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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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    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
    Could skin make us… skinny?

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

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    Apple
    Ahoy!  Thar’s gold in that junk drawer!

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

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    Apple
    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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    Apple
    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!

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    Apple
    In your face! Times eight! Ouch!

    11/26/24

    Octo Throws
    In your face! Times eight! Ouch!

    11/26/24

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    Apple
    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!

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    Apple
    Can we afford this BUZZ TOWN?!

    Buzzing Cities
    Can we afford this BUZZ TOWN?!

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    Apple
    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!

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    Apple
    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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    Apple
    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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    Apple
    Do spider senses really tingle?

    Spidey Senses
    Do spider senses really tingle?

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    Apple
    Birds of a feather take risks together!

    Let's Get Risky
    Birds of a feather take risks together!

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    Apple
    There's fungus among us...but that might be a good thing!

    Good Fungi Vibes
    There's fungus among us...but that might be a good thing!

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    Apple
    Is it yellowing? It MUST be vintage!

    Vintage Vision
    Is it yellowing? It MUST be vintage!

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    Apple
    Unbe-leaf-able! Plants can be SO defensive! 

    Bug Off!
    Unbe-leaf-able! Plants can be SO defensive! 

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    Apple
    What’s the difference between the Baltimore World Trade Center and New York’s 1 World Tower?

    Antiprism-tastic!
    What’s the difference between the Baltimore World Trade Center and New York’s 1 World Tower?

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    Apple
    Octopus man, octopus man, does whatever an octopus can!

    Octopus Gloves
    Octopus man, octopus man, does whatever an octopus can!

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    Apple
    Air power plus water power equals… BUBBLE POWER?!

    Bubble Energy Generator
    Air power plus water power equals… BUBBLE POWER?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Here's a bright idea for washing your veggies!

    Light Wash
    Here's a bright idea for washing your veggies!

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    Apple
    SHHHH! I’m trying to SLEEP.

    Muting Moths
    SHHHH! I’m trying to SLEEP.

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    Apple
    Cardiovascular patients take heart!

    Woven Hearts
    Cardiovascular patients take heart!

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    Apple
    Can you reverse the age-old graying process?

    Dye Another Day
    Can you reverse the age-old graying process?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh