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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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    Having trouble remembering things? Just sleep on it!

    A Snooze Boost
    Having trouble remembering things? Just sleep on it!

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    Now you see it...now you don’t!

    Plant Magicians
    Now you see it...now you don’t!

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    This study is a real brain DMT-ser!

    Healing Tea
    This study is a real brain DMT-ser!

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    Are some asteroids faster than others?

    Asteroid Blaster
    Are some asteroids faster than others?

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    What a tangled web we weave...in space?!

    Space Spiders
    What a tangled web we weave...in space?!

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    Turning sweat into... electricity?

    Sweat It Out
    Turning sweat into... electricity?

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    Exposing Benjamin Button’s secret...

    Cellular Time Travel
    Exposing Benjamin Button’s secret...

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    How do you get back in the game, coffee or nap?

    Coffee or Nap?
    How do you get back in the game, coffee or nap?

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    An unexpected new use for our old friend, the inflatable tube dancer!

    Daunted Dingoes
    An unexpected new use for our old friend, the inflatable tube dancer!

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    Soil too dry to grow crops? Fear not!

    Down to Earth
    Soil too dry to grow crops? Fear not!

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    This “undo button” could be a lifesaver!

    Ctrl Z Medicine
    This “undo button” could be a lifesaver!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Sweet chrome dome, Ratman!

    Bald No More
    Sweet chrome dome, Ratman!

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    Is sugar carcinogenic?!

    Sugarcoating Lung Cancer
    Is sugar carcinogenic?!

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    Get ready for a tail-wagging discovery!

    Paw-sitively Brilliant
    Get ready for a tail-wagging discovery!

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    Beep, beep! That guy ahead’s not just a bad driver, he’s destroying the planet!

    Green Driving
    Beep, beep! That guy ahead’s not just a bad driver, he’s destroying the planet!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Are MICROplastics making BIG impacts?

    Bacteria's Microplastic Power-Up
    Are MICROplastics making BIG impacts?

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    Time heals all wounds—but how about honey?

    Honey Fix
    Time heals all wounds—but how about honey?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Can lidocaine… mess up your brain?!

    Lidocaine Brain Pain
    Can lidocaine… mess up your brain?!

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    Can’t fall asleep without the comforting glow of your devices?

    Watts Up Doc?
    Can’t fall asleep without the comforting glow of your devices?

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    Buzz off, lover boy.

    Spying Flies
    Buzz off, lover boy.

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    From H-5…. to high five!

    Sense the Flu
    From H-5…. to high five!

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    Craving sweets? Blame your gut!

    Sweet Tooth or Sweet Gut?
    Craving sweets? Blame your gut!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh