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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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    Could a cure for cancer be SLIMY?!

    Slimy Solutions
    Could a cure for cancer be SLIMY?!

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    E.T., is that you - or just microbes on Mars?

    Life on Mars
    E.T., is that you - or just microbes on Mars?

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    Ready for a breath of fresh air?

    Concrete Jungles
    Ready for a breath of fresh air?

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    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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    Airplanes powered by… ALGAE?

    Green Power
    Airplanes powered by… ALGAE?

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    Exercise is .. easy on the eyes?

    Exercise Eyes
    Exercise is .. easy on the eyes?

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    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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    Which way to the seafood buffet?

    Marine Mammals
    Which way to the seafood buffet?

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    Museums! Theaters! And… homework? 

    Exhibit A
    Museums! Theaters! And… homework? 

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    Do you need damage control - for your brain?

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

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

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

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    Need pain relief cream? Hold the bug spray!

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

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    What if you could prevent bedsores without breaking the bank?

    Bye Bye Bedsores
    What if you could prevent bedsores without breaking the bank?

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    Ain’t I a wizenheimer?

    Tau Me The Future
    Ain’t I a wizenheimer?

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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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    Got an ‘owwie?’ Could be worse!

    Pain Vibe Check
    Got an ‘owwie?’ Could be worse!

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    Stand back, FOWL beast!

    Wild Chicken
    Stand back, FOWL beast!

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    Bad mood? Try breathing.

    Take a Breather
    Bad mood? Try breathing.

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    Is the cure for cancer… the bench team?!

    Cellular Retirement
    Is the cure for cancer… the bench team?!

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    What's the big stink about Antarctica?

    Fowl Weather
    What's the big stink about Antarctica?

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    Fine, I’ll share with you, but not everyone!

    Schrödinger’s Robber
    Fine, I’ll share with you, but not everyone!

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    Got a boo-boo?

    Pond Scum to Super Gel
    Got a boo-boo?

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    Is your stomach grumbling?

    Breakfast for Life
    Is your stomach grumbling?

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    Touch ID just got a new wrinkle!

    Caught Wrinkly-Handed!
    Touch ID just got a new wrinkle!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh