Latest Loh Downs – Page 135 – The Loh Down On Science

Eye See You

January 1, 2021 Vivek Tyagi

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But what does that MEAN? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. It SEEMS easy to prove we’re seeing the same thing. I see an old blue mug; you see an old blue mug. But do we all

Altruistic Apes

December 31, 2020 Bela Abolfathi

Two Bonobo monkeys looking at a leaf that one of them holds

When it comes to helping strangers, what kind of ape are you? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. You might think altruism is a uniquely human trait. For example, when lending a helping hand, chimpanzees tend to favor their friends. But do other primates show

Color Me Happy

December 30, 2020 Quang Pham

Hey, adults of a certain age. Do you like to color? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science saying, coloring books! They’re not just for kids anymore. Adults claim they help reduce stress and improve well-being. But how effective are they compared to traditional art therapy?

ElectronINKed

December 29, 2020 Kimia Montazeri

Smartwatch weighing you down? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science, saying… How smart are they, anyway? Tracking your health and fitness is important – you want a device that knows you like your own skin! Faheem Ershad from the University of Houston has a solution.

Claudia successfully graduates

December 28, 2020 Claudia-Francisca Lopez Camara

Claudia successfully defended her Ph.D. Dissertation and is now Dr. López-Cámara! Her Ph.D. Dissertation title was “Numerical Study of non-premixed methane/air flames behavior under different body forces: buoyancy and electric field”. Claudia said that she “used computers to study how flames change in space, the Moon, or at different planets…and/or

Maureen successfully advanced

December 28, 2020 Claudia-Francisca Lopez Camara

Maureen successfully advanced to candidacy and is a Ph.D. Candidate! The advancement to candidacy exam accounts towards obtaining the Ph.D. degree and occurs before developing and defending the Ph.D. Dissertation. Congratulations, Maureen!

Brenna wins Dynamic Womxn of the Year Award

December 28, 2020 Claudia-Francisca Lopez Camara

UCI’s Womxn’s Hub awarded our manager editor Brenna Briggs the 7th Annual Dynamic Womxn of the Year Award. Brenna is a Ph.D. student in Chemistry studying air quality. The Dynamic Womxn of UCI Awards event celebrates and honors the incredible womxn who are leaders and role models actively making a

Ancient DNA

December 28, 2020 Lauren Urban

Fans of Jurassic Park, listen up! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. The tuatara is an ancient reptile with close ties to dinosaurs. It looks like a lizard, but has TEETH — and triple-digit birthdays! What makes this critter so special? Neil Gemmell and an

Toys for Tots

December 25, 2020 Quang Pham

A kid in the middle of a room plenty of toys

Are you buying too many toys for your kids?? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Children leave toys everywhere in the house. What a mess! Sure, playing is critical for child development. But does the NUMBER OF TOYS affect how children play? Alexia Metz and

Cuddle Buddies

December 23, 2020 Ted Yoo

Are hugs the new chicken soup? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Think of your gut as a soup of friendly bacteria. Everybody’s recipe is custom made to work with our bodies properly. These good bacteria help digest food and fight disease. Scientists know that