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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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    What if we could save sight…with SOUND?

    Sound for Sore Eyes
    What if we could save sight…with SOUND?

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    Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?

    Sleepy Socializers
    Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?

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    Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter, under the sea!

    Reef Song
    Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter, under the sea!

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    Gimme a hand here! A third one.

    Beak Performance
    Gimme a hand here! A third one.

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    Got writer’s block?

    Move to Innovate
    Got writer’s block?

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    UGH! Stuck at ANOTHER red light!

    Green Driving
    UGH! Stuck at ANOTHER red light!

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    So…how was school today? Hello? Anyone there?

    Toddler Tea Time
    So…how was school today? Hello? Anyone there?

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    You can count on … BEES?!?!

    Bee Odd, Bee Even
    You can count on … BEES?!?!

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    Don’t even THINK about talking to me before I’ve had my fifth cup of coffee!

    Cool Beans
    Don’t even THINK about talking to me before I’ve had my fifth cup of coffee!

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    Have you ever felt your life flash before your eyes?

    The Road Death Traveled
    Have you ever felt your life flash before your eyes?

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

    Batty GPS
    Can bats see into the future?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Ignorance is bliss! Trust me.

    Blissfully Ignorant
    Ignorance is bliss! Trust me.

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    Low battery on my FITBIT!?! OMG NOOOOOO!

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

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    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??!!

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    Lovey, give us a kiss then!

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

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Ever dream of flying?

    Pigeons Dreams
    Ever dream of flying?

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

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

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    One person’s poop is another’s treasure!

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

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    Beep, boop, does not compute

    10/17/23

    Horse-power
    Beep, boop, does not compute

    10/17/23

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    Does my breath smell bad? Be honest!

    Stinky Breath
    Does my breath smell bad? Be honest!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh