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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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    Volcanoes rumble and grumble all the time. Are they actually playing the “music of the night?”

    Lava Music
    Volcanoes rumble and grumble all the time. Are they actually playing the “music of the night?”

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    A deep dive into the cuttlefish diet.

    Shrimply More
    A deep dive into the cuttlefish diet.

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    Bees redecorate to protect their hives.

    Bee Prepared
    Bees redecorate to protect their hives.

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    The early bird gets the Grammy!

    Early Bird Mozart
    The early bird gets the Grammy!

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    What came first, dairy culture or cultured dairy?

    Milk Tooth
    What came first, dairy culture or cultured dairy?

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    Lost in the clouds? There’s a reason humans love nature’s patterns!

    Fractal Beauty
    Lost in the clouds? There’s a reason humans love nature’s patterns!

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    This little piggie is snoring – what to do?

    Snoring in the Sty
    This little piggie is snoring – what to do?

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    Put the Periodic Table on your breakfast table!

    Periodic Table of Fruit
    Put the Periodic Table on your breakfast table!

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    Sanford and Son….or Family Feud?

    Family Feud
    Sanford and Son….or Family Feud?

Episodes
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    Music as medicine?!

    Musical Medicine
    Music as medicine?!

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    Is the cure for cancer… SALMONELLA?!

    Bacteria Taxi
    Is the cure for cancer… SALMONELLA?!

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    Watching a toxic relationship go up in smoke… might be the best medicine.

    No More Butts
    Watching a toxic relationship go up in smoke… might be the best medicine.

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    Forget Batman and Robin, there’s a new super hero team in town!

    The Dynamic Duo
    Forget Batman and Robin, there’s a new super hero team in town!

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    Is Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse … DYING?!

    Star-Crossed Friends
    Is Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse … DYING?!

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    Ever wish you could stop a disease before it starts?

    Multiple Sclerosis Detectives
    Ever wish you could stop a disease before it starts?

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    Uh-oh! Follow request from Mom - should you accept?

    Social Inheritance
    Uh-oh! Follow request from Mom - should you accept?

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    Wash your STOMACH out with soap?!

    Lather Up
    Wash your STOMACH out with soap?!

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    Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day!

    Night Gardening
    Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day!

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    Forget Inauguration Day, what about the politics of… parking tickets?

    The Politics of Parking Tickets
    Forget Inauguration Day, what about the politics of… parking tickets?

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    Fuzzies? Yes! Sneezies? NO!

    Purr-venting a Sneeze
    Fuzzies? Yes! Sneezies? NO!

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    Not many holidays in January, but—ah—happy Mel Gibson’s birthday!

    Blue War Paint for Everyone!
    Not many holidays in January, but—ah—happy Mel Gibson’s birthday!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh