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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
    Got… Insulin?

    Got Insulin?
    Got… Insulin?

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    Apple
    Jetlag… in your tummy?!

    Jet Lag Jitters
    Jetlag… in your tummy?!

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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?

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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!

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    Apple
    What does space taste like?

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

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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!

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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
    Hey cat, quit staring at me! What on EARTH is he thinking about?

    Cat-titude
    Hey cat, quit staring at me! What on EARTH is he thinking about?

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    Apple
    Hey Siri - want to go shopping?

    A-I Shopping Buddy
    Hey Siri - want to go shopping?

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    Apple
    It’s election season - time to get out the...sneeze?

    Super-Pack
    It’s election season - time to get out the...sneeze?

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    Apple
    Happiness is ageless! Or is it??

    Happiest Age
    Happiness is ageless! Or is it??

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    Apple
    Have I told you lately that I trust you?

    Trust Me?
    Have I told you lately that I trust you?

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    Apple
    Alexa, play “Baby Shark.” Alexa, PLAY “BABY SHARK”! ALEXA? 

    Hey Siri
    Alexa, play “Baby Shark.” Alexa, PLAY “BABY SHARK”! ALEXA? 

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    Apple
    Too hot! Too cold! Just right...?!

    Smart Clothes
    Too hot! Too cold! Just right...?!

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    Apple
    Welcome to the world-wide SPIDER web!

    Web Designers
    Welcome to the world-wide SPIDER web!

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    Apple
    Hey - isn’t it YOUR turn to take out the trash? 

    Killer Fungus
    Hey - isn’t it YOUR turn to take out the trash? 

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    Apple
    Green Acres...is the place to be! Oh yeah!

    Agro-forestry
    Green Acres...is the place to be! Oh yeah!

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    Apple
    GRRR!!! Keep your distance!

    Crabby Bellies
    GRRR!!! Keep your distance!

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    Apple
    Dinnertime and I’m in my pajamas... am I still “adulting?

    Adulting is a Mess!
    Dinnertime and I’m in my pajamas... am I still “adulting?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh