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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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    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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    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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    Dinosaurs once ruled the Earth. But how did some get a GRIP on the skies and trees?

    Dino Dexterity
    Dinosaurs once ruled the Earth. But how did some get a GRIP on the skies and trees?

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    There’s a new way to literally record brain WEAVES!

    Inclusive Brainwaves
    There’s a new way to literally record brain WEAVES!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Are we friends… or… ANTI-FRIENDS?!

    Friendly Memories
    Are we friends… or… ANTI-FRIENDS?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Everyone loves a wrapped gift, but what about your cells?

    Cellular Gift Exchange
    Everyone loves a wrapped gift, but what about your cells?

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    It’s a bird… it’s a plane… It’s Oumuamua!!!

    Cool-House Rock
    It’s a bird… it’s a plane… It’s Oumuamua!!!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Take a deep breath... or a miniature one!

    Mini Lungs
    Take a deep breath... or a miniature one!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Besides zombies...who ELSE loves BRAINS??

    Fresh Brains
    Besides zombies...who ELSE loves BRAINS??

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    More money, more PROBLEMS?!

    Married Money
    More money, more PROBLEMS?!

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    “Make new friends, but keep the old”  - but what if you move 10,000 miles away??

    Bees or Birds?
    “Make new friends, but keep the old”  - but what if you move 10,000 miles away??

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    Eat better to feel better? Now that’s un-BELLY-ievable!

    Gleeful Guts
    Eat better to feel better? Now that’s un-BELLY-ievable!

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    A stimulating technique that can jump-start language learning!

    Stimulated Learning
    A stimulating technique that can jump-start language learning!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Dream vacation of the future? How about the Moon!

    Visible Water
    Dream vacation of the future? How about the Moon!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Is your backyard a wildlife buffet?

    Backyard Feast
    Is your backyard a wildlife buffet?

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    Cooking is now literally a science

    Magic Tablecloth
    Cooking is now literally a science

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Is the future of teaching. . . robots?

    Robo Smarts
    Is the future of teaching. . . robots?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    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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    The early bird gets the worm, but how does that make it feel?

    Right On Time
    The early bird gets the worm, but how does that make it feel?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Play Fortnite, don’t play with me!

    Monkey Business
    Play Fortnite, don’t play with me!

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    Chilly with a chance of... falling LIZARDS?!

    Lethargic Lizards
    Chilly with a chance of... falling LIZARDS?!

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    Don’t even THINK about unplugging my night light! I’ll get scared! 

    Lights Out
    Don’t even THINK about unplugging my night light! I’ll get scared! 

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    Stayed up last night binging another streaming rehash?

    Grumpy or Gracious
    Stayed up last night binging another streaming rehash?

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    Do grandmas really have a “magic touch” for baking?

    Grandmas Hands
    Do grandmas really have a “magic touch” for baking?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh