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

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

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    Are bumble bees… BIGTIME PLAYAS?!

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

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

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

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    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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    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!

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    For a longer life, cut the cheese?

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

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    Plants versus bacteria. Who will win?

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

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    Sun, sand, and…sedimentary rock?!

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

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    Now see here, pig!

    Retinas in a Dish
    Now see here, pig!

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    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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    You think you’re feeling just fine–but are you?

    Feel the Thoughts
    You think you’re feeling just fine–but are you?

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    DID the Mayans predict the end of their own civilization?

    Dry Maya
    DID the Mayans predict the end of their own civilization?

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    Twinkle twinkle little star… “how I wonder what WE are???”

    Space DNA
    Twinkle twinkle little star… “how I wonder what WE are???”

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    They say love is a mixtape… of frog songs?!

    Serenading Ribbits
    They say love is a mixtape… of frog songs?!

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    What if we could save sight…with SOUND?

    Sound for Sore Eyes
    What if we could save sight…with SOUND?

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    Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?

    Sleepy Socializers
    Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?

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    Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter, under the sea!

    Reef Song
    Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter, under the sea!

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    Gimme a hand here! A third one.

    Beak Performance
    Gimme a hand here! A third one.

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    Got writer’s block?

    Move to Innovate
    Got writer’s block?

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    UGH! Stuck at ANOTHER red light!

    Green Driving
    UGH! Stuck at ANOTHER red light!

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    So…how was school today? Hello? Anyone there?

    Toddler Tea Time
    So…how was school today? Hello? Anyone there?

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    You can count on … BEES?!?!

    Bee Odd, Bee Even
    You can count on … BEES?!?!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh