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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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    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
    At sea, sometimes SEAL-ing the deal is risky business!

    Grub Gamblin' Seals
    At sea, sometimes SEAL-ing the deal is risky business!

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    Apple
    Airplanes powered by… ALGAE?

    Green Power
    Airplanes powered by… ALGAE?

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    Apple
    Exercise is .. easy on the eyes?

    Exercise Eyes
    Exercise is .. easy on the eyes?

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    Apple
    Slow and steady wins the race…or does it?

    Learning in Double Time
    Slow and steady wins the race…or does it?

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    Apple
    Which way to the seafood buffet?

    Marine Mammals
    Which way to the seafood buffet?

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    Apple
    Museums! Theaters! And… homework? 

    Exhibit A
    Museums! Theaters! And… homework? 

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    Apple
    Do you need damage control - for your brain?

    Health Tracker
    Do you need damage control - for your brain?

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    Apple
    Hey - didn’t we meet at Central Perk...?

    Making Friends
    Hey - didn’t we meet at Central Perk...?

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    Apple
    Need pain relief cream? Hold the bug spray!

    Insect Wound Schmear
    Need pain relief cream? Hold the bug spray!

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    Apple
    More panes, more problems… WINDOW panes that is!

    House of Panes
    More panes, more problems… WINDOW panes that is!

Episodes
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    Apple
    Can AI tell if you have cancer?

    Smarter Cancer Predictions
    Can AI tell if you have cancer?

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    Apple
    Beanie Babies are back… on the menu?!

    Plant Steroids
    Beanie Babies are back… on the menu?!

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    Apple
    Got… Insulin?

    Got Insulin?
    Got… Insulin?

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    Apple
    Jetlag… in your tummy?!

    Jet Lag Jitters
    Jetlag… in your tummy?!

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    Apple
    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

    Sloppy Drunks
    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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    Apple
    Ah, the first day of spring!  Time to bathe our children in flowery essential oils and—what, no?

    Not So Essential Oils
    Ah, the first day of spring!  Time to bathe our children in flowery essential oils and—what, no?

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    Apple
    Can bacteria make us smarter?

    Brain Food
    Can bacteria make us smarter?

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    Apple
    Supermom, activate: baby force field!

    Super Mom's Immune Superpower
    Supermom, activate: baby force field!

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    Apple
    What does space taste like?

    A Salty Clue to Life Beyond Earth
    What does space taste like?

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    Apple
    Look out! It’s the A-Team!

    AI in ASL
    Look out! It’s the A-Team!

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    Apple
    Wanna heart that won’t quit? Jumping jacks, now!

    Heartfelt Hustle
    Wanna heart that won’t quit? Jumping jacks, now!

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    Apple
    Can your brain handle outer space?

    Space Brains
    Can your brain handle outer space?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh