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

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

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    Apple
    Let’s get these blood cells into shape!

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

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    Apple
    Howdy, neigh-bear!

    Friendly Neigh-bears
    Howdy, neigh-bear!

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    Apple
    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

    Worth A Shot
    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

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    Apple
    How do YOU channel your inner Aaron Sorkin?

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

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    Apple
    Are YOU a perfect… “nine?”

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

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    Apple
    One Yoplait please…doctor’s orders!

    Daily Dollop
    One Yoplait please…doctor’s orders!

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    Apple
    Pimples - they pack a PUNCH!

    Pimple Power
    Pimples - they pack a PUNCH!

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    Apple
    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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    Apple
    Ants in your plants?

    Handy Ants
    Ants in your plants?

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    An apple a day keeps the doctor away…right???

    Lean Green Machines!
    An apple a day keeps the doctor away…right???

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    Apple
    What ancient craft is out of this world?

    Origami Spaceship
    What ancient craft is out of this world?

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    Apple
    Could the next medical breakthrough be… in your pocket?

    Mobile Medic
    Could the next medical breakthrough be… in your pocket?

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    Apple
    BEETHOVEN’S WIG! IS VERY BIG!

    Ode to Genomics
    BEETHOVEN’S WIG! IS VERY BIG!

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    Apple
    Voyage to the bottom of the sea....literally!

    Deep Eels
    Voyage to the bottom of the sea....literally!

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    Apple
    Birds of a feather flock together. But how about us humans?

    Friendly Brains
    Birds of a feather flock together. But how about us humans?

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    Apple
    As Woody says - “There’s a snake in my boot!”

    Toxic Toolbox
    As Woody says - “There’s a snake in my boot!”

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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
    Can cats help us create the PURRR-fect hairbrush?

    Tongue Tech
    Can cats help us create the PURRR-fect hairbrush?

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    Apple
    Does like cure like when it comes to… WILDFIRES?

    Fighting Fire with Fire
    Does like cure like when it comes to… WILDFIRES?

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    Apple
    Could music be the KEY to healthy brains?

    Radio Brains
    Could music be the KEY to healthy brains?

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    Apple
    New insight on jet technology from... insect pee?!

    Pee is for Propulsion
    New insight on jet technology from... insect pee?!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh