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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
    Seagrass in your hair? Yuck!?

    Seagrass Saviors
    Seagrass in your hair? Yuck!?

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    Apple
    How ‘bout a caffeine charged shopping spree?!

    Shop a Latte?
    How ‘bout a caffeine charged shopping spree?!

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    Apple
    Hey! Hey!! Why so “HANGRY”??

    Hangry For a Happy Meal
    Hey! Hey!! Why so “HANGRY”??

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    Apple
    Want to give your brain a leg up?

    Brain Boost
    Want to give your brain a leg up?

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    Apple
    Journey to the center of … YOU?!

    Ultra-Small Ultrasound
    Journey to the center of … YOU?!

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    Apple
    Love what you’ve done with the place… but it STANKS!

    Deep Dolphin Doo Doo
    Love what you’ve done with the place… but it STANKS!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Can bats see into the future?

    Batty GPS
    Can bats see into the future?

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    Apple
    Got a box of old CDs collecting dust?

    Sensing CDs
    Got a box of old CDs collecting dust?

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    Apple
    To the moon and beyond!

    Extraterrestrial Photosynthesis
    To the moon and beyond!

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    Apple
    Instant lungs: Just add water!

    Lung Story Short
    Instant lungs: Just add water!

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
    Listen 1:30
    Apple
    Can bats see into the future?

    Batty GPS
    Can bats see into the future?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
    Listen 1:30
    Apple
    Ignorance is bliss! Trust me.

    Blissfully Ignorant
    Ignorance is bliss! Trust me.

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    Apple
    Low battery on my FITBIT!?! OMG NOOOOOO!

    Skin in the Game
    Low battery on my FITBIT!?! OMG NOOOOOO!

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    Apple
    Who’s taking on racoons for the title of ULTIMATE DUMPSTER DIVER??!!

    Bin Birds
    Who’s taking on racoons for the title of ULTIMATE DUMPSTER DIVER??!!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Lovey, give us a kiss then!

    Spread With a Kiss
    Lovey, give us a kiss then!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Ever dream of flying?

    Pigeons Dreams
    Ever dream of flying?

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    Apple
    Someone got a flat tire on the highway - poor guy!

    Outsider's Tragedy
    Someone got a flat tire on the highway - poor guy!

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    Apple
    Time for bed...but first, just ONE MORE TikTok video!

    Blue Light Battles
    Time for bed...but first, just ONE MORE TikTok video!

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    Apple
    Ahhhh-CHOO! Was that your neighbor, or your sponge?!

    PORE-t Hole Pals
    Ahhhh-CHOO! Was that your neighbor, or your sponge?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    One person’s poop is another’s treasure!

    Diamond in the Dump
    One person’s poop is another’s treasure!

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    Apple
    Beep, boop, does not compute

    10/17/23

    Horse-power
    Beep, boop, does not compute

    10/17/23

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    Apple
    Does my breath smell bad? Be honest!

    Stinky Breath
    Does my breath smell bad? Be honest!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh