Can depression be MELTED away?? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Depression is a widespread, global disability. Yet many patients don’t have access or even respond to antidepressant medications. Holistic alternatives such as yoga and meditation have been explored, though not proven groundbreaking. But how
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Nature can heal itself? LLAMA tell you how! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Glaciers are melting rapidly worldwide, leaving behind harsh environments without plant and animal life. The poor soil conditions prevent new ecosystems from developing for decades. Could animals help speed up this
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Yikes! When is the city gonna do something about these potholes? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Cities are growing – FAST – and urban planners need better data to keep track of where repairs are needed. How about keeping an EYE on them with
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Don’t WEIGHT for better sleep This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Tossing and turning all night? You’re not alone. Getting a good night’s sleep can be hard. This is especially true for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or A-D-H-D. Is there a safe way
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s SUPER cell! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Defense wins games…and life! The tortoise has a shell. The octopus changes color. And our bodies have the mighty immune system. But…How does it know how to target cancerous
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Genetically stylish heads rock the most fashionable hats! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Have you ever wondered why people’s heads are shaped differently? The portion of the skull that protects the brain is the cranial vault. Its shape is inheritable and can have implications
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Wanna better cup of joe? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. You’ve just rushed out the door after filling your coffee tumbler and – BLECH! Why does this homebrew taste so YUCKY? Grinding coffee beans produces static electricity. This causes clumping and a diluted taste.
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Pfft! Anyone can navigate with a smartphone… Try a compass! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Many marine animals, like sharks and rays, migrate seasonally. How do they find their way? Bryan Keller and team from Florida State University wondered if sharks use Earth’s magnetic
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What’s more exhausting: meetings on zoom, or in person? This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Virtual meetings are still often used for convenience. Regular users report feeling tired from multiple virtual appointments. Do video meetings really cause more fatigue? Or just more whining? René Riedl
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Why did the water cross the membrane? To get to the other side of course! This is Sandra Tsing Loh with the Loh Down on Science. Water works in many amazing ways, including inside our own cells! But how do we study something as invisible as water? Antoine Vian from
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