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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
    We’ve got chemistry…literally!

    Scents and Sensibility
    We’ve got chemistry…literally!

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    Apple
    When talking to animals, don’t get HORSE!

    Hoofed Hollering
    When talking to animals, don’t get HORSE!

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    Apple
    Snip snip -  good as new!

    Genetic Scissors
    Snip snip -  good as new!

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    Apple
    Remember… BACTERIA never forget!

    Swarming Storage
    Remember… BACTERIA never forget!

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    Apple
    Is what’s good for the goose… good for the farmer?

    Friendly Fowl
    Is what’s good for the goose… good for the farmer?

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    Apple
    Could pregnancy be a walk in the park if it were… virtual?!

    Going to the Park, Virtually
    Could pregnancy be a walk in the park if it were… virtual?!

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    Apple
    Shock the system! In a good way?

    An Electric Eel-ing
    Shock the system! In a good way?

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    Apple
    Don’t be a slouch! Get off that couch!

    The Golden Steps
    Don’t be a slouch! Get off that couch!

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    Apple
    The perfect origami figure is… a cancer treatment?

    Origami Therapy
    The perfect origami figure is… a cancer treatment?

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    Apple
    You’re putting WHAT inside me?!

    Surgery Stickers
    You’re putting WHAT inside me?!

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
    Listen 1:30
    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!

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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?

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    Apple
    That body language seems somehow... FISHY!

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

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    Apple
    Somebody’s reading my mail!

    Unfolding Secrets
    Somebody’s reading my mail!

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    Apple
    Thirsty for knowledge?

    Hashtag Yes-Filters
    Thirsty for knowledge?

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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?

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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