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The Loh Down on Science

American Public Media

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...

Location:

Pasadena, CA

Description:

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!

Language:

English

Contact:

474 South Raymond Avenue Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 583-5100


Episodes
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Immunity by String

5/8/2026
Lemme give you a shot in the mouth!

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Vanishing Star Trick

5/7/2026
For my next trick, I will make a STAR… DISAPPEAR?!

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Baby Microbiomes

5/6/2026
On Wednesdays, we wear... diapers? Puh, Mean Girls.

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A Banana Bunch of Problems

5/5/2026
A banana a day might NOT keep the doctor away.

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The Interstellar Weatherman

5/4/2026
How’s the weather… on the sun?!

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Ink-credible Films

5/1/2026
Is Mona Lisa smiling or frowning…and why does she have tentacles?!

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Instant Silence

4/30/2026
Seen at 2:17 p.m. Replied at… never.

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Pleistocene Park

4/29/2026
Mammoth nuggets are back on the menu!

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Thymus Encore

4/28/2026
Most organs are a one-hit wonder. Once they’re gone, they’re gone, right???

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Telling TAILS

4/27/2026
Are we FISHING for trouble in clear waters?

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Flushing Red Flags

4/24/2026
Are you missing cues… if you can't see all the… hues???

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Nano-Sized Robots

4/23/2026
They could even make Marvel movies bearable again.

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Warming the Web

4/22/2026
The digital world is warmer than you think.

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Nature’s Cleanup Crew

4/21/2026
Humans are great at making chemicals that never leave.

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Shape Shifters

4/20/2026
Where do fish evolve the fastest: warm seas or icy waters?

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Cleaner Worms

4/17/2026
Ah, clean as a… worm?!

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Ozempic and Groceries

4/16/2026
Did Kroger lose a little fat on its rump?

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Snooping Dogs

4/15/2026
Is your dog…a bit SNOOPY?

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Buzzing for Good Vibes

4/14/2026
“BEE don’t kill my vibe! BEE don’t kill my vibe!”

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Taking a Leaf Breather

4/13/2026
Ever seen a plant take a breather?

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