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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
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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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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    H-two-Oh my … I’m thirsty!

    Gelation Hydration
    H-two-Oh my … I’m thirsty!

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    What’d you say? I can’t HAIR you!

    Hair, Hair, Everywhere!
    What’d you say? I can’t HAIR you!

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    Pikachu? More like pika-EWWW!

    Pika Perseverance
    Pikachu? More like pika-EWWW!

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    Stay thirsty, my LEAFY friends!

    Resilient Redwoods
    Stay thirsty, my LEAFY friends!

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    Is the fountain of youth… a smoothie?!

    The Fruit-tan of Youth
    Is the fountain of youth… a smoothie?!

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    High gas prices got you down in the dumps?

    Flying Food Waste
    High gas prices got you down in the dumps?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Can’t fall asleep without the T-V on?

    Watts Up Doc?
    Can’t fall asleep without the T-V on?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Does COVID 19 pass. . . the smell test?

    More Sniffs, Less Sniffles
    Does COVID 19 pass. . . the smell test?

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    This ocean… what… a… dump.

    Reef Recycling
    This ocean… what… a… dump.

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Could we cha cha slide our way to renewable power?

    Electrici-Tees
    Could we cha cha slide our way to renewable power?

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Welcome to the RAPP-iest place on earth!

    RAP Club
    Welcome to the RAPP-iest place on earth!

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    Beyond Burgers, Morning Star sausages, tofu bacon! Oh my!

    Healthy Hearts
    Beyond Burgers, Morning Star sausages, tofu bacon! Oh my!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Playtime – snack time – lunchtime - are we on schedule?

    Nap or Play?
    Playtime – snack time – lunchtime - are we on schedule?

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    Which marine mammal is not like the OTTERS?

    Otterly Cozy
    Which marine mammal is not like the OTTERS?

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    A high-rise – with a twist!

    Antiprism-tastic
    A high-rise – with a twist!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    When GIANT TORTOISES walked the earth…!

    Tortoise Attack
    When GIANT TORTOISES walked the earth…!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Look out - it’s the attack of the planet-eating suns!

    Planetary Diet
    Look out - it’s the attack of the planet-eating suns!

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    Pikachu? More like pika-EWWW!

    Pika Perseverance
    Pikachu? More like pika-EWWW!

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    Aww...our bitey little PTERODACTYL is ready to leave the nest!

    Spread Your Wings
    Aww...our bitey little PTERODACTYL is ready to leave the nest!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    What could YOU do with a third thumb?

    Three Thumbs Up
    What could YOU do with a third thumb?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Pop Quiz: How is an elephant like a ROOMBAH??

    Trunk-tastic
    Pop Quiz: How is an elephant like a ROOMBAH??

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    Open wide -- Here comes the airplane!

    Leisurely Lunch
    Open wide -- Here comes the airplane!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh