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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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    Apple
    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
    How do bacteria stay alive and relevant? They make sure they're well-cultured!

    Viruses Can Help Us
    How do bacteria stay alive and relevant? They make sure they're well-cultured!

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    Apple
    Yawn! I’m tired, and also… sad?

    Sad Snoozers
    Yawn! I’m tired, and also… sad?

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    Apple
    Defibrillation in my circulation? Hotwire my heart!

    Shocking Hearts
    Defibrillation in my circulation? Hotwire my heart!

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    Apple
    Look what the cat dragged in! Ewww...

    Foodie Felines
    Look what the cat dragged in! Ewww...

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    Apple
    Why do biceps get so much recognition? Because they’re flex-perts!

    Best Bicep Breakthrough
    Why do biceps get so much recognition? Because they’re flex-perts!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    More treatments for depression? SPINE-ally!

    No Sad Spines
    More treatments for depression? SPINE-ally!

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    Apple
    SOS! Invasion of the… yellow… star… thistles?!

    Sneaky Species
    SOS! Invasion of the… yellow… star… thistles?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Hey! Where’s the beef in that coral reef?

    Reefs That Protect
    Hey! Where’s the beef in that coral reef?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    A vaccine for bees? You're POLLEN my leg.

    Bee Safe Vaccinate
    A vaccine for bees? You're POLLEN my leg.

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    Apple
    Could matcha make your day a little more ‘TEA-rrific’?

    Matcha is Tea-riffic!
    Could matcha make your day a little more ‘TEA-rrific’?

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Maybe you should give that off-colored produce a second look!

    Bad Apples
    Maybe you should give that off-colored produce a second look!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Doc - it’s been two days! Where are my medical results?

    Bandage Diagnosis
    Doc - it’s been two days! Where are my medical results?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    That body language seems somehow... FISHY!

    Micro Personality
    That body language seems somehow... FISHY!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Somebody’s reading my mail!

    Unfolding Secrets
    Somebody’s reading my mail!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Thirsty for knowledge?

    Hashtag Yes-Filters
    Thirsty for knowledge?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Taste the rainbow

    Holographic Sweets
    Taste the rainbow

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    Apple
    LOL! A cat rubbing its face all over its toys! SO CUTE! Or is it?

    Kitty Cat Secret
    LOL! A cat rubbing its face all over its toys! SO CUTE! Or is it?

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    Apple
    Is your brain’s battery wearing down?

    Brain Unplugged
    Is your brain’s battery wearing down?

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    Apple
    Can corals live life in the fast lane?

    Current Events
    Can corals live life in the fast lane?

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    Apple
    Do bigger screens cause more visual fatigue?

    Big Screen Small Sight
    Do bigger screens cause more visual fatigue?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    When the flag goes up - it’s suppertime!

    Rice the Flag
    When the flag goes up - it’s suppertime!

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    Apple
    Are Dr. Doolittle and Disney princesses the ONLY ones who can talk with animals?

    Kangaroo Talk
    Are Dr. Doolittle and Disney princesses the ONLY ones who can talk with animals?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh