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The Loh Down on Science

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
    Ever heard of Goldilocks and the three… black holes?!

    Medium Black Hole
    Ever heard of Goldilocks and the three… black holes?!

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    Apple
    Remember being… A BABY?!

    Baby Memory Log
    Remember being… A BABY?!

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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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    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.

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Watch your tone!  Professor Fluffykins might be listening.

    Pet Talk 101
    Watch your tone!  Professor Fluffykins might be listening.

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    Apple
    Plant parents - this one’s for you!

    More Green Please!
    Plant parents - this one’s for you!

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    Apple
    Need a QUICK pick me up?

    Brewtiful Lasers
    Need a QUICK pick me up?

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    Apple
    Lookin’ for treats in all the wrong places?

    Take a Break
    Lookin’ for treats in all the wrong places?

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    Apple
    Going to Mars? Don’t forget the sunblock!

    Space Race
    Going to Mars? Don’t forget the sunblock!

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    Apple
    Fitness trackers, VR, AI….oh my!

    Bacteria Batteries
    Fitness trackers, VR, AI….oh my!

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    Apple
    Boo Boo, stop parroting everything I say!

    Babbling Baby Birds
    Boo Boo, stop parroting everything I say!

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    Apple
    Love the Louvre, but can’t go to Paris?

    Art's Content
    Love the Louvre, but can’t go to Paris?

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    Apple
    There’s a bright future for farming…  in the dark?

    Goodbye Sunshine
    There’s a bright future for farming…  in the dark?

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    Apple
    HELP! Turn on the bat-signal!

    Talkin' Batty
    HELP! Turn on the bat-signal!

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    Apple
    Are sea otters… copycats?

    Otter See, Otter Do
    Are sea otters… copycats?

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    Apple
    Don’t forget to water your … computer?!?

    All-Powerful Algae
    Don’t forget to water your … computer?!?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh