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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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    Could skin make us… skinny?

    The Skinny On E-Skins
    Could skin make us… skinny?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Ahoy!  Thar’s gold in that junk drawer!

    Junk Drawer
    Ahoy!  Thar’s gold in that junk drawer!

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    So excited!  Sunday, November 3rd is One World Antiprism Day!!!

    Antiprismtastic!
    So excited!  Sunday, November 3rd is One World Antiprism Day!!!

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    The World Series just ended, so let’s focus on Europe—sports hooligans!

    Offensive Chants
    The World Series just ended, so let’s focus on Europe—sports hooligans!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    In your face! Times eight! Ouch!

    11/26/24

    Octo Throws
    In your face! Times eight! Ouch!

    11/26/24

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Feeling bloated after Thanksgiving?  Good news: a boat that runs on human fat!

    Blubber Boat
    Feeling bloated after Thanksgiving?  Good news: a boat that runs on human fat!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Can we afford this BUZZ TOWN?!

    Buzzing Cities
    Can we afford this BUZZ TOWN?!

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    Flying on America’s busiest travel day?  May The Force be with you!

    All Aboard
    Flying on America’s busiest travel day?  May The Force be with you!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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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.

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Here’s presidential election science that may trigger a spit take!

    Macho Voters
    Here’s presidential election science that may trigger a spit take!

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Moth to flame? More like… suns out, buns out!

    Shake Your Buggy
    Moth to flame? More like… suns out, buns out!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Is that a new freckle… or something more?

    The Derm-inator
    Is that a new freckle… or something more?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Got one foot stuck in the dial-up era?

    Knee-d for Speed
    Got one foot stuck in the dial-up era?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Is the cure for cancer… a jog?

    Couch to Clinic
    Is the cure for cancer… a jog?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Rockabye ultrasound…

    Snooze Button
    Rockabye ultrasound…

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Will the future be too hot to handle? Uhhhh…

    Feeling the Heat
    Will the future be too hot to handle? Uhhhh…

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Is science cutting corners… with DNA!?

    Ctrl+V for DNA
    Is science cutting corners… with DNA!?

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    A fishing expedition… among the stars?!

    Incognito Ships
    A fishing expedition… among the stars?!

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    Not all medical heroes wear… stethoscopes.

    Community Health Workers
    Not all medical heroes wear… stethoscopes.

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    Bad heart? Chew on this. It’s doublemint.

    Brushing Up on Heart Health
    Bad heart? Chew on this. It’s doublemint.

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Cancer cures don’t grow on trees! Or do they?

    Yew’s Secret Recipe
    Cancer cures don’t grow on trees! Or do they?

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    Turtle SHELL-FIE! WAVE hello!

    Shellular Service
    Turtle SHELL-FIE! WAVE hello!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh