I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment! Today, I want to introduce one of the most dramatic and visually satisfying experiments in the chemistry curriculum: the neutralization reaction between barium hydroxide and sulfuric acid. This isn’t just your average chemical reaction. It’s a fascinating process where you can actually watch ions […]

I am Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. 【Read this article in English】 That refreshing “fizz” the moment a Ramune soda touches your tongue. Or the way a bath bomb vigorously releases bubbles as it dissolves in the tub. These are more than just everyday moments; they are dramatic chemical reactions […]

I am Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. Back to Special Page The “Pop!” That Opens the Door to Science: A Safe At-Home Thermodynamics Experiment 【This article is also available on Radio!】 There is something instinctively thrilling about seeing something launch right before your eyes. Have you ever looked at a […]

Hi, I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. To me, every day is an experiment! Pop quiz: what happens when “sour” meets “bitter”—two completely opposite personalities? In the world of science, we witness a fascinating drama called neutralization, where substances with intense traits hold hands and cancel each other out. Today, I’ll introduce you to an […]

Hi there! I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. To me, every day is one big experiment. 【Listen to this story on the radio!】 “If I jump inside a bullet train traveling at 300 km/h, am I going to slam into the back wall?” Have you ever had that thought? It’s a little scary to imagine, […]