A History of Violets
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The Loh Down on Science
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...
Episodes
20 of 224 episodesTired Brain
*Phew* A stressful day … If only I could remember it!
The Two-Faced Material
Look on the bright side – which side is that again?
Pigeon Magnet!
Who needs a compass? Get thee a pigeon!
From Flow to Fix
Does menstrual blood have healing powers?!
Can Soil Remember Droughts?
Does soil hold memories?
The Best of Both Worlds
Wouldn't it be nice if… our implants weren't toxic?!
Jalopy Brains
TWO things happen when you get old: ONE… your memory goes, TWO… can't remember
BEE-lieve it
Can you teach a bee to play soccer?
Sweaty Wearables
I know it's hot, but don't wipe your sweat away! It's valuable information!
Water Magic Jackets
Jackets keep you warm. And stylish! Now they can quench your thirst?
Thymus Time
It's thymus time, baby!
Get in Loser…We MIGHT Be Going to Mars
Ride Sally ride, but if you're going to Mars… bring protection.
No Speech, No Problem
Imagine speaking without making a sound?
The Geometry Genius Plant
Are houseplants geometry whizzes?
Catch-up Sleep
*Yawns* Maybe…it is time to …. *snores*
Smart Patch
Doctor, doctor! What should I do about this weird mark on my shoulder?
Make Smoking Uncool Again
Crop-tops, capris, and… cigarettes? Not cool!
Robot Walk
Could robots give us a leg up?
Voting Booth Health
Vote your conscience, or vote your… amygdala!?