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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
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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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?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    But what about organisms WITHOUT brains?

    Slimey Memories
    But what about organisms WITHOUT brains?

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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!!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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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!

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Arf! Arf! Is that seal trying to tell me something?!

    Singing Seals
    Arf! Arf! Is that seal trying to tell me something?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Can love “ACTUALLY” make the world more beautiful?

    Rx: Love
    Can love “ACTUALLY” make the world more beautiful?

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    Elephants are sensitive creatures. But when bullied, these giants have THICK skin! 

    Relephant Evolution
    Elephants are sensitive creatures. But when bullied, these giants have THICK skin! 

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Want to go to space like Jeff Bezos? It’ll cost an arm…and a liver?

    Space Trace
    Want to go to space like Jeff Bezos? It’ll cost an arm…and a liver?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Does putting a new word in the dictionary mean people will actually USE it?

    Counting Your Hens
    Does putting a new word in the dictionary mean people will actually USE it?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Honey, we’ve shrunk… the BIRDS?

    Shrinking Birds
    Honey, we’ve shrunk… the BIRDS?

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    Making the same mistakes OVER and OVER? Take a step back… and meditate!

    Ommm, my bad!
    Making the same mistakes OVER and OVER? Take a step back… and meditate!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Being “Best in Show” may not be so glamorous!

    Purebred Pups
    Being “Best in Show” may not be so glamorous!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    For ants, EVERY day is Valentine’s Day!

    Kissing Ants
    For ants, EVERY day is Valentine’s Day!

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    Whispers, intrigue, secret love letters - oh my! 

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

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Why is Cookie Monster blue? Discuss!

    Netflix and Chat
    Why is Cookie Monster blue? Discuss!

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

    Communication Breakdown
    Is fat LITERAL food for thought?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh