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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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BAT-ter Beware

3/6/2026
Think of them as pocket-sized dragons!

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Frothy Plant Foam

3/5/2026
Oatology: noun, the study of Oat Milk.

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Sleuthing-Out Nanoplastics

3/4/2026
There’s danger in the air…

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Sight for Sore Eyes

3/3/2026
Can we fix dead pixels… in our eyes?!

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Trunk Tools

3/2/2026
Who needs a spa day when you’ve got trunks and a garden hose?

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The Birds Keep Chirping

2/27/2026
Some birds just can’t resist a midnight serenade.... But why?

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Concrete Power

2/26/2026
Concrete powered homes?! Sounds crazy! Or does it?

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Lightning Potassium

2/25/2026
Is there an early warning system for… seizures?

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Snout of the Ordinary

2/24/2026
Let’s just say, our ancestors were shaping more than just stone tools!

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Glorious Glass Printing

2/23/2026
Those who live in glass houses … should get a 3D printer!

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Sugar Rush, Tumor Crush

2/20/2026
Are we finished ruining soda for you? NOPE! Never.

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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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