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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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    Apple
    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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    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
    But can A-I perform… open heart surgery?!

    Heart Smart
    But can A-I perform… open heart surgery?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Are bumble bees… BIGTIME PLAYAS?!

    Just Bee-cause
    Are bumble bees… BIGTIME PLAYAS?!

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    Apple
    Can A-I predict what goes on INSIDE our bodies?

    Predicting Biomolecular Interactions
    Can A-I predict what goes on INSIDE our bodies?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Does your diet have a BEEF with your lifespan?

    Life’s Meat and Potatoes
    Does your diet have a BEEF with your lifespan?

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    Apple
    Newsflash! Private detective A-I is on the Alzheimer's case!

    AI Outs Alzheimer’s
    Newsflash! Private detective A-I is on the Alzheimer's case!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    For a longer life, cut the cheese?

    Hungry for a Longer Life?
    For a longer life, cut the cheese?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Plants versus bacteria. Who will win?

    Plants vs. Bacteria
    Plants versus bacteria. Who will win?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Sun, sand, and…sedimentary rock?!

    Vacation on Mars
    Sun, sand, and…sedimentary rock?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Now see here, pig!

    Retinas in a Dish
    Now see here, pig!

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    Apple
    Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Let down your golden hairrr….conditioning secrets!

    Branching Out with Conditioner!
    Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Let down your golden hairrr….conditioning secrets!

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    A stimulating technique that can jump-start language learning!

    Stimulated Learning
    A stimulating technique that can jump-start language learning!

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    Apple
    Dream vacation of the future? How about the Moon!

    Visible Water
    Dream vacation of the future? How about the Moon!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Is your backyard a wildlife buffet?

    Backyard Feast
    Is your backyard a wildlife buffet?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Cooking is now literally a science

    Magic Tablecloth
    Cooking is now literally a science

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Is the future of teaching. . . robots?

    Robo Smarts
    Is the future of teaching. . . robots?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Who’s really in charge… you, or your tummy?!

    Tummy Talk
    Who’s really in charge… you, or your tummy?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    The early bird gets the worm, but how does that make it feel?

    Right On Time
    The early bird gets the worm, but how does that make it feel?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Play Fortnite, don’t play with me!

    Monkey Business
    Play Fortnite, don’t play with me!

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    Apple
    Chilly with a chance of... falling LIZARDS?!

    Lethargic Lizards
    Chilly with a chance of... falling LIZARDS?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Don’t even THINK about unplugging my night light! I’ll get scared! 

    Lights Out
    Don’t even THINK about unplugging my night light! I’ll get scared! 

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Stayed up last night binging another streaming rehash?

    Grumpy or Gracious
    Stayed up last night binging another streaming rehash?

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    Apple
    Do grandmas really have a “magic touch” for baking?

    Grandmas Hands
    Do grandmas really have a “magic touch” for baking?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh