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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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    Is the cure for cancer… a pair of strappy new shoes?!

    Velcro for Cancer
    Is the cure for cancer… a pair of strappy new shoes?!

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    It’s Stormy Monday....for spiders?

    Storm of Spiders
    It’s Stormy Monday....for spiders?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    You gotta dress to impress! Even in grade school!

    School Spirit
    You gotta dress to impress! Even in grade school!

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    Doesn’t Bob the Builder seem like a fun-gi?

    Fungal Construction
    Doesn’t Bob the Builder seem like a fun-gi?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    One man’s trash is another man’s…disinfectant?

    Clean And Green
    One man’s trash is another man’s…disinfectant?

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    Big city life - the sights, the sounds, the smells...is that PIZZA??!

    Scent Smarts
    Big city life - the sights, the sounds, the smells...is that PIZZA??!

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    I’m a poet and I show it – my feet are Longfellows!

    Laughter Detector
    I’m a poet and I show it – my feet are Longfellows!

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    “In a world...of zero gravity...you won’t BELIEVE your eyes....!”

    Under Pressure
    “In a world...of zero gravity...you won’t BELIEVE your eyes....!”

  • 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!

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Got an ‘owwie?’ Could be worse!

    Pain Vibe Check
    Got an ‘owwie?’ Could be worse!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Stand back, FOWL beast!

    Wild Chicken
    Stand back, FOWL beast!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Bad mood? Try breathing.

    Take a Breather
    Bad mood? Try breathing.

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    Is the cure for cancer… the bench team?!

    Cellular Retirement
    Is the cure for cancer… the bench team?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    What's the big stink about Antarctica?

    Fowl Weather
    What's the big stink about Antarctica?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Fine, I’ll share with you, but not everyone!

    Schrödinger’s Robber
    Fine, I’ll share with you, but not everyone!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Got a boo-boo?

    Pond Scum to Super Gel
    Got a boo-boo?

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    Is your stomach grumbling?

    Breakfast for Life
    Is your stomach grumbling?

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    Touch ID just got a new wrinkle!

    Caught Wrinkly-Handed!
    Touch ID just got a new wrinkle!

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    What your brain needs might just be… under the sea!

    Brain Food
    What your brain needs might just be… under the sea!

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    Invisible danger in the atmosphere?!

    YOLO Algorithm
    Invisible danger in the atmosphere?!

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    Your tummy knows what it likes. What about your teeth?

    Eat Smart, Smile Bright
    Your tummy knows what it likes. What about your teeth?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh