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The Loh Down on Science is the fun way to get your daily dose of science in less than two minutes. The program explains the world of science with a dash of humor.

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Episodes
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    Do you ever think your sibling comes from a different species entirely?

    Ant Clones
    Do you ever think your sibling comes from a different species entirely?

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    Apple
    Got a boo-boo?

    Pond Scum to Super Gel
    Got a boo-boo?

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    Apple
    Polly want… an iPad?

    Cage Connection
    Polly want… an iPad?

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    Apple
    It’s uh me, Bactario!

    Game Over, Bacteria
    It’s uh me, Bactario!

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    Apple
    What’s black and white and… full of toxic sludge?

    Protect the Orcas!
    What’s black and white and… full of toxic sludge?

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    Apple
    Didn't carbo-load before the race? Try some brains instead!

    Marathon Brain
    Didn't carbo-load before the race? Try some brains instead!

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    Apple
    Stop and smell the – *GAG*

    Smelly Flowers
    Stop and smell the – *GAG*

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    Apple
    No sunny, no honey, know what I mean?

    Sunscreen, Bro!
    No sunny, no honey, know what I mean?

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    Apple
    Yuck! Mom, what are you eating?!

    Mystery Milk
    Yuck! Mom, what are you eating?!

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    Apple
    Why does the caged bird sing… karaoke?!

    Feathered Songmasters
    Why does the caged bird sing… karaoke?!

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    Apple
    No one wants to be struck by lightning! Unless it feels good.

    Struck by Lightning
    No one wants to be struck by lightning! Unless it feels good.

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    Apple
    Is there a hack for… dreams?!

    Sweet Dreams
    Is there a hack for… dreams?!

Episodes
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    Apple
    Which came first: the chicken… or the T-Rex?

    Tyranno-riffic Discovery
    Which came first: the chicken… or the T-Rex?

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    Apple
    Listen to your neck, and you’ll never miss a beat!

    CPR’s Neck Listener
    Listen to your neck, and you’ll never miss a beat!

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    Apple
    Tissue regeneration isn't out of earshot!

    Issue with Tissue Regeneration
    Tissue regeneration isn't out of earshot!

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    Apple
    You know who needs a spa day ASAP? Your heart!

    Steamy Showdown
    You know who needs a spa day ASAP? Your heart!

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    Apple
    Only YOU can prevent … structure fires?!

    Fire Safety, Hot Tips
    Only YOU can prevent … structure fires?!

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    Apple
    Tired of praying to the porcelain gods?

    Tilt-a-Hurl
    Tired of praying to the porcelain gods?

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    Apple
    Man, your bad breath is MAMMOTH!

    Woolly Toothache
    Man, your bad breath is MAMMOTH!

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    Apple
    Is pain relief aFOOT?

    Sole-Searching for Relief
    Is pain relief aFOOT?

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    Apple
    Is it just me, or is seafood getting … crunchier?

    Seafood Surprise
    Is it just me, or is seafood getting … crunchier?

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    Apple
    Roll over Beethoven! And Balto too!

    Sled Dog DNA
    Roll over Beethoven! And Balto too!

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    Apple
    Pressure is higher, conditions are dire, under the sea!

    Robot Soft Girl Era
    Pressure is higher, conditions are dire, under the sea!

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    Apple
    Welcome to the New World, golden opportunities… or not.

    The American Paydream
    Welcome to the New World, golden opportunities… or not.

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh