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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
    Eye see, you see, we see. 

    Eye See You
    Eye see, you see, we see. 

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    Apple
    Beware the dead spider robots! 

    Resurrecting Spiders
    Beware the dead spider robots! 

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    Apple
    It’s raining cats, dogs, and… NANODIAMONDS?!

    Nanodiamonds in the Rough
    It’s raining cats, dogs, and… NANODIAMONDS?!

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    Apple
    Could flower power take a bite out of the energy crisis? 

    Flower Power Devour
    Could flower power take a bite out of the energy crisis? 

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    Apple
    The dog whisperer.. or the human whisperer!?

    Dog Person
    The dog whisperer.. or the human whisperer!?

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    Apple
    Is it just me, or is it HOT in here?

    Spastic Plastic
    Is it just me, or is it HOT in here?

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    Apple
    If you love cats, blink once!

    Friendly Felines
    If you love cats, blink once!

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    Apple
    Wind energy ISN’T for the birds?

    Flier Friendly
    Wind energy ISN’T for the birds?

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    Apple
    Plants are keeping secrets from us! 

    Planting Secrets
    Plants are keeping secrets from us! 

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    Apple
    Need a change in routine?

    Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
    Need a change in routine?

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    There’s a new energy source...hiding in the shadows!

    Shadow Show
    There’s a new energy source...hiding in the shadows!

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    Apple
    Let’s get these blood cells into shape!

    Blood Reboot
    Let’s get these blood cells into shape!

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    Apple
    Howdy, neigh-bear!

    Friendly Neigh-bears
    Howdy, neigh-bear!

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    Apple
    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

    Worth A Shot
    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

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    Apple
    How do YOU channel your inner Aaron Sorkin?

    Super-Script
    How do YOU channel your inner Aaron Sorkin?

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    Apple
    Are YOU a perfect… “nine?”

    Laws of Attraction
    Are YOU a perfect… “nine?”

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    Apple
    One Yoplait please…doctor’s orders!

    Daily Dollop
    One Yoplait please…doctor’s orders!

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    Apple
    Pimples - they pack a PUNCH!

    Pimple Power
    Pimples - they pack a PUNCH!

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    Apple
    Pooping bricks -- it’s just an expression! Or is it...?

    Rubik's Poops
    Pooping bricks -- it’s just an expression! Or is it...?

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    Apple
    Ants in your plants?

    Handy Ants
    Ants in your plants?

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    Apple
    Whoa, I’m flying! Or am I?

    Dream And Learn
    Whoa, I’m flying! Or am I?

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    Apple
    Wind farms cause some warming – but it’s still better than some alternatives!

    Windy Warming
    Wind farms cause some warming – but it’s still better than some alternatives!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh