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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?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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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?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Pixels might be affecting your psyche

    Pixel Panic!
    Pixels might be affecting your psyche

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Can floss STRING along a healthier future?

    Rooting for Better Immunity
    Can floss STRING along a healthier future?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Gaston ate sixty eggs a day! How’s HIS cholesterol?

    EGG-cellent News
    Gaston ate sixty eggs a day! How’s HIS cholesterol?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    There’s gold in them there… MICROBES?!

    Archaea Attack!
    There’s gold in them there… MICROBES?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Splat! It was a fly-by pooing!

    Dropping Knowledge
    Splat! It was a fly-by pooing!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Can we outwit cancer’s dirtiest tricks?

    One Shot Wonder
    Can we outwit cancer’s dirtiest tricks?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Is the cure for cancer… psychedelic mushrooms?!

    Shroom with a View
    Is the cure for cancer… psychedelic mushrooms?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Join the enzyme evolution revolution… today!

    Maximum Efficiency
    Join the enzyme evolution revolution… today!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Can E.T. survive UV?!

    Lichenate Me!
    Can E.T. survive UV?!

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    Apple
    There are many ways to woo a lady, but have you ever tried… barfing?

    Romantic Retching
    There are many ways to woo a lady, but have you ever tried… barfing?

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Who’s really in charge? You… or your TUMMY?!

    Tummy Talk
    Who’s really in charge? You… or your TUMMY?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    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!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Feeling stressed? Drink some cocoa!

    Cocoa Relaxer
    Feeling stressed? Drink some cocoa!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Sure I’ll give you half my candy bar. But I’m NOT sharing with the whole carpool!

    Schrodinger's Robber
    Sure I’ll give you half my candy bar. But I’m NOT sharing with the whole carpool!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Is there a mind-tummy...connection?

    Gut's Up Doc?
    Is there a mind-tummy...connection?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Smartwatch weighing you down? Let it be drawn on your skin!

    ElectronINKed
    Smartwatch weighing you down? Let it be drawn on your skin!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    When it comes to speed-dial, ONE is the loneliest number!

    Lone Phone
    When it comes to speed-dial, ONE is the loneliest number!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Imagine training a WOLF PUP to sit!

    Wolf to Woof
    Imagine training a WOLF PUP to sit!

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    Apple
    When escaping danger, is it all for one, or a free-for-all?

    Suspicious Fishes
    When escaping danger, is it all for one, or a free-for-all?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    How does Instagram know the EXACT way to your wallet??

    Ad-itude
    How does Instagram know the EXACT way to your wallet??

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Lookin’ for treats in all the wrong places?

    Take a Break
    Lookin’ for treats in all the wrong places?

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    Apple
    “Life is plastic, it’s fantastic!” -- NOT!!

    Robot Patrol
    “Life is plastic, it’s fantastic!” -- NOT!!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh