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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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    Got… Insulin?

    Got Insulin?
    Got… Insulin?

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    Jetlag… in your tummy?!

    Jet Lag Jitters
    Jetlag… in your tummy?!

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    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

    Sloppy Drunks
    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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    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?

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    Can bacteria make us smarter?

    Brain Food
    Can bacteria make us smarter?

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    Supermom, activate: baby force field!

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

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    What does space taste like?

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

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    Look out! It’s the A-Team!

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

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

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

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    Can your brain handle outer space?

    Space Brains
    Can your brain handle outer space?

Episodes
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    Lost at Minecraft AGAIN? Painful!

    Virtually Painless
    Lost at Minecraft AGAIN? Painful!

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    One man’s trash is another man’s…disinfectant?

    Clean and Green
    One man’s trash is another man’s…disinfectant?

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    There’s a new energy source...hiding in the shadows! 

    Shadow Show
    There’s a new energy source...hiding in the shadows! 

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    Pooping bricks -- it’s just an expression! Or is it...?

    Rubik's Poops
    Pooping bricks -- it’s just an expression! Or is it...?

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    Pimples - they pack a PUNCH! 

    Pimple Power
    Pimples - they pack a PUNCH! 

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    Wanna hear something PAW-some?

    Confuzzled Cats
    Wanna hear something PAW-some?

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    One Yoplait please…doctor’s orders!

    Daily Dollop
    One Yoplait please…doctor’s orders!

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    Howdy, neigh-bear!

    Friendly Neigh-bears
    Howdy, neigh-bear!

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    Ants in your plants? 

    Handy Ants
    Ants in your plants? 

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    How do YOU channel your inner Aaron Sorkin? 

    Super-Script
    How do YOU channel your inner Aaron Sorkin? 

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    I’m a poet and I show it – my feet are Longfellows!

    Laughter Detector
    I’m a poet and I show it – my feet are Longfellows!

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    Want to feel like a Jolly Green...ZEN giant?

    Tiny Tree-tment
    Want to feel like a Jolly Green...ZEN giant?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh