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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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    Could a cure for cancer be SLIMY?!

    Slimy Solutions
    Could a cure for cancer be SLIMY?!

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    Apple
    What goes meow AND achoo?

    Kitty Antidote
    What goes meow AND achoo?

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    Apple
    Why do dogs WOLF down our leftovers?

    Doggy Bags
    Why do dogs WOLF down our leftovers?

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    Apple
    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?

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    Apple
    Ugh, this physics test is driving me BATTY!

    Batty Knowledge
    Ugh, this physics test is driving me BATTY!

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    Apple
    Bugged by pesky mosquitoes? Try adjusting your ALTITUDE!

    Bite-time Story
    Bugged by pesky mosquitoes? Try adjusting your ALTITUDE!

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    Apple
    So! How long can YOU hold your breath under water?

    Scuba Lizards
    So! How long can YOU hold your breath under water?

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    Apple
    Can I get extra fries with that Big Mac?

    Orangutan Obstacles
    Can I get extra fries with that Big Mac?

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    Apple
    Inspired by ancient Banksy?

    Ancestors Masterpieces
    Inspired by ancient Banksy?

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    Apple
    What does a worker ant have to do to get the royal treatment?

    ANT-i Aging
    What does a worker ant have to do to get the royal treatment?

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    Apple
    Animals don’t HORSE AROUND when it comes to water!

    Equid-ed
    Animals don’t HORSE AROUND when it comes to water!

Episodes
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    Apple
    Never bring cocktail sauce to a shrimp fight.

    Punching Peacock Shrimp
    Never bring cocktail sauce to a shrimp fight.

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    Apple
    Ice ice birdy!

    Polar Pioneers
    Ice ice birdy!

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    Apple
    What if you could prevent bedsores without breaking the bank?

    Bye Bye Bedsores
    What if you could prevent bedsores without breaking the bank?

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    Apple
    Ain’t I a wizenheimer?

    Tau Me The Future
    Ain’t I a wizenheimer?

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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
    Got an ‘owwie?’ Could be worse!

    Pain Vibe Check
    Got an ‘owwie?’ Could be worse!

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    Apple
    Stand back, FOWL beast!

    Wild Chicken
    Stand back, FOWL beast!

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    Apple
    Bad mood? Try breathing.

    Take a Breather
    Bad mood? Try breathing.

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    Apple
    Is the cure for cancer… the bench team?!

    Cellular Retirement
    Is the cure for cancer… the bench team?!

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    Apple
    What's the big stink about Antarctica?

    Fowl Weather
    What's the big stink about Antarctica?

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    Apple
    Fine, I’ll share with you, but not everyone!

    Schrödinger’s Robber
    Fine, I’ll share with you, but not everyone!

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    Apple
    Got a boo-boo?

    Pond Scum to Super Gel
    Got a boo-boo?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh