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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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    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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    Singing in the brain? Sure! Shower – optional.

    Singing in the Brain
    Singing in the brain? Sure! Shower – optional.

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    When it comes to speed-dial, ONE is the loneliest number!

    Lone Phone
    When it comes to speed-dial, ONE is the loneliest number!

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    Is there a mind-tummy...connection?

    Gut's Up Doc?
    Is there a mind-tummy...connection?

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    Ants – the ideal commuters!

    Ant-Nihilate Traffic
    Ants – the ideal commuters!

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    It all happens in a flash!

    Flash Dance
    It all happens in a flash!

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    When whales go low, hearts beat slow!

    Heart of a Whale
    When whales go low, hearts beat slow!

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    Old-school beer – I mean, REALLY old school! 

    Ancient Brew
    Old-school beer – I mean, REALLY old school! 

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    Could our California grapes be turning into California Raisins?

    Quenched Grapes
    Could our California grapes be turning into California Raisins?

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    Mom’s trying to friend you on Facebook again - should you “Accept?” 

    Social Inheritance
    Mom’s trying to friend you on Facebook again - should you “Accept?” 

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    Everybody needs a wingman!

    Trick or Treat
    Everybody needs a wingman!

Episodes
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    Zoom meeting? Quick, turn OFF the camera!

    Camera Off!
    Zoom meeting? Quick, turn OFF the camera!

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    Maybe you should give that off-colored produce a second look!

    Bad Apples
    Maybe you should give that off-colored produce a second look!

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    Doc - it’s been two days! Where are my medical results?

    Bandage Diagnosis
    Doc - it’s been two days! Where are my medical results?

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    That body language seems somehow... FISHY!

    Micro Personality
    That body language seems somehow... FISHY!

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    Somebody’s reading my mail!

    Unfolding Secrets
    Somebody’s reading my mail!

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    Thirsty for knowledge?

    Hashtag Yes-Filters
    Thirsty for knowledge?

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    Taste the rainbow

    Holographic Sweets
    Taste the rainbow

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    LOL! A cat rubbing its face all over its toys! SO CUTE! Or is it?

    Kitty Cat Secret
    LOL! A cat rubbing its face all over its toys! SO CUTE! Or is it?

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    Is your brain’s battery wearing down?

    Brain Unplugged
    Is your brain’s battery wearing down?

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    Can corals live life in the fast lane?

    Current Events
    Can corals live life in the fast lane?

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    Do bigger screens cause more visual fatigue?

    Big Screen Small Sight
    Do bigger screens cause more visual fatigue?

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    When the flag goes up - it’s suppertime!

    Rice the Flag
    When the flag goes up - it’s suppertime!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh