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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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    Apple
    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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    Apple
    Having trouble remembering things? Just sleep on it!

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

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    Apple
    Now you see it...now you don’t!

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

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    Apple
    This study is a real brain DMT-ser!

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

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    Apple
    Are some asteroids faster than others?

    Asteroid Blaster
    Are some asteroids faster than others?

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

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

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    Apple
    Turning sweat into... electricity?

    Sweat It Out
    Turning sweat into... electricity?

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    Apple
    Exposing Benjamin Button’s secret...

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

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    Apple
    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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    Apple
    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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    Apple
    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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    Apple
    Do ROBOTS of a feather… flock together?

    Rowing Robots
    Do ROBOTS of a feather… flock together?

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    Apple
    It would be HIPPO-critical to say I get along with EVERYONE!

    Hippos in a Pod
    It would be HIPPO-critical to say I get along with EVERYONE!

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    Apple
    Salamanders, starfish and lizards, oh my!

    Growing Arms and Legs
    Salamanders, starfish and lizards, oh my!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Nine thousand ninety nine…TEN THOUSAND STEPS! Take THAT, Fitbit!

    One Step Ahead
    Nine thousand ninety nine…TEN THOUSAND STEPS! Take THAT, Fitbit!

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    Apple
    Too thin, too thick, Or...JUST RIGHT??!

    Sprinter Footwear
    Too thin, too thick, Or...JUST RIGHT??!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    A picture is worth a thousand... lives?!

    Health Imaging
    A picture is worth a thousand... lives?!

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    Apple
    Clifford the SMALL Red Dog??? That can’t be right!

    Variety-Sized Pups
    Clifford the SMALL Red Dog??? That can’t be right!

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    Apple
    Ready for a breath of fresh air?

    Concrete Jungles
    Ready for a breath of fresh air?

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    Apple
    At sea, sometimes SEAL-ing the deal is risky business!

    Grub Gamblin' Seals
    At sea, sometimes SEAL-ing the deal is risky business!

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    Apple
    Airplanes powered by… ALGAE?

    Green Power
    Airplanes powered by… ALGAE?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Exercise is .. easy on the eyes?

    Exercise Eyes
    Exercise is .. easy on the eyes?

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    Apple
    Slow and steady wins the race…or does it?

    Learning in Double Time
    Slow and steady wins the race…or does it?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh