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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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Listen 1:00Do you ever think your sibling comes from a different species entirely?
Ant ClonesDo you ever think your sibling comes from a different species entirely?
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Listen 1:00Ever heard of Goldilocks and the three… black holes?!
Medium Black HoleEver heard of Goldilocks and the three… black holes?!
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Listen 1:30Welcome to the world-wide SPIDER web!
Web DesignersWelcome to the world-wide SPIDER web!
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Listen 1:30Does putting a new word in the dictionary mean people will actually USE it?
Counting Your HensDoes putting a new word in the dictionary mean people will actually USE it?
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Listen 1:30Could the gene for addiction be found in our past?
Viral AddictionCould the gene for addiction be found in our past?
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Listen 1:30How animals view each other’s worlds.
Seeing Eye to EyeHow animals view each other’s worlds.
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Listen 1:30Dinosaurs open wide, but they don’t stick out their tongues!
Tongue-Tied T-RexDinosaurs open wide, but they don’t stick out their tongues!
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Listen 1:30Seen that new movie? It’s a gas!
Suspenseful GasesSeen that new movie? It’s a gas!
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Listen 1:30Fractured fairy tales from prehistoric times
Once Upon A TimeFractured fairy tales from prehistoric times
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Listen 1:30Picnic cutlery joins the self-healing movement.
Plastic, Heal Thyself!Picnic cutlery joins the self-healing movement.
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Listen 1:30These shrimp may need a 12-step program!
Risky Red TideThese shrimp may need a 12-step program!
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Listen 1:30Fish are more sensitive than we think!
Fish FingersFish are more sensitive than we think!
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Listen 1:30Why do kids love Play-Doh? It can’t be for the taste!
Back on TrackWhy do kids love Play-Doh? It can’t be for the taste!
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Listen 1:30Does like cure like when it comes to… WILDFIRES?
Fighting Fire with FireDoes like cure like when it comes to… WILDFIRES?
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Listen 1:30Is there a way to make space crafts more sturdy with… arts and crafts?
Origami SpaceshipIs there a way to make space crafts more sturdy with… arts and crafts?
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Listen 1:30It’s a medical miracle -- for cats!!
(Un)treatable DiseaseIt’s a medical miracle -- for cats!!
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Listen 1:30What if we could communicate with dreamers?!
Sleep InvadersWhat if we could communicate with dreamers?!
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Listen 1:30Mama bears know: raising kids is like pulling teeth!
Molar BearsMama bears know: raising kids is like pulling teeth!
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Listen 1:30Fire up the video games - and let the healing begin!
Virtual RecoveryFire up the video games - and let the healing begin!
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Listen 1:30What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger! But the same is true for drug-resistant bacteria...
Venom CureWhat doesn’t kill us makes us stronger! But the same is true for drug-resistant bacteria...
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Listen 1:30Leave the brie out too long and it turns bland and rubbery. What gives?
Cheese CommunityLeave the brie out too long and it turns bland and rubbery. What gives?
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Listen 1:30Chores often slip our kids’ minds. Why?
Future ThinkingChores often slip our kids’ minds. Why?
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Listen 1:30They collected existing hair follicle stem cells from mice, looking for the goldi-LOCKS diet.
The Hair NecessitiesThey collected existing hair follicle stem cells from mice, looking for the goldi-LOCKS diet.
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Listen 1:30Is chemistry, oh. . . as easy as playing with Legos?!
Rebuilding PlasticIs chemistry, oh. . . as easy as playing with Legos?!
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