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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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    Uh oh, spaghetti-o!

    Nano-Noodles
    Uh oh, spaghetti-o!

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    Sure, we’re honest!  But is that just about optics?!?  Literally?

    Someone's Watching
    Sure, we’re honest!  But is that just about optics?!?  Literally?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Is there life on Mars? Sorry David Bowie…

    Mars Water
    Is there life on Mars? Sorry David Bowie…

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Can we save memories before they slip away?

    Memory Savers
    Can we save memories before they slip away?

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    Is the key to better sleep… Enzyme fight club?!?

    Phosphate Fight Night
    Is the key to better sleep… Enzyme fight club?!?

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    You’ve heard of e-waste, what about Lululemon waste?

    Futuristic Fashion
    You’ve heard of e-waste, what about Lululemon waste?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Music as medicine?!

    Musical Medicine
    Music as medicine?!

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    Is the cure for cancer… SALMONELLA?!

    Bacteria Taxi
    Is the cure for cancer… SALMONELLA?!

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    Watching a toxic relationship go up in smoke… might be the best medicine.

    No More Butts
    Watching a toxic relationship go up in smoke… might be the best medicine.

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    Forget Batman and Robin, there’s a new super hero team in town!

    The Dynamic Duo
    Forget Batman and Robin, there’s a new super hero team in town!

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Ants–the ideal commuters!

    Ant-Nihilate Traffic
    Ants–the ideal commuters!

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    All I want for Christmas is… GLUE?!

    Sealed With A Kiss
    All I want for Christmas is… GLUE?!

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    Are reindeer salty about climate change?

    Sleigh Bells and Seaweed
    Are reindeer salty about climate change?

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    I love back-to-back Zoom meetings! Said no one…EVER.

    Zoning Out of Zoom
    I love back-to-back Zoom meetings! Said no one…EVER.

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    It all happens in a flash!

    Flash Dance
    It all happens in a flash!

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

    Monkeying Around
    Play Fortnite, don’t play with me!

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    Honk honk! Rats take to the openroad!

    Rat Race
    Honk honk! Rats take to the openroad!

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    You’re SOOO bird-brained! But is that a bad thing?

    Bird Brainiacs
    You’re SOOO bird-brained! But is that a bad thing?

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    Old-school beer–I mean, REALLY old school!

    Ancient Brew
    Old-school beer–I mean, REALLY old school!

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    Overwhelmed and feeling stressed? WALK it off…but WHERE?

    Stop and Smell the Roses!
    Overwhelmed and feeling stressed? WALK it off…but WHERE?

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    Wearable tech… for your BIRTHDAY SUIT?!

    Super Skin
    Wearable tech… for your BIRTHDAY SUIT?!

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    Pass the turkey — with extra tryptophan, please!

    Gobble Gobble!
    Pass the turkey — with extra tryptophan, please!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh