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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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    Apple
    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
    Octopus man, octopus man, does whatever an octopus can!

    Octopus Gloves
    Octopus man, octopus man, does whatever an octopus can!

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    Apple
    Air power plus water power equals… BUBBLE POWER?!

    Bubble Energy Generator
    Air power plus water power equals… BUBBLE POWER?!

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    Apple
    Here's a bright idea for washing your veggies!

    Light Wash
    Here's a bright idea for washing your veggies!

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    Apple
    SHHHH! I’m trying to SLEEP.

    Muting Moths
    SHHHH! I’m trying to SLEEP.

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    Apple
    Cardiovascular patients take heart!

    Woven Hearts
    Cardiovascular patients take heart!

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    Apple
    Can you reverse the age-old graying process?

    Dye Another Day
    Can you reverse the age-old graying process?

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    Apple
    Watch your tone!  Professor Fluffykins might be listening.

    Pet Talk 101
    Watch your tone!  Professor Fluffykins might be listening.

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    Apple
    Plant parents - this one’s for you!

    More Green Please!
    Plant parents - this one’s for you!

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    Apple
    Need a QUICK pick me up?

    Brewtiful Lasers
    Need a QUICK pick me up?

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    Apple
    Lookin’ for treats in all the wrong places?

    Take a Break
    Lookin’ for treats in all the wrong places?

Episodes
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    Apple
    But can A-I perform… open heart surgery?!

    Heart Smart
    But can A-I perform… open heart surgery?!

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    Apple
    Are bumble bees… BIGTIME PLAYAS?!

    Just Bee-cause
    Are bumble bees… BIGTIME PLAYAS?!

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    Apple
    Can A-I predict what goes on INSIDE our bodies?

    Predicting Biomolecular Interactions
    Can A-I predict what goes on INSIDE our bodies?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Does your diet have a BEEF with your lifespan?

    Life’s Meat and Potatoes
    Does your diet have a BEEF with your lifespan?

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    Apple
    Newsflash! Private detective A-I is on the Alzheimer's case!

    AI Outs Alzheimer’s
    Newsflash! Private detective A-I is on the Alzheimer's case!

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    Apple
    For a longer life, cut the cheese?

    Hungry for a Longer Life?
    For a longer life, cut the cheese?

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    Apple
    Plants versus bacteria. Who will win?

    Plants vs. Bacteria
    Plants versus bacteria. Who will win?

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    Apple
    Sun, sand, and…sedimentary rock?!

    Vacation on Mars
    Sun, sand, and…sedimentary rock?!

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    Apple
    Now see here, pig!

    Retinas in a Dish
    Now see here, pig!

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    Apple
    Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Let down your golden hairrr….conditioning secrets!

    Branching Out with Conditioner!
    Rapunzel, Rapunzel! Let down your golden hairrr….conditioning secrets!

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    Apple
    You won’t be-LEAF my tan!

    Rice, Rise, Repeat!
    You won’t be-LEAF my tan!

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    Apple
    They say love is a…mixtape of frog songs?!

    Serenading Ribbits
    They say love is a…mixtape of frog songs?!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh