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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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    Are our kids doing a spit take?

    Drooling for Drama
    Are our kids doing a spit take?

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    Homework or zombie battles? Why not … BOTH?

    Gaming Bookworms
    Homework or zombie battles? Why not … BOTH?

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    Doctor Doolittle isn’t the only one who can speak Pig Latin!

    When Pigs Talk
    Doctor Doolittle isn’t the only one who can speak Pig Latin!

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    WHO stole the cookies from the cookie jar?

    Fingerprint Frenzy
    WHO stole the cookies from the cookie jar?

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    “In a world...of zero gravity...you won’t BELIEVE your eyes....!” 

    Under Pressure
    “In a world...of zero gravity...you won’t BELIEVE your eyes....!” 

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    Tetris - the perfect fit for blocking boredom - and more?

    Blocking with Tetris
    Tetris - the perfect fit for blocking boredom - and more?

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    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

    Worth a Shot
    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

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    You gotta dress to impress! Even in grade school!

    School Spirit
    You gotta dress to impress! Even in grade school!

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    Are YOU a perfect… “nine?”

    Laws of Attraction
    Are YOU a perfect… “nine?”

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    Let’s get these blood cells into shape!

    Blood Reboot
    Let’s get these blood cells into shape!

Episodes
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    Aww c’mon, shed a tear!

    Cancer Catchers
    Aww c’mon, shed a tear!

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    Come out, come out, wherever you are…

    Nowhere to Hide
    Come out, come out, wherever you are…

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

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

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    Could cookies get ANY more a-PEEL-ing?

    Healthy Split
    Could cookies get ANY more a-PEEL-ing?

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    Sure I’ll give you half my candy bar… But I’m NOT sharing with the whole carpool!

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

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    There’s gold in them there… bacteria?!

    Golden Ticket
    There’s gold in them there… bacteria?!

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    Could burning fireworks cause cancer?!

    Bright Firework Future
    Could burning fireworks cause cancer?!

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    The newest fitness fad could be … skin?

    The Skinny on E-Skins
    The newest fitness fad could be … skin?

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    Cold weather--it’s SNOW joke!

    Snowproof Genes
    Cold weather--it’s SNOW joke!

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    Shower–optional

    Singing in the Brain
    Shower–optional

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    Ants–the ideal commuters!

    Ant-Nihilate Traffic
    Ants–the ideal commuters!

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    All I want for Christmas is… GLUE?!

    Sealed With A Kiss
    All I want for Christmas is… GLUE?!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh