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AaS! 52: Why Is the Higgs Boson Important? (Part 1)

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Part One! What does the Higgs Boson mean? What role does it play in the forces of nature? What makes it so special? I discuss these questions and more in today's Ask a Spaceman!

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AaS! 52: Why Is the Higgs Boson Important? (Part 1)

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