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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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    I just can’t stop hic – hic – hiccupping! 

    Hicc-Away Heroes
    I just can’t stop hic – hic – hiccupping! 

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    Are sugar-free alternatives a SWEET idea for your gut?

    Sickly Sweet
    Are sugar-free alternatives a SWEET idea for your gut?

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    Cancer cell destruction sequence initiated. Pew pew! 

    Operation Tiny
    Cancer cell destruction sequence initiated. Pew pew! 

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    Awwwwww! Cute video alert!

    ZooTube
    Awwwwww! Cute video alert!

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    Are smarter people more so-fish-ticated?

    Smart Swimmers
    Are smarter people more so-fish-ticated?

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    Are those bats talking SMACK about ME?!

    Superhearing!
    Are those bats talking SMACK about ME?!

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    Was the Very Hungry Caterpillar also very TOXIC?

    Caterpillar Defense
    Was the Very Hungry Caterpillar also very TOXIC?

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    Why do dogs WOLF down our leftovers?

    Doggy Bags
    Why do dogs WOLF down our leftovers?

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    Amazing Grace, how sweet the...sight?! 

    Amazing Sight
    Amazing Grace, how sweet the...sight?! 

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    Peee-yooh! Are you blaming the dog - again?

    Forest Farts
    Peee-yooh! Are you blaming the dog - again?

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Feeling stressed? Drink some cocoa!

    Cocoa Relaxer
    Feeling stressed? Drink some cocoa!

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    Sure I’ll give you half my candy bar. But I’m NOT sharing with the whole carpool!

    Schrodinger's Robber
    Sure I’ll give you half my candy bar. But I’m NOT sharing with the whole carpool!

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    Is there a mind-tummy...connection?

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

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    Smartwatch weighing you down? Let it be drawn on your skin!

    ElectronINKed
    Smartwatch weighing you down? Let it be drawn on your skin!

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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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    Imagine training a WOLF PUP to sit!

    Wolf to Woof
    Imagine training a WOLF PUP to sit!

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    When escaping danger, is it all for one, or a free-for-all?

    Suspicious Fishes
    When escaping danger, is it all for one, or a free-for-all?

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    How does Instagram know the EXACT way to your wallet??

    Ad-itude
    How does Instagram know the EXACT way to your wallet??

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    Lookin’ for treats in all the wrong places?

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

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    “Life is plastic, it’s fantastic!” -- NOT!!

    Robot Patrol
    “Life is plastic, it’s fantastic!” -- NOT!!

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    Look out, Itchy and Scratchy - we’ve got your number!

    Scratch That
    Look out, Itchy and Scratchy - we’ve got your number!

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    Tech support for your...brain?

    Silly-cybin
    Tech support for your...brain?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh