I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. [This article is also available on the radio!] A smooth, white rock lying on the side of the road. Wouldn’t you want to know its true identity? Like a detective in a forensic investigation, a single drop of a “magic liquid” can unlock the […]

【This article is also available on the radio!】 When you talk about the strength and design of structures in class, what examples do you use? Probably familiar buildings, famous bridges, or diagrams from textbooks, right? But what if the structure you’re talking about is in a beautiful, picturesque landscape in a faraway country? That would […]

Here is the translated blog post, crafted to be natural, engaging, and easy for a native English-speaking general audience to read! Hello! I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer, and for me, every day is an experiment! You stand in front of a mirror and see “another you.” While it’s an everyday sight, the world inside […]

Ken Kuwako, Science Trainer. Every Day is an Experiment. What shape comes to mind when you hear the word “volcano”? Chances are, most of us picture that beautiful, straight-up cone shape, like Mount Fuji. But did you know that the world is also home to volcanoes as flat as a giant pancake, and others that […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. A Preparation List for Kitchen Volcanologists To replicate the Earth’s interior in this experiment, you surprisingly only need baking ingredients and common household items. The Main Ingredient (Magma Base): Pancake Mix Tools for Mixing Magma: Paper cups (2), Water, Spatula (or spoon) Tools for Creating […]