I’m Ken Kuwako, a science trainer. Every day is an experiment. On a dry winter day, you touch a doorknob and get a “ZAP!” or hear “CRACKLE!” when you take off your sweater. Everyone has experienced this phenomenon: static electricity. Did you know that this seemingly pesky thing actually holds an incredible power, just like […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, a science trainer. Every day is an experiment. A Brain from a Can?! Observing a Chicken’s Brain! “What, a brain from a can?!” When I first heard it, I couldn’t believe it. But when I actually opened the can, it was packed full of real chicken heads. In this article, I’ll introduce […]

Don’t you find that sound unpleasant? Experience the mystery of “beats” with this free smartphone app! Imagine an orchestra before a concert or a band during practice. You hear various instruments playing their own notes, and it can sound like a chaotic cacophony, right? Well, hidden within that sound is a fascinating scientific phenomenon. This […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, a Science Trainer. Every day is a new experiment. Have you ever heard the term “Thermite Reaction“? It’s a highly dramatic chemical reaction where iron oxide and aluminum powder are mixed and ignited, producing intense heat and light as iron is generated. This experiment, with its firework-like brilliance and the chance to […]

Ken Kuwako, Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. 【This article is also available on YouTube Music!】 I’ll say it again: dissecting fish is just plain fun. But are you thinking it might be too challenging to do in a classroom setting? This time, inspired by this hands-on lesson, I decided to tackle a Pacific […]