Ying Huang – Page 3 – The Loh Down On Science

Exhibit A

June 15, 2022 Ying Huang

Museums! Theaters! And… homework? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Watch meteors at the planetarium, admire Water lilies at the Met, enjoy Shakespeare in the Park! Most kids would probably MUCH rather go on field trips than sit in a classroom! But does all that

Sprinter Footwear

June 14, 2022 Ying Huang

Too thick? Too thin? Or… JUST RIGHT??! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science, saying… what shoe do YOU do? Some runners prefer shoes with thick midsoles. They’re comfy and absorb shock. Others complain that cushioned shoes ruin their strides and make their legs sore! What’s

Virtually Painless

April 29, 2022 Ying Huang

Lost at Minecraft AGAIN? Painful! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science, asking…but what if video games could bring pain RELIEF? Henry Xiang and team from the Nationwide Children’s Hospital tried this out on pediatric burn patients. They designed a virtual reality game requiring patients to

School Spirit

April 25, 2022 Ying Huang

You gotta dress to impress! Even in grade school! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. School uniforms – love ‘em or hate ‘em? Some educators believe wearing uniforms improves student behavior and strengthens school spirit. Others think dressing alike prevents students from expressing their true

Laughter Detector

April 8, 2022 Ying Huang

I’m a poet and I show it – my feet are Longfellows! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. No offense, Dad – but Dad jokes are THE WORST! Sometimes you can’t help but laugh. Or…you might share the laughter — just to be polite! Enter

Gender Interest?

March 15, 2022 Ying Huang

Say hello to…Rocket Science Barbie! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. These days, there are no gender limits when it comes to careers! Yet people STILL tend to think boys are more interested than girls in engineering. When does this stereotype get started? Enter Allison

Alphabet Soup-er

January 21, 2022 Ying Huang

Learning your A-B-Cs? Piece of cake! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science, saying — You just have to remember the song! But what if the language you’re learning doesn’t have A-B-Cs? What’s the best way to learn a foreign alphabet – reading, typing or writing?

Vocabulary Exercise

January 14, 2022 Ying Huang

Could joining the swim team turn your kid into a spelling champ? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Jumping jacks and burpees can help us lose holiday pounds… AND master that Sunday crossword! That’s right! Studies show exercise helps improve brain activity. But what’s the

Freshman Fifteen

January 5, 2022 Ying Huang

Hey, freshmen – is college WEIGHING on you – literally? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Rumor has it – college students end their first year heavier, and not just in knowledge! But is the FRESHMAN FIFTEEN really a thing? Enter Yangyang Deng and team

Sound Asleep?

January 4, 2022 Ying Huang

Shh, don’t wake the baby! She’s busy learning… This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. “Mama, dada, MORE!!”… Babies pick up words so quickly! When kids memorize words, specific regions of the brain go into hyper-drive. But where does this speed-learning take place in BABIES’ brains??