I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment! Have you ever reached for a doorknob on a dry winter day and felt that sudden, painful “ZAP!”? That tiny spark is actually a phenomenon called “electrical discharge,” where electricity jumps across the gap between your finger and the knob. What’s truly astonishing is […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. Why does an iron nail rust, but a gold ring keeps its shine forever? How can a simple combination of metals in a battery generate electricity? The secret lies in the metals’ strong desire to become “Ions!“—in other words, their “Tendency to Form Ions.” […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your science trainer. Every day is an experiment. On a cold winter day, you might hear a crackling sound or see a spark when you take off your sweater, or notice your hair floating up after rubbing it with a plastic ruler. Everyone has experienced this strange phenomenon: static electricity. Usually, static […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. Hey everyone, here’s a circuit riddle for you! If you connect a battery and a motor with wires, the motor will obviously spin, right? But what happens if you introduce a component called a “capacitor” into the middle of that circuit? Will the motor […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. Uncover the Secret of Copy Machines?! A Bizarre Experiment Using Static Electricity With just the push of a button, a copy machine seemingly duplicates paper like magic. We use them constantly at schools, convenience stores, and offices, but have you ever wondered about the […]