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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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    No more kibble, Fido! Look what you did to the rug!

    Dog Bodybuilding
    No more kibble, Fido! Look what you did to the rug!

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    Today, the elephant in the room is … a mammoth?

    Changing His-TAR-y
    Today, the elephant in the room is … a mammoth?

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    Do plants get SUNBURNS?!

    Plants' Sunscreen
    Do plants get SUNBURNS?!

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    Can you PAW-sitively predict a dog’s personality by its breed?

    Treats and Traits
    Can you PAW-sitively predict a dog’s personality by its breed?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Does coral serve a PORPOISE for dolphins?

    Coral Clinics
    Does coral serve a PORPOISE for dolphins?

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    Take a trip to the deli… or go for doughnuts with jelly! 

    Case of the Cravings
    Take a trip to the deli… or go for doughnuts with jelly! 

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    You think you’re feeling just fine–but are you?

    Feel the Thoughts
    You think you’re feeling just fine–but are you?

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    DID the Mayans predict the end of their own civilization?

    Dry Maya
    DID the Mayans predict the end of their own civilization?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Twinkle twinkle little star… “how I wonder what WE are???”

    Space DNA
    Twinkle twinkle little star… “how I wonder what WE are???”

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    They say love is a mixtape… of frog songs?!

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

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Could the next wave in air conditioning be trees?

    Tree AC
    Could the next wave in air conditioning be trees?

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    Is the next trendy all-natural cure. . .   Dog pee… !??!

    Pup-PEE
    Is the next trendy all-natural cure. . .   Dog pee… !??!

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    Is the fountain of youth… a smoothie?!

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

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Psychiatrists might be RAVING about a new treatment soon!

    Medicinal Molly
    Psychiatrists might be RAVING about a new treatment soon!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Beware the evil…  peanut?!

    Allergy Remedy
    Beware the evil…  peanut?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Aww... you have your mother's... poison?!

    Parental Poison
    Aww... you have your mother's... poison?!

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    No dessert until you’ve finished your…MOLD?

    Moldy but a Goodie
    No dessert until you’ve finished your…MOLD?

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    Can’t touch this…unless you’ve got ELKIN1!

    All the Feels
    Can’t touch this…unless you’ve got ELKIN1!

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    Would you take a cold plunge into a… better mood?

    Cold Plunge Awakening
    Would you take a cold plunge into a… better mood?

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    In the insect world, are there new ANT-ibiotics on the way?

    ANTibiotics
    In the insect world, are there new ANT-ibiotics on the way?

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    How do bacteria stay alive and relevant? They make sure they're well-cultured!

    Viruses Can Help Us
    How do bacteria stay alive and relevant? They make sure they're well-cultured!

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    Yawn! I’m tired, and also… sad?

    Sad Snoozers
    Yawn! I’m tired, and also… sad?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh