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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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    Could music be the KEY to healthy brains?

    Radio Brains
    Could music be the KEY to healthy brains?

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

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

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    Somebody’s reading my mail!

    Unfolding Secrets
    Somebody’s reading my mail!

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    Feeling down? Consider a TRIP to the doctor’s.

    Sunny Psychedelics
    Feeling down? Consider a TRIP to the doctor’s.

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    The age of cyborgs is here!!! Sort of…

    Cyborg Science
    The age of cyborgs is here!!! Sort of…

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    Architects should take tips from… chameleons?!

    Chameleon Construction
    Architects should take tips from… chameleons?!

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    Sounds like a great source of fiber!

    Delicious Electronics
    Sounds like a great source of fiber!

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    The solution to dirty drinking water might be… BACTERIA!?

    Bacterial Buddies
    The solution to dirty drinking water might be… BACTERIA!?

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    Can we take a lunch break? I’m so HANGRY

    Hangry Cycles
    Can we take a lunch break? I’m so HANGRY

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    LOL! A cat rubbing its face all over its toys! SO CUTE! Or is it?

    Kitty Cat Secret
    LOL! A cat rubbing its face all over its toys! SO CUTE! Or is it?

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    What’s the secret to luscious locks?

    Luscious Locks
    What’s the secret to luscious locks?

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    Pain got you HOT HEADED? Take a chill pill!

    Chill Pill
    Pain got you HOT HEADED? Take a chill pill!

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    We’re not the only ones having fun in the sun this summer!

    Solar Cyborg Bacteria
    We’re not the only ones having fun in the sun this summer!

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    Are you only as old as you THINK?

    Young at Mind
    Are you only as old as you THINK?

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    Space, the final frontier - for bacteria!

    To Infini-tea and Beyond
    Space, the final frontier - for bacteria!

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    Country roads… take you home?? Literally?

    Navigational Skills
    Country roads… take you home?? Literally?

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    No more kibble, Fido! Look what you did to the rug!

    Dog Bodybuilding
    No more kibble, Fido! Look what you did to the rug!

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    Today, the elephant in the room is … a mammoth?

    Changing His-TAR-y
    Today, the elephant in the room is … a mammoth?

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    Do plants get SUNBURNS?!

    Plants' Sunscreen
    Do plants get SUNBURNS?!

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    Can you PAW-sitively predict a dog’s personality by its breed?

    Treats and Traits
    Can you PAW-sitively predict a dog’s personality by its breed?

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    Does coral serve a PORPOISE for dolphins?

    Coral Clinics
    Does coral serve a PORPOISE for dolphins?

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    Take a trip to the deli… or go for doughnuts with jelly! 

    Case of the Cravings
    Take a trip to the deli… or go for doughnuts with jelly! 

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh