Could matcha make your day a little more ‘TEA-rrific’? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Aren’t Matcha lovers ANNOYINGLY chill? Or are you the matcha head—and YOU’RE annoyingly chill!? What gives? Green teas contain the amino acid theanine, which reduces stress. Matcha takes it up
SOS! Invasion of the… yellow… star… thistles?! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Ever had an unwanted guest in your garden? I’m up to my neck in Pampas Grass! Invasive species can disrupt habitats, push out native species, and be agricultural pests. So how long
Can’t touch this…unless you’ve got ELKIN1! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Touch is central to being human. It allows us to navigate the world safely and connect with others. Touch requires physical forces to be turned into electrical signals our brains can recognize. What
No dessert until you’ve finished your…MOLD? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Plant-based and vegetarian meals are great choices because of their health and environmental benefits. But how can we make meat alternatives taste like the REAL thing? There’s a fungus among us—an edible type
Shock the system! In a good way? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. All vertebrates use electricity to move our muscles. But fish and eels can actually emit that electricity! How? Enter Sarah LaPotin and team from the University of Texas, Austin. The electric impulse
Don’t be a slouch! Get off that couch! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Seriously, how many hours do you spend sitting down? Our lives are practically glued to chairs. In the car, at work… Most of it is inevitable. But how does it affect
Beginning surgery! … Scalpel? Check! … Forceps? Check! … 3D printer?!!? What the—? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Nothing lasts forever! Except… to-do lists, red wine stains… and SCARS. Delicate skin, like the face or scalp, may scar long-term. But why settle? Youngnam Kang
POP goes the virus! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Just think about all the germs we touch everyday. Eek! Who knows how many contaminated surfaces we bump into. It’s impossible to keep them clean. Or is it? What if we could kill viruses and
Sorry, I can’t go out tonight… Got a date with my chatbot! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. University students have a lot of stress and pressure. From pressing deadlines to meeting new people, among other college things! Talking to anyone, or should I say
Bears on the move? It’s paw-sible! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Polar bears live in the FREEZING arctic. And brown bears prefer warmer forests. But sometimes they overlap, and have cubs together! What the—? Tianying Lan from the University of Buffalo and team investigated.
