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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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    As Woody says - “There’s a snake in my boot!” 

    Toxic Toolbox
    As Woody says - “There’s a snake in my boot!” 

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    The most “liked” bird was the FROGMOUTH! A-K-A “the world’s most unfortunate-looking bird!”

    "Likes"
    The most “liked” bird was the FROGMOUTH! A-K-A “the world’s most unfortunate-looking bird!”

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Why do kids love Play-Doh? It can’t be for the taste!

    Back on Track
    Why do kids love Play-Doh? It can’t be for the taste!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Does like cure like when it comes to… WILDFIRES? 

    Fighting Fire with Fire
    Does like cure like when it comes to… WILDFIRES? 

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    Is there a way to make space crafts more sturdy with… arts and crafts?

    Origami Spaceship
    Is there a way to make space crafts more sturdy with… arts and crafts?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    It’s a medical miracle -- for cats!!

    (Un)treatable Disease
    It’s a medical miracle -- for cats!!

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    What if we could communicate with dreamers?! 

    Sleep Invaders
    What if we could communicate with dreamers?! 

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Mama bears know: raising kids is like pulling teeth! 

    Molar Bears
    Mama bears know: raising kids is like pulling teeth! 

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Fire up the video games - and let the healing begin!

    Virtual Recovery
    Fire up the video games - and let the healing begin!

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    What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger! But the same is true for drug-resistant bacteria...

    Venom Cure
    What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger! But the same is true for drug-resistant bacteria...

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Whispers, intrigue, secret love letters - oh my!

    For Your Eyes Only
    Whispers, intrigue, secret love letters - oh my!

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    Is it a horse...or a fashion statement??   

    01/22/24

    Rainbows and Unicorns
    Is it a horse...or a fashion statement??   

    01/22/24

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Snack time! Brownie or...cucumber?

    Smells Delish
    Snack time! Brownie or...cucumber?

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    Hey, freshmen - is college WEIGHING on you - literally?

    01/03/24

    Freshman Fifteen
    Hey, freshmen - is college WEIGHING on you - literally?

    01/03/24

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Is fat LITERAL food for thought?

    Communication Breakdown
    Is fat LITERAL food for thought?

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    If you can potty train a dog, can you potty train... A COW?

    Potty Trained Cows?
    If you can potty train a dog, can you potty train... A COW?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Regeneration - it’s a TAIL as old as time!

    A Tale of Two TAILS?
    Regeneration - it’s a TAIL as old as time!

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    What do you call a pink bird who loves to socialize? A fla-mingle!

    Fla-mingling
    What do you call a pink bird who loves to socialize? A fla-mingle!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Ring ring! Got a call from... the forest?

    Forest is Calling
    Ring ring! Got a call from... the forest?

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    It all happens in a flash!

    Flash Dance
    It all happens in a flash!

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    Let it snow? Nah! Make it snow!

    Make it Snow
    Let it snow? Nah! Make it snow!

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    Everybody needs a wingman!

    Trick or Treat
    Everybody needs a wingman!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh