris Smith and Sara Jayne Makwala King get to the bottom of IBS, why women living together often synchronise menstrual cycles, why we get a sudden falling sensation when dropping off to sleep sometimes, and if Earth suddenly stopped spinning, what would happen first? Also, are the faces that crop up in our dreams real people we've seen before, or has our brain created people that don't actually exist? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why do we get a falling sensation as we drift off to sleep?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Is there an evolutionary advantage of golf?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this week's show, how scientists discover Russia's use of frog neurotoxin epibatidine to kill political opponent Alexei Navalny, why some people are more vulnerable to dental problems, why does a full bladder make me feel sick, how is gum disease linked to heart disease, where do the clouds surrounding Table Mountain go, and what is the evolutionary advantage of golf? Plus, can science and religion co-exist? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Is there an evolutionary advantage of golf?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>19:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this week's show, how scientists discover Russia's use of frog neurotoxin epibatidine to kill political opponent Alexei Navalny, why some people are more vulnerable to dental problems, why does a full bladder make me feel sick, how is gum disease linked to heart disease, where do the clouds surrounding Table Mountain go, and what is the evolutionary advantage of golf? Plus, can science and religion co-exist? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What is foot-and-mouth disease?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What is foot-and-mouth disease?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>24:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[How did life on Earth begin? Why is glass clear when sand is opaque? What is foot-and-mouth disease? Why do some people's accents change when they emigrate? What is trigeminal neuralgia? What is decided before drug trials take place? What's the difference between colloidal silver and quantum silver? Is Lyme disease contagious? And are we gaining or losing mass on planet Earth? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can the brain recover from alcohol misuse?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do animals enjoy views like we do? Why are some elephants born without tusks? Why do some people pass out on roller coasters? Is there a cure for dizziness? Can the brain recover if you stop drinking alcohol? Why is there a difference between the way that dogs and humans metabolise food? Did hallucinogens play a role in human evolution? Is a heart murmur a side effect of an overactive thyroid? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Can the brain recover from alcohol misuse?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>22:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do animals enjoy views like we do? Why are some elephants born without tusks? Why do some people pass out on roller coasters? Is there a cure for dizziness? Can the brain recover if you stop drinking alcohol? Why is there a difference between the way that dogs and humans metabolise food? Did hallucinogens play a role in human evolution? Is a heart murmur a side effect of an overactive thyroid? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What is an induced coma?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is consciousness? What is the Nipah virus? What is an induced coma? Is there an official scale for pain? Can you think yourself better? How can you make plasma? And how do you prevent a dog's pee from turning your lawn brown? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What is an induced coma?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Which part of the brain is responsible for decisions?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why does a glass of water help settle a sore throat? What are the best ways to help heal a slipped disc? Which part of the brain helps us make decisions? What causes stuttering in speech? If a fly is travelling in a fast car, is it travelling at the same speed as the car? And at what age is our brain fully developed? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Which part of the brain is responsible for decisions?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Which part of the brain is responsible for decisions?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Which part of the brain is responsible for decisions?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>21:24</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Which part of the brain is responsible for decisions?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why does a glass of water help settle a sore throat? What are the best ways to help heal a slipped disk? Which part of the brain helps us make decisions? What causes stuttering in speech? If a fly is travelling in a fast car, is it travelling at the same speed as the car? And at what age is our brain fully developed? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Which part of the brain is responsible for decisions?</itunes:title>
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		<title>How do cell phones see the Northern Lights when we can't?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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						<itunes:title>How do cell phones see the Northern Lights when we can't?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Do flames have a shadow?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Should we pull the plug on AI? Is talent inherited? Do other mammals have prostate glands? How closely have we studied the bones of fish? If nothing sticks to Teflon, then how does it stick to the pan? Do flames cast a shadow? Can some animals see colours better than humans do? Why are our brains more efficient than AI? And why do mosquitoes buzz on arrival if they don't want to be heard? Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Do flames have a shadow?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>23:59</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Should we pull the plug on AI? Is talent inherited? Do other mammals have prostate glands? How closely have we studied the bones of fish? If nothing sticks to Teflon, then how does it stick to the pan? Do flames cast a shadow? Can some animals see colours better than humans do? Why are our brains more efficient than AI? And why do mosquitoes buzz on arrival if they don't want to be heard? Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How HPV vaccine and circumcision can stop cervical cancer</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does a USB stick, or a mobile phone, weigh more once it's filled with data? What's the placebo effect, and how does it work? How does the human papilloma virus (HPV) cause disease, and how can the HPV vaccine and male circumcision protect you from cervical cancer and HIV? Does Cape Town face two oceans? Can Brazil nut proteins be present in semen and trigger subsequent anaphylaxis in a sexual partner? And what can we do about post-herpetic neuralgia causes by shingles (VZV)? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How HPV vaccine and circumcision can stop cervical cancer</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>20:27</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Does a USB stick, or a mobile phone, weigh more once it's filled with data? What's the placebo effect, and how does it work? How does the human papilloma virus (HPV) cause disease, and how can the HPV vaccine and male circumcision protect you from cervical cancer and HIV? Does Cape Town face two oceans? Can Brazil nut proteins be present in semen and trigger subsequent anaphylaxis in a sexual partner? And what can we do about post-herpetic neuralgia causes by shingles (VZV)? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Fizzy drinks after a long run?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, Chris Smith tackles a whole host of health-related questions. We explore the impact of a meat-based diet, whether it's a good idea to drink fizzy pop after vigorous exercise, why we weigh less in the morning, if it's ever advisable to spend too much time talking to chatbots, and whether working from home weakens our immune systems... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Fizzy drinks after a long run?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:49</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, Chris Smith tackles a whole host of health-related questions. We explore the impact of a meat-based diet, whether it's a good idea to drink fizzy pop after vigorous exercise, why we weigh less in the morning, if it's ever advisable to spend too much time talking to chatbots, and whether working from home weakens our immune systems... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can our eyes pop out when we sneeze?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week, Chris Smith and Clarence Ford tackle the big science questions of the week, including how to perform a circumcision safely; can our eyes pop out when we sneeze; how do general anaesthetics work and do we understand consciousness; is violence inherent to society; do antibiotics kill probiotics; and what would happen to us if the world suddenly stopped spinning?! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can our eyes pop out when we sneeze?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>21:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Chris Smith and Clarence Ford tackle the big science questions of the week, including how to perform a circumcision safely; can our eyes pop out when we sneeze; how do general anaesthetics work and do we understand consciousness; is violence inherent to society; do antibiotics kill probiotics; and what would happen to us if the world suddenly stopped spinning?! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why do dogs make a beeline for underwear and smelly socks?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why do dogs make a beeline for underwear and smelly socks? Also, do we really get taller at night, why do some colours reflect and others absorb light, does our skin get thinner as we age, and what's the basis of lisps and accents? Dr Chris Smith and Amy Maciver have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why do dogs make a beeline for underwear and smelly socks?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>17:24</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why do dogs make a beeline for underwear and smelly socks? Also, do we really get taller at night, why do some colours reflect and others absorb light, does our skin get thinner as we age, and what's the basis of lisps and accents? Dr Chris Smith and Amy Maciver have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Are zebras black with white stripes?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 stripes?! Join Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford to Ask the Naked Scientist... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Are zebras black with white stripes?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>17:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 stripes?! Join Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford to Ask the Naked Scientist... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Will we find a cure for diabetes?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Will we find a cure for diabetes?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>21:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is an elephant really related to a hyrax?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is an elephant really related to a hyrax?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>21:55</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Are some people missing an arm muscle?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 after every dog bite? Dr Chris Smith and Saskia Falken have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Are some people missing an arm muscle?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>25:29</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Are satellites safe from terrorist attacks?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1611085</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>For a short time, I forgot who I was. What happened?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>For a short time, I forgot who I was. What happened?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Are women really more nurturing?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Are women really more nurturing?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>How is it possible to have 2 different eye colours?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How is it possible to have 2 different eye colours?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can spicy food make your ear itch?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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						<itunes:title>Can spicy food make your ear itch?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why do my wife's eyes light up when she sees me?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why do my wife's eyes light up when she sees me?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Why do we dislike the sound of our own voices?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 create an environment for life on Mars? What's wrong with a pear shape? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why do we dislike the sound of our own voices?</itunes:title>
