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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 1:00Do you know which polished plumage contains a scintillating secret?! Zap!
Bird BeamsDo you know which polished plumage contains a scintillating secret?! Zap!
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Listen 1:00You‘d know if you were drowning, right?
Seal-O2 SensorsYou‘d know if you were drowning, right?
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Listen 1:00What if the Big Bang was a… big bite?!
Big Bang AlertWhat if the Big Bang was a… big bite?!
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Listen 1:00Is that little listening device in your pocket… a fire hazard?!
Slice-Proof Power PacksIs that little listening device in your pocket… a fire hazard?!
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Listen 1:00Even mitochondria - the powerhouse of the cell - needs a nap sometimes!
You Sleep, Cells CleanEven mitochondria - the powerhouse of the cell - needs a nap sometimes!
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Listen 1:00Before your next workout - take a personality test!
The Big Five in ExerciseBefore your next workout - take a personality test!
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Listen 1:00Have you ever ACTUALLY seen red?
Infrared in a BlinkHave you ever ACTUALLY seen red?
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Listen 1:00Is doggie disease detection a question of… attitude?!
Pawsitive ThinkingIs doggie disease detection a question of… attitude?!
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Listen 1:00Hey, coffee lovers! How’s your sleep?
Coffee ComplicationsHey, coffee lovers! How’s your sleep?
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Listen 1:00I’ve got a GUT feeling we know each other somehow!
Gut FeelingI’ve got a GUT feeling we know each other somehow!
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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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