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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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    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?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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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?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Who rocks the most fashionable hats!

    06/27/24

    Genetically Stylish Heads
    Who rocks the most fashionable hats!

    06/27/24

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Why did the water cross the membrane? To get to the other side of course!

    Water Works
    Why did the water cross the membrane? To get to the other side of course!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    I would walk five hundred miles …. with robotic help?!

    Walk Like a Robot
    I would walk five hundred miles …. with robotic help?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    When it comes to bedside manner, is your doctor “the biggest loser?”

    Weighing the Benefits
    When it comes to bedside manner, is your doctor “the biggest loser?”

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Wait, what did you SQUAWK? I didn’t quite catch that!

    Babbling Birds
    Wait, what did you SQUAWK? I didn’t quite catch that!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Luke, use the force… to talk?!

    Jedi Talk
    Luke, use the force… to talk?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    What if WE have the Midas Touch?

    Modern Alchemy
    What if WE have the Midas Touch?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Rufus, time for walkies!

    Toxic Poo
    Rufus, time for walkies!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Homework or zombie battles? Why not … BOTH?

    Gaming Bookworms
    Homework or zombie battles? Why not … BOTH?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Is it me, or are these crossword puzzles getting SMALLER??

    Eye-deal Solution
    Is it me, or are these crossword puzzles getting SMALLER??

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Stay chill… with jelly?

    Frozen Jelly
    Stay chill… with jelly?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Want to feel like a Jolly Green...ZEN giant?

    Tiny Tree-tment
    Want to feel like a Jolly Green...ZEN giant?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    There’s a new energy source...hiding in the shadows!

    Shadow Show
    There’s a new energy source...hiding in the shadows!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Let’s get these blood cells into shape!

    Blood Reboot
    Let’s get these blood cells into shape!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Howdy, neigh-bear!

    Friendly Neigh-bears
    Howdy, neigh-bear!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

    Worth A Shot
    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    How do YOU channel your inner Aaron Sorkin?

    Super-Script
    How do YOU channel your inner Aaron Sorkin?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Are YOU a perfect… “nine?”

    Laws of Attraction
    Are YOU a perfect… “nine?”

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    One Yoplait please…doctor’s orders!

    Daily Dollop
    One Yoplait please…doctor’s orders!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Pimples - they pack a PUNCH!

    Pimple Power
    Pimples - they pack a PUNCH!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Pooping bricks -- it’s just an expression! Or is it...?

    Rubik's Poops
    Pooping bricks -- it’s just an expression! Or is it...?

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    Ants in your plants?

    Handy Ants
    Ants in your plants?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh