LAist 89.3Science
LAist 89.3Science

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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!


  • Wild Chicken
    Stand back, FOWL beast!
  • Tau Me The Future
    Ain’t I a wizenheimer?
  • Pain Vibe Check
    Got an ‘owwie?’ Could be worse!
  • Fowl Weather
    What's the big stink about Antarctica?
  • Bye Bye Bedsores
    What if you could prevent bedsores without breaking the bank?
  • Schrödinger’s Robber
    Fine, I’ll share with you, but not everyone!
  • Take a Breather
    Bad mood? Try breathing.
  • Nano-Bob the Builders
    Here comes snowman season… in your cells?!
  • Medium Black Hole
    Ever heard of Goldilocks and the three… black holes?!
  • Ant Clones
    Do you ever think your sibling comes from a different species entirely?
  • Insulin Infiltration
    Hey diabetics! Imagine ditching the daily needle routine!
  • Eat Smart, Smile Bright
    Your tummy knows what it likes. What about your teeth?
  • Pond Scum to Super Gel
    Got a boo-boo?
  • Breakfast for Life
    Is your stomach grumbling?
  • Eye Spy Memory
    Your eyes say more than your lips ever could.
  • Low Battery Brain
    Can we recharge our brains’ batteries? Literally?!
  • Tyranno-riffic Discovery
    Which came first: the chicken… or the T-Rex?
  • Brain Food
    What your brain needs might just be… under the sea!
  • Issue with Tissue Regeneration
    Tissue regeneration isn't out of earshot!
  • YOLO Algorithm
    Invisible danger in the atmosphere?!