Did you know there’s a plant seed often called the “flying jewel”? It’s the Alsomitra seed, and it’s famous for its ability to glide through the air just like a miniature glider. So why are these seeds such expert flyers? It’s a brilliant strategy for plants to scatter their offspring far and wide. The farther […]

Here’s a quick quiz for you! How do the plants we see every day manage to spread their offspring all over the world? The truth is, plants can’t walk or fly on their own. But to launch their seeds as far as possible, they’ve come up with some incredible and clever tricks. The plants that […]

Hi, I’m Ken Kuwako, a science trainer. Every day is an experiment! Return to the “Otobutsu” Special Page Have you ever heard of a “paperclip motor”? It’s a super simple motor made from a battery, some enameled wire, and a few paper clips. You might have even seen one in a science class or as […]

The term “electromagnetic induction” might sound complicated, doesn’t it? You may have heard of “electromagnetic waves” and “electromagnets,” but “electromagnetic induction” might be a bit of a mystery. However, this phenomenon is an incredibly fascinating principle that is essential to our daily lives. Have you ever wondered as a child, “Wouldn’t it be great if […]

Have you ever seen a motor like this? First, you have to watch this video. I guarantee you’ll be amazed! For some reason, a piece of aluminum foil is spinning around and around on a battery. At first glance, it looks like it’s made of nothing but aluminum foil, a battery, and a thumbtack, but […]