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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
    Got a boo-boo?

    Pond Scum to Super Gel
    Got a boo-boo?

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    Apple
    Is your stomach grumbling?

    Breakfast for Life
    Is your stomach grumbling?

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    Apple
    Touch ID just got a new wrinkle!

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

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    Apple
    What your brain needs might just be… under the sea!

    Brain Food
    What your brain needs might just be… under the sea!

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    Apple
    Invisible danger in the atmosphere?!

    YOLO Algorithm
    Invisible danger in the atmosphere?!

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    Apple
    Your tummy knows what it likes. What about your teeth?

    Eat Smart, Smile Bright
    Your tummy knows what it likes. What about your teeth?

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    Apple
    Is the lizard behind Ozempic… running for the hills?!

    Save the Gila Monsters
    Is the lizard behind Ozempic… running for the hills?!

  • Loh Down Tile 2024
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    Apple
    Didn’t hit ten thousand steps today? Relax — you might not need to!

    Need for Speed
    Didn’t hit ten thousand steps today? Relax — you might not need to!

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    Apple
    Up in age, but young at heart!

    Clock Watchers
    Up in age, but young at heart!

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    Apple
    Is there a HIGH price on getting DOWN?

    Hashing Out Fertility
    Is there a HIGH price on getting DOWN?

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    Apple
    Can we recharge our brains’ batteries? Literally?!

    Low Battery Brain
    Can we recharge our brains’ batteries? Literally?!

Episodes
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    Apple
    Not many holidays in January, but—ah—happy Mel Gibson’s birthday!

    Blue War Paint for Everyone!
    Not many holidays in January, but—ah—happy Mel Gibson’s birthday!

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    Apple
    Lights, camera… neural action!

    Mind Movies
    Lights, camera… neural action!

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    Apple
    Happy 2025!  Oof da—  Have you heard about Norway’s Doomsday Vault?

    On Ice
    Happy 2025!  Oof da—  Have you heard about Norway’s Doomsday Vault?

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    Apple
    We can all use a helping … finger?

    A Helping Finger
    We can all use a helping … finger?

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    Apple
    Gotta have my drugs, man!  But short on cheddar!

    Chemistry Robots
    Gotta have my drugs, man!  But short on cheddar!

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    Apple
    Is the cure for drug overdoses under your skin?

    Making Rescue Within Reach
    Is the cure for drug overdoses under your skin?

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    Apple
    Would you be a good dead spider and grab that for me?

    Resurrecting Spiders
    Would you be a good dead spider and grab that for me?

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    Apple
    Hug a tree!  Especially if you are one!

    Tree-Friendly
    Hug a tree!  Especially if you are one!

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    Could the crack of dawn… make you crack a smile, as you get older?

    Right On Time
    Could the crack of dawn… make you crack a smile, as you get older?

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    Apple
    Follow the CHOCOLATE brick road?!

    Cocoa Relaxer
    Follow the CHOCOLATE brick road?!

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    Apple
    Could a cure for cancer be SLIMY?!

    12/05/24

    Slimy Solutions
    Could a cure for cancer be SLIMY?!

    12/05/24

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    Apple
    Once upon a time, each holiday photo was like Halloween!

    Red Eye
    Once upon a time, each holiday photo was like Halloween!

Credits
  • Sandra Tsing Loh