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		<title>How can you control your phobias?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How can you control your phobias?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Why does sex make you sleepy?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 of the moon? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 03:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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						<itunes:title>Why does sex make you sleepy?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Are there fragments of insects in chocolate?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 gimmick? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Are there fragments of insects in chocolate?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Why is it so important to finish a course of antibiotics?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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		<title>Do animals feel fear?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Do animals feel fear?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>17:30</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Will our universe keep on growing?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1580011</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 bite? What is the relationship between science and religion. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Will our universe keep on growing?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3/logo_1580011_20250910_204652_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>21:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 bite? What is the relationship between science and religion. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why do adults take longer to wake up than babies?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1577653</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[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? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why do adults take longer to wake up than babies?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3/logo_1577653_20250910_205220_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>19:04</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why do medicines get discontinued?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1575290</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why do medicines get discontinued?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3/logo_1575290_20250910_205814_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>19:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is leukaemia genetic?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1573145</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is leukaemia genetic?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3/logo_1573145_20250910_215557_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>22:24</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why does cold water take your breath away?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1570755</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why does cold water take your breath away?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3/logo_1570755_20250910_220017_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>19:22</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why can't you tickle yourself?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1568339</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why can't you tickle yourself?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3/logo_1568339_20250910_220417_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>22:35</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/115">Ask The Naked Scientists SA</source>
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		<title>Naked Scientists SOS</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1566583</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 hear how you can help. Together we hope we can turn around this terrible decision... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 06:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Naked Scientists SOS</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3/logo_1566583_20250910_220834_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>3:30</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 hear how you can help. Together we hope we can turn around this terrible decision... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why does bleach claim to kill 99.9% of bacteria?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1566584</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[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? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why does bleach claim to kill 99.9% of bacteria?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3/logo_1566584_20250910_220828_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>23:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Would a compass work on the Moon?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1563827</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Would a compass work on the Moon?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3/logo_1563827_20250910_221448_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>19:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/115">Ask The Naked Scientists SA</source>
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		<title>Can a person be cloned?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1561360</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Chris answers listener questions including, how effective is the flu shot? Is there anything doctors don't want their patients to know? Do our eyes stay the same size through our lives? Could working in a dusty cement environment lead to health problems? When someone has dementia, how long will they live? Will doctors prescribe remedies purely to induce a placebo effect? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can a person be cloned?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3/logo_1561360_20250910_222037_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>21:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Chris answers listener questions including, how effective is the flu shot? Is there anything doctors don't want their patients to know? Do our eyes stay the same size through our lives? Could working in a dusty cement environment lead to health problems? When someone has dementia, how long will they live? Will doctors prescribe remedies purely to induce a placebo effect? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>When did life start evolving sex?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1559189</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Chris answers questions on CapeTalk, including: how often should we wash our clothes? Is there a relationship between the Earth's gravity and magnetic field? Are the magnetic poles moving? Is there a distinction between North and South? Why don't adult teeth grow back like children's teeth? Can we reconcile science and spirituality? Why does my sister's car attract insects? What is the quickest way to lose weight in a short period of time? Is it true that our eyeballs stay the same size throughout our life? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>When did life start evolving sex?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p3/logo_1559189_20250910_222445_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>21:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr Chris answers questions on CapeTalk, including: how often should we wash our clothes? Is there a relationship between the Earth's gravity and magnetic field? Are the magnetic poles moving? Is there a distinction between North and South? Why don't adult teeth grow back like children's teeth? Can we reconcile science and spirituality? Why does my sister's car attract insects? What is the quickest way to lose weight in a short period of time? Is it true that our eyeballs stay the same size throughout our life? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What determines the speed of your internet?</itunes:title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Should dogs sleep inside the house?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Are gravity and magnetism related?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Are gravity and magnetism related?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>23:20</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Does the shingles vaccine reduce risk of dementia?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 02:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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						<itunes:title>Does the shingles vaccine reduce risk of dementia?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Are girls better at maths than boys?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Ask! the Naked Scientist, Dr Chris answers medical enquiries such as: why a pacemaker may cause some discomfort. Why might you get a migraine if you oversleep? And, is pain in the abdomen a sign of kidney failure? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Are girls better at maths than boys?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>18:34</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Are seed oils unhealthy?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Are seed oils unhealthy?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Is my microwave disrupting my Wi-Fi?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask the Naked Scientist: does miso ferment differently in space? How can I improve my memory? Could receiving hepatitis A, tetanus, and typhoid vaccinations, in combination, cause chronic fatigue? Why does food go bad, and are food packet instructions accurate? What is brain plasticity, and how do we train it? What is mindfulness? Is my diabetes causing a strange smell in my urine? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Is my microwave disrupting my Wi-Fi?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>20:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask the Naked Scientist: does miso ferment differently in space? How can I improve my memory? Could receiving hepatitis A, tetanus, and typhoid vaccinations, in combination, cause chronic fatigue? Why does food go bad, and are food packet instructions accurate? What is brain plasticity, and how do we train it? What is mindfulness? Is my diabetes causing a strange smell in my urine? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Does food taste different on an aeroplane?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why do we have different blood groups? What drives the libido? Do you get drunk faster on an aeroplane? How long does an artificial heart valve last? Does food taste different on an aeroplane? Should you take multivitamins? Is there an actual physical end to space? Are there any benefits to copper or brass bangles? Do older people sleep less than younger people? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Does food taste different on an aeroplane?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>21:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why do we have different blood groups? What drives the libido? Do you get drunk faster on an aeroplane? How long does an artificial heart valve last? Does food taste different on an aeroplane? Should you take multivitamins? Is there an actual physical end to space? Are there any benefits to copper or brass bangles? Do older people sleep less than younger people? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can aspirin help prevent cancer?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris answers questions including: what are the minerals in mineral water? Is it safe to drink water from plastic bottles? Is glass safe to drink from? How do people perform sword swallowing? What are biodegradable plastics made of? What is metformin, and is it effective? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can aspirin help prevent cancer?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>22:57</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Do edibles hit you harder than smoking a joint?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Ask! the Naked Scientist, Can you keep sparkling water fizzy for longer? Are magnesium tablets good for us? Why do we crave certain foods? How do breathalysers work? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Do edibles hit you harder than smoking a joint?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Can one black hole swallow another?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1534563</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is everywhere at the centre of the universe? How long do sweeteners stay in the digestive system, and what are the best alternatives? Can one black hole swallow another? Does Vitamin C help you fight flu? Why is science so hard to reproduce? Which animal only lives for one day? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 04:26:17 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can one black hole swallow another?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>18:10</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Why is a dog's nose always wet?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:19:32 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why is a dog's nose always wet?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Is AI polluting medical literature?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:01:07 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Could a falling bullet injure you?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 03:26:19 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Could a falling bullet injure you?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>Why do dogs age faster than humans?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:17:57 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why do dogs age faster than humans?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>22:18</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Why are humans the only species with advanced intelligence?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:50:26 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why are humans the only species with advanced intelligence?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>24:54</itunes:duration>
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		<title>How do plants know which way is up?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[How can you use sticks to calculate the circumference of the Earth? Can exfoliators remove your fingerprints? How do plants know which way is up? What dictates the pattern of a cat's stripes? What are hiccups? Can mosquitoes see you? Dr Chris Smith and Dan Corder have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:12:28 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How do plants know which way is up?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<title>What causes ulcers?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why do ants drown themselves? Could we power cars with electrolytes? What causes ulcers? Do metal wrist rings actually reduce pain? Should you take probiotics on an ongoing basis? What are duodenal ulcers? Can brain tumours cause diabetes? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:38:38 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What causes ulcers?</itunes:title>
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		<title>How do you find black holes?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Should you try to break bad habits? How do you stop a 'wandering' itch? Does climate change affect rainfall? Will you be tired if you dream of being awake? How do you get skin tags, and should you remove them? Why can some birds mimic humans, and some cannot? Why do you have nightmares during sleep apnea? Do offshore wind farms impact marine life? Who don't you look exactly like your relatives? How can you find a black hole if it doesn't emit light? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:31:56 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How do you find black holes?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>22:37</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Why should you cook at different temperatures in fan ovens?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1513933</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Chris takes on the final batch of questions of 2024 on CapeTalk. Why does sound cause me pain? What's the difference between white and brown vinegar? Does radioactivity harm inorganic matter? Is there a cure for anosmia (inability to smell)?What's outside our universe? Do we pass out on rollercoasters? How can we recognise our own baby's cry so well? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:45:59 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why should you cook at different temperatures in fan ovens?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>23:34</itunes:duration>
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		<title>What colour should I paint my garage roof?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:12:46 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What colour should I paint my garage roof?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Naked Scientists</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>Why does toothpaste contain fluoride?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:51:28 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:12:32 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Has it been a strange year for weather?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:47:02 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Why do athletes spit on the ground?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 11:48:56 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>What should you do if a lift cable snaps?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:08:28 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Do other animals see colour?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask! The Naked Scientist, Dr Chris explains how our eyesight changes as we age, what the difference is between a brown and white egg shell, and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:30:29 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Do other animals see colour?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Ask! The Naked Scientist, Dr Chris explains how our eyesight changes as we age, what the difference is between a brown and white egg shell, and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/115">Ask The Naked Scientists SA</source>
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		<title>Are ambidextrous people more intelligent?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Listener science questions from South Africa answered by Dr Chris this time include: Do you urinate more liquid than the alcohol you consume? Why do dark skinned people get pigmentation underneath their armpits and between their thighs? What are the latest developments in helping restore vision to blind people? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:19:14 +0200</pubDate>
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				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/115">Ask The Naked Scientists SA</source>
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		<title>Why do we have car headlights on during the day?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Chris answers listener questions. Including, is air made up of the same proportion of stuff everywhere on Earth? What is earwax? Where is it produced and for what reason? How does time work at the North Pole? Why do strong perfumes cause sinus congestion? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:25:13 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>What is the best way to get rid of hiccups?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:20:22 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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						<itunes:title>What is the best way to get rid of hiccups?</itunes:title>
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				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/115">Ask The Naked Scientists SA</source>
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		<title>Why do fairground rides get worse as we age?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:42:16 +0200</pubDate>
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				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/115">Ask The Naked Scientists SA</source>
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		<title>Should you wash every day?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:14:17 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 02:19:24 +0200</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:22:59 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:34:04 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:11:42 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:44:02 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 03:19:43 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:19:19 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:09:01 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:18:07 +0200</pubDate>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:46:36 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Would an organ donor's DNA be in your body?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 02:38:28 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Why is the longest day not the hottest day?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Chris Smith answers listener science questions; what factors impact the onset of glycosuria? Might we have contaminated Mars with organisms from Earth? Why did the universe form the way that it did? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:04:11 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Why don't our lungs fill up with dust?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Are some people more prone to addiction?