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The Loh Down on Science is the fun way to get your daily dose of science -- in less than two minutes! Writer/performer and Caltech alumna Sandra Tsing Loh explains the world of science with a dash of humor. It's a program for those who love science as well as for those who avoid it!

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    • Sep 16, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Shake Your Buggy

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    Moth to flame? More like… suns out, buns out!

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    Hey, coffee lovers! How’s your sleep?

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    The Derm-inator

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    Is that a new freckle… or something more?

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    Don’t open Pandoraea’s box! Who knows what you’ll unleash!

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    Is the cure for cancer… a jog?

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    AI doesn’t miss a beat.

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    Clean Energy's Dirty Side

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    Does clean energy have a dirty downside?

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    ADAP! Ever heard of it?

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    Ooh, that’s the SWEET spot. Right between my fins.

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    Rockabye ultrasound…

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    Got a rodent problem? Here's some GNAW-ledge to sink your teeth into!

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    Could physics predict a crowd crush before it starts?

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    Cancer cures don’t grow on trees! Or do they?

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 1:00


    Turtle SHELL-FIE! WAVE hello!

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    Ctrl+V for DNA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 1:00


    Is science cutting corners… with DNA!?

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    The Not-So-Sweet Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 1:00


    Is there really such a thing as a “guilt-free” drink?

    Brain Plumbing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 1:00


    Declutter … your brain?!

    brain declutter plumbing
    Seat Belt Incentive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 1:00


    Click it or… raffle ticket?!

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    Evolution in the Depths

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 1:00


    No sunlight and few snacks… sounds like paradise… for an anglerfish!

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    Shadow Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 1:00


    No flash photography, and please, don’t feed the mold.

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 1:00


    Tossing, turning… and gasping for air!

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    Turning Yellow with Malaria

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 1:00


    Is your guardian angel… jaundice??

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    Gut Reset

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 1:00


    Is the cure for cancer… POOP?!

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    Is the Very Hungry Caterpillar… a very grisly scavenger?!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 1:00


    A fishing expedition… among the stars?!

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    Community Health Workers

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    Not all medical heroes wear… stethoscopes.

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    Digital Switching

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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 1:00


    Feeling older and… what’s the other word?

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    Ever been told not to play with your food?

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    Ahh, a breath of fresh … biometrics?!

    Brushing Up on Heart Health

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    Bad heart? Chew on this. It’s doublemint.

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    Neural Mic Drop

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    Mic drop!!!

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    Feeling the Heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 1:00


    Will the future be too hot to handle? Uhhhh…

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 1:00


    All hail, King Garfield the First!

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    Putt-Putt Problems?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 1:00


    FORE!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 1:00


    Didn't carbo-load before the race? Try some brains instead!

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    What if YOU’RE the problem? Dun dun dun!

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    Paging Doctor Bozo!

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    Would you eat more corn if it used less fertilizer?

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 1:00


    No sunny, no honey, know what I mean?

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 1:00


    It’s uh me, Bactario!

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    Remember being… A BABY?!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 1:00


    What’s turning the Red Planet green?!

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    Stop and smell the – *GAG*

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 1:00


    Feeling blue? Maybe it’s time to chat… with a bot.

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    Pop til you drop… weight?!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 1:00


    What’s black and white and… full of toxic sludge?

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 1:00


    What’s YOUR expiration date?

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 1:00


    Why does the caged bird sing… karaoke?!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 1:00


    Polly want… an iPad?

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 1:00


    Zombie outbreak! Who ya gonna call? Mommy?!

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