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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 well as for those who avoid it!

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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The Coolest Bugs

2/19/2026
Time to take down the Christmas lights… ack! They’re flying!

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Plantlife in Death

2/18/2026
Death Valley might need a name change!

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Satellite Referee

2/17/2026
Cutting carbon is a global hot potato!

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Electric Eukaryotes

2/16/2026
Could bacteria be… a bright spot?

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Cosmic Meet-Cute

2/13/2026
Is true love written in the stars?

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Tiny, but Mighty!

2/12/2026
Got a clog? Here comes a microscopic cleaning crew!

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Fungus Among Us

2/11/2026
Who’s pulling the strings behind… Zombie Ants!

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Paging Dr. Mouse

2/10/2026
Could a mouse save your life? Maybe so.

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Hard and Soft Prints

2/9/2026
This gives a new meaning to a KNEESLAPPER!

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Dark Stars

2/6/2026
Can dark matter shine bright?

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Bowhead Paradox

2/5/2026
Is the cure for cancer in… WHALES?!

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Round the Lake

2/4/2026
Who knows what secrets lie deep below the shadowy water?

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Great Grains!

2/3/2026
Let’s break bread…

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Dogs Think Like Us

2/2/2026
Rover, watch your mouth!

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Frozen and Furious

1/30/2026
Think zombies are scary? What about awakening ancient frozen monsters?!

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Brain Power

1/29/2026
Brain surgery is a gamble, but the odds just got better!

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Profiling Space Ice

1/28/2026
What’s inside a cosmic snowball?

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Mind Over Metabolism

1/27/2026
Blood is thicker than… OATMEAL?!

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Beating Diabetes

1/26/2026
Ready for a dia-beatdown?

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Snooze School

1/23/2026
Can we REALLY learn new vocabulary in our sleep?

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