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Chris Smith chats with Relebogile Mabotja and her listeners about their science questions. Today: do older people yawn less frequently? And should you avoid zero sugar fizzy drinks whilst pregnant? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 10:28:56 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>How were the pyramids built?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This time on Ask!, Dr Chris explains how tree rings helped scientists confirm last summer was the hottest for 2000 years. Also, how were the pyramids built? And where are we with understanding and treating Alzheimer's disease? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 11:45:43 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Is there a cure for OCD?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chris Smith covers another cast of interesting queries submitted by listeners. They include: Why do we have accents? Is there such a thing as the "devil's hour?" What is acid reflux? Is there such a thing as race? If you had unfettered access to the James Webb Space Telescope, what would you point it at? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 10:49:18 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Do fish drink water?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Chris takes on listener questions: how long can someone survive without food and water? Why are some of us more prone to hangovers? Do gorillas drink water? Does spicy food cause vivid dreams? What causes insomnia? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 11:26:08 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Is the '10,000 hours rule' accurate?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this week's selection of science questions, Dr Chris explains the impact of sweetners on the body, what happens when we suffer a stroke, and where the other half of the moon disappears to... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 10:49:10 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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						<itunes:title>Is the '10,000 hours rule' accurate?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:13:21 +0200</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why did the eclipse move west to east across the Earth? Why are we so interested in nuclear fusion? Could we ever breathe underwater? What is the opposite force to gravity? Would alcohol sterilise a drowning fly? What the difference between cancer and cancerous growths? Are lactose introlerant mothers allergic to their own milk? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:39:39 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:40:39 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Do farmers produce double yolk eggs on purpose?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:16:41 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Why do we want to scratch our wounds?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chris Smith answers science questions from the public. Does the rate of nail growth differ between men and women? What are the advantages of a nose swab over a mouth swab? What could improve the connectivity of my remote? Accounting for the rotation of Earth, does a plane flying from London to Cape Town fly in a straight line? How does a colour printer work? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 06:17:29 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Why do we want to scratch our wounds?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Could popping a pimple on your face kill you?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:17:30 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>How much does the internet weigh?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:02:04 +0200</pubDate>
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				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/115">Ask The Naked Scientists SA</source>
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		<title>Can you die of fright?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:12:06 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:57:37 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:18:02 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>How does the Sun transfer heat to the Earth?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:12:34 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>What is ultra processed food?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:47:03 +0200</pubDate>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 03:11:08 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Why doesn't the Earth make wind as it moves through space?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 04:31:01 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Where did Earth get its water from?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:13:34 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Are some wildfires beneficial?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are some wildfires beneficial? What is the worst case scenario for climate change? What causes lactose intolerance? Does sunscreen cause a vitamin D defiency? Why do blind people still move their eyes around when thinking? Why do we scratch itches? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:28:41 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Does Mercury have a moon?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week, a Christmas surprise in Dr Chris's tree that he'd rather not have brought home; should I drink water from aircon machines or even vehicle exhausts, will coffee make me live longer, is the flag planted during the Moon landing still there, what's the scientific basis of itching, which planets don't have a moon, and what makes mosquitoes prefer me to other people? Dr Chris and Talk Radio 702's Relebogile Mabotja take on your science questions... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Dec 2023 05:19:05 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>What is the science behind a midlife crisis?</title>
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					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 05:54:53 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What is the science behind a midlife crisis?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<title>Are scientific discoveries becoming less groundbreaking?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr Chris and Clarence Ford take on listener questions. This time they include, is intelligence more nature or nurture? Is time travel possible? Could time travellers be walking among us? Are Tibetan monks really capable of levitating? Why do I feel down during the holidays? What are the differences between lab grown and mined diamonds? What are weeds and why do they always grow where they shouldn't? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists ]]></description>
					<category>Science</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:00:09 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Are scientific discoveries becoming less groundbreaking?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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