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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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    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
    Got… Insulin?

    Got Insulin?
    Got… Insulin?

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    Apple
    Jetlag… in your tummy?!

    Jet Lag Jitters
    Jetlag… in your tummy?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

    Sloppy Drunks
    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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    Apple
    Ah, the first day of spring!  Time to bathe our children in flowery essential oils and—what, no?

    Not So Essential Oils
    Ah, the first day of spring!  Time to bathe our children in flowery essential oils and—what, no?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Can bacteria make us smarter?

    Brain Food
    Can bacteria make us smarter?

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    Apple
    Supermom, activate: baby force field!

    Super Mom's Immune Superpower
    Supermom, activate: baby force field!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    What does space taste like?

    A Salty Clue to Life Beyond Earth
    What does space taste like?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Look out! It’s the A-Team!

    AI in ASL
    Look out! It’s the A-Team!

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    Apple
    Wanna heart that won’t quit? Jumping jacks, now!

    Heartfelt Hustle
    Wanna heart that won’t quit? Jumping jacks, now!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Can your brain handle outer space?

    Space Brains
    Can your brain handle outer space?

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Spare the rod, spoil the child? NO.

    Positively Parenting
    Spare the rod, spoil the child? NO.

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    Apple
    Run, run! I can almost see the CHEESE at the end of the tunnel?!

    Imagine Rat!
    Run, run! I can almost see the CHEESE at the end of the tunnel?!

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    Apple
    Could the key to preserving your brain be in … your bones?!

    Defenders Against Alzheimer's
    Could the key to preserving your brain be in … your bones?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Nature can heal itself? LLAMA tell you how!

    Llama Landscapers
    Nature can heal itself? LLAMA tell you how!

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    Apple
    With apologies to Mulan,
    Who is that MOUSE I see…staring straight back at me?

    Mouse Reflections
    With apologies to Mulan,
    Who is that MOUSE I see…staring straight back at me?

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    Apple
    Which pet is PURR-fect for everyone?

    Whisker-ing Away Kidney Disease!
    Which pet is PURR-fect for everyone?

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    Apple
    Is it just me, or does being in nature make us feel more…rooted?

    Seeing Sounds
    Is it just me, or does being in nature make us feel more…rooted?

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    Apple
    Can depression be MELTED away??

    Temperatures Rise, Depression Falls
    Can depression be MELTED away??

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    Apple
    Oof! Was that a kick? Or a GUT feeling?

    Pregnancy Takes Guts!
    Oof! Was that a kick? Or a GUT feeling?

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    Apple
    It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s SUPER cell!

    Master of Defense!
    It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s SUPER cell!

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    Apple
    “Shake shake shake, shake your”--- boxes?!

    Shake Shake Shake!
    “Shake shake shake, shake your”--- boxes?!

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    Apple
    What’s more exhausting: meetings on zoom, or in person?

    Zooming Z's
    What’s more exhausting: meetings on zoom, or in person?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh