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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?

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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
    Are our kids doing a spit take?

    Drooling for Drama
    Are our kids doing a spit take?

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    Apple
    Homework or zombie battles? Why not … BOTH?

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

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    Apple
    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!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    WHO stole the cookies from the cookie jar?

    Fingerprint Frenzy
    WHO stole the cookies from the cookie jar?

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

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

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

    Worth a Shot
    Is your sleep quality ON THE ROCKS?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    You gotta dress to impress! Even in grade school!

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

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Are YOU a perfect… “nine?”

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

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Let’s get these blood cells into shape!

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

Episodes
  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    A spoonful of sugar helps us say, “Fake medicine, you’re GOING DOOOWN!” 

    CandyCodes
    A spoonful of sugar helps us say, “Fake medicine, you’re GOING DOOOWN!” 

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Getting ghosted after the first date?

    Foolproof Flirtation
    Getting ghosted after the first date?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Feeling a little fuzzy today?

    Foggy Thinking
    Feeling a little fuzzy today?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Speed reading? How about speed COUNTING?

    Eyeballing Behavior
    Speed reading? How about speed COUNTING?

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    You’ll want to pay attention to this...so listen up!

    I'm All Ears
    You’ll want to pay attention to this...so listen up!

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    Apple
    Venus - acidic and hotter than an Easy-Bake oven! Perfect place for life?! 

    Clouds of Venus
    Venus - acidic and hotter than an Easy-Bake oven! Perfect place for life?! 

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Is the early bird special. . . catch of the day?

    Betta Heart
    Is the early bird special. . . catch of the day?

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    Apple
    You're not leaving the table until you finish your… plastic?!

    Plastic Pacman
    You're not leaving the table until you finish your… plastic?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    The fountain of youth? It’s been discovered!

    Beauty Sleep
    The fountain of youth? It’s been discovered!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Fungus are friends, not foes!

    The Future is Fungus
    Fungus are friends, not foes!

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    Apple
    Are you a social butterfly by nature...or nurture?

    Mr. MICE_Guy
    Are you a social butterfly by nature...or nurture?

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    Apple
    Variety is the spice of life, but me – I just put vanilla in everything!

    Versatile Vanilla
    Variety is the spice of life, but me – I just put vanilla in everything!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh