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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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    Apple
    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?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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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
    Help! I’ve POLLEN and I can’t get up!

    Pesky Pollen
    Help! I’ve POLLEN and I can’t get up!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    ACHOO! I’m feeling so Juras-SICK!

    Brontosaurus Bronchitis
    ACHOO! I’m feeling so Juras-SICK!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    For your consideration: a baffling conundrum - a question without an answer...Next stop…. The Twilight Zone!

    The Twilight Zone
    For your consideration: a baffling conundrum - a question without an answer...Next stop…. The Twilight Zone!

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    Apple
    Hunter! Gatherer! Farmer! Who works the hardest - or smartest?

    Ancient Energy Boost
    Hunter! Gatherer! Farmer! Who works the hardest - or smartest?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Why do today what you can put off until…whenever?

    Take Your Time
    Why do today what you can put off until…whenever?

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    Apple
    Cavities are a PAIN - and that’s the TOOTH!

    Sweet Tooth
    Cavities are a PAIN - and that’s the TOOTH!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Is there a cure for an achy breaky heart?

    Scarred Heart
    Is there a cure for an achy breaky heart?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    What if WE have the Midas Touch?

    Modern Alchemy
    What if WE have the Midas Touch?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Is it me, or are these crossword puzzles getting SMALLER??

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

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    What’s the “secret sauce” that makes two people click? 

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

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Feeling stressed? Drink some cocoa!

    Cocoa Relaxer
    Feeling stressed? Drink some cocoa!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Sure I’ll give you half my candy bar. But I’m NOT sharing with the whole carpool!

    Schrodinger's Robber
    Sure I’ll give you half my candy bar. But I’m NOT sharing with the whole carpool!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Is there a mind-tummy...connection?

    Gut's Up Doc?
    Is there a mind-tummy...connection?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Smartwatch weighing you down? Let it be drawn on your skin!

    ElectronINKed
    Smartwatch weighing you down? Let it be drawn on your skin!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    When it comes to speed-dial, ONE is the loneliest number!

    Lone Phone
    When it comes to speed-dial, ONE is the loneliest number!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Imagine training a WOLF PUP to sit!

    Wolf to Woof
    Imagine training a WOLF PUP to sit!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    When escaping danger, is it all for one, or a free-for-all?

    Suspicious Fishes
    When escaping danger, is it all for one, or a free-for-all?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    How does Instagram know the EXACT way to your wallet??

    Ad-itude
    How does Instagram know the EXACT way to your wallet??

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Lookin’ for treats in all the wrong places?

    Take a Break
    Lookin’ for treats in all the wrong places?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    “Life is plastic, it’s fantastic!” -- NOT!!

    Robot Patrol
    “Life is plastic, it’s fantastic!” -- NOT!!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Look out, Itchy and Scratchy - we’ve got your number!

    Scratch That
    Look out, Itchy and Scratchy - we’ve got your number!

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    Apple
    Tech support for your...brain?

    Silly-cybin
    Tech support for your...brain?

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh