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, […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. “Itadakimasu!” As you press your hands together to give thanks for your meal, did you know that your dining table has just transformed into a chemistry classroom? Think about squeezing a fresh lemon or sudachi citrus over grilled fish, or savoring the perfectly seasoned […]

I am Ken Kuwako, a Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. Circles and Waves. When you hear these two words, what shapes do you imagine? One might be the looping silhouette of a Ferris wheel, while the other is a rhythmic wall of water rolling across the ocean. At first glance, they seem like […]