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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
    Which way to the seafood buffet?

    Marine Mammals
    Which way to the seafood buffet?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Museums! Theaters! And… homework? 

    Exhibit A
    Museums! Theaters! And… homework? 

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    Apple
    Do you need damage control - for your brain?

    Health Tracker
    Do you need damage control - for your brain?

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    Apple
    Hey - didn’t we meet at Central Perk...?

    Making Friends
    Hey - didn’t we meet at Central Perk...?

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    Apple
    Need pain relief cream? Hold the bug spray!

    Insect Wound Schmear
    Need pain relief cream? Hold the bug spray!

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    Apple
    More panes, more problems… WINDOW panes that is!

    House of Panes
    More panes, more problems… WINDOW panes that is!

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    Apple
    AGH BUMBLEBEES!! Forgot the yogurt again!

    Food for Thought
    AGH BUMBLEBEES!! Forgot the yogurt again!

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    Apple
    Do YOU like green eggs and ham?

    Hue-man Likes
    Do YOU like green eggs and ham?

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    Apple
    Help, Siri! I need directions to my house - AGAIN!!

    Pole Positioning
    Help, Siri! I need directions to my house - AGAIN!!

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    Apple
    What do you get when you cross a fish and a heart? Not a fart…

    HEART-a-FISH-ial Intelligence
    What do you get when you cross a fish and a heart? Not a fart…

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    Apple
    What do cheese, beer and sauerkraut have in common?

    Bio Friendly Bacteria
    What do cheese, beer and sauerkraut have in common?

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    Apple
    Ever seen a SKINNY panda? Didn’t think so!

    Plump Pandas
    Ever seen a SKINNY panda? Didn’t think so!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh