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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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    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?

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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?

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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.

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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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    Is it me, or are these crossword puzzles getting SMALLER??

    Eye-deal Solution
    Is it me, or are these crossword puzzles getting SMALLER??

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    What’s the “secret sauce” that makes two people click? 

    Fast Friends
    What’s the “secret sauce” that makes two people click? 

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    Are our kids doing a spit take?

    Drooling for Drama
    Are our kids doing a spit take?

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    Homework or zombie battles? Why not … BOTH?

    Gaming Bookworms
    Homework or zombie battles? Why not … BOTH?

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    Doctor Doolittle isn’t the only one who can speak Pig Latin!

    When Pigs Talk
    Doctor Doolittle isn’t the only one who can speak Pig Latin!

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    WHO stole the cookies from the cookie jar?

    Fingerprint Frenzy
    WHO stole the cookies from the cookie jar?

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    “In a world...of zero gravity...you won’t BELIEVE your eyes....!” 

    Under Pressure
    “In a world...of zero gravity...you won’t BELIEVE your eyes....!” 

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    Tetris - the perfect fit for blocking boredom - and more?

    Blocking with Tetris
    Tetris - the perfect fit for blocking boredom - and more?

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    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

    Worth a Shot
    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

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    You gotta dress to impress! Even in grade school!

    School Spirit
    You gotta dress to impress! Even in grade school!

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    Are YOU a perfect… “nine?”

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

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    Let’s get these blood cells into shape!

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

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh