Pass the remote control… mice??? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Electromagnetic fields, or EMFs, are invisible energy fields created by flowing electricity. From TV remotes to MRI machines, EMFs have many uses! But can EMFs turn on… a gene?! Junyeop Kim and team at
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Does the Earth wipe its own… GAS?! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Permafrost is any ground that has been frozen for years, storing carbon. When thawed, that carbon is released as a gas, CO2. It escapes into the atmosphere, traps heat, and worsens climate
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Global warming means fewer ice hazards, right? Not so fast, Jack Frost. This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Hailstorms are among the costliest weather disasters. They can destroy crops, vehicles, and rooftops. So what happens to hail in a warmer world? Enter Shiyi Zhang and
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Conservation is a big deal – who should drive this project? Nature? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Let’s look at NATURAL rainforest recovery, with Timo Metz and team at Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany. They surveyed sixty-two plots in Ecuador’s Chocó rainforest. These
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Need a workout boost? Skip the energy drink and try headphones instead! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Scientific evidence shows that music can help you push through a workout. But could listening to your favorite tunes make you go EVEN HARDER? Andrew Danso and
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Your baby’s blood may have plastic baggage!! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Childhood leukemia is the most common cancer in kids. Rates keep rising. Are PFAS to blame? PFAS are chemicals that never break down. Food packaging is loaded with them. Enter Veronica Vieira
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A great violin should sing and inspire you, not make you wince. This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Violin making is a delicate craft – small imperfections can ruin everything. Traditionally, sound is only evaluated after the instrument is done. Adjustments can be time-consuming and
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Why did the fearsome T-rex have such tiny arms? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Finally, this age-old question has an answer! All with the help of Charlie Scherer and team from University College London. They studied the evolution of almost ninety different carnivorous, two-legged
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Don’t filter out this message! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Air pollution harms health, especially for children. They face greater risks for coughing and difficulty breathing. And, children in lower income and high minority areas have greater exposure. What can be done? Enter Shayna
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You don’t need an excuse to sleep in on weekends, but here’s one anyway! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. We all know that sleep is important. But, could it help protect your mental health? Researchers Jason Carbone and Melinda Casement found catching up on
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