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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
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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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
    Looking for a stylish new handbag? On to the produce aisle!

    Shroomy Bags
    Looking for a stylish new handbag? On to the produce aisle!

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    Apple
    This’ll put some hair on your…. heart?!

    The Hair-Heart Connection
    This’ll put some hair on your…. heart?!

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    Apple
    Is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable? Or…a superhero?!

    Tomato Superpowers
    Is it a fruit? Is it a vegetable? Or…a superhero?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    I can't sleep! It's insom-NOM-NOM-NOM-ia time!

    Sleep Munching
    I can't sleep! It's insom-NOM-NOM-NOM-ia time!

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    Apple
    Is it just me, or does being in nature make us feel more…rooted?

    Get Your Greens
    Is it just me, or does being in nature make us feel more…rooted?

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    Apple
    Bad work environment? Someone’s gotta speak up, but who?

    Workplace Bystanders
    Bad work environment? Someone’s gotta speak up, but who?

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    Apple
    Why did the chicken cross the road? And HOW did it avoid getting run over? 

    07/17/24

    Picky Travelers
    Why did the chicken cross the road? And HOW did it avoid getting run over? 

    07/17/24

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Get ready to be knocked out!

    Secrets of Syncope
    Get ready to be knocked out!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Don't WEIGHT for better sleep

    Sweet Dreams
    Don't WEIGHT for better sleep

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    Apple
    Yikes! When is the city gonna do something about these potholes?

    Identifying Urban Decay with AI
    Yikes! When is the city gonna do something about these potholes?

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? 

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
    Listen 1:30
    Apple
    Do you need damage control - for your brain?

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

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Hey - didn’t we meet at Central Perk...?

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

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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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