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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?

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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!

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    In your face! Times eight! Ouch!

    11/26/24

    Octo Throws
    In your face! Times eight! Ouch!

    11/26/24

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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!

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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!

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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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    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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    When whales go low, hearts beat slow!

    Heart of a Whale
    When whales go low, hearts beat slow!

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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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    Could our California grapes be turning into California Raisins?

    Quenched Grapes
    Could our California grapes be turning into California Raisins?

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    Mom’s trying to friend you on Facebook again - should you “Accept?” 

    Social Inheritance
    Mom’s trying to friend you on Facebook again - should you “Accept?” 

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    Everybody needs a wingman!

    Trick or Treat
    Everybody needs a wingman!

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    Wash your mouth out with soap! Literally?

    Lather Up
    Wash your mouth out with soap! Literally?

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    This line for pumpkin spice latte is killing me. Hey, no cuts!

    Get In Line
    This line for pumpkin spice latte is killing me. Hey, no cuts!

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    Honk honk! Rats take to the open road!  

    Rat Race
    Honk honk! Rats take to the open road!  

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    Watch out WALL-E, there’s a new WAVE of robots coming

    Octo-bot Arms
    Watch out WALL-E, there’s a new WAVE of robots coming

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    Was your holiday chocolate descended from royalty?

    Chocolate Ancestry
    Was your holiday chocolate descended from royalty?

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    Dreaming of a good night's sleep?

    Sweet Dreams
    Dreaming of a good night's sleep?

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    Feeling stressed? Drink some cocoa!

    Cocoa Relaxer
    Feeling stressed? Drink some cocoa!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh