I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment! When we delve into Earth Science, students naturally start asking, “What exactly is a stratum (layer of rock/soil)?” Showing them diagrams and photos from the textbook doesn’t always click. They look unconvinced, asking things like, “Does it really stack up like that?” or “What’s […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. The little treasure of autumn rolling in the park… an acorn. Doesn’t finding one just make you happy? But did you know that this acorn holds the key to unlocking scientific wonders, and is even connected to space technology? This time, let’s dive into the […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Communicator. For me, every day is an experiment. 【This article is also available as a radio broadcast!】 One day, a friend who frequently makes fried rice at home asked me a peculiar question that popped into his head while tossing rice in his pan: “If you want a single grain […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. Have you ever looked up at the stars glittering in the night sky and felt your heart race, wondering, “What is the source of that light?” or “What lies at the edge of the universe?” In the past, astronomy was a somewhat specialized hobby. It […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. The immense force of a bowling ball spectacularly knocking down pins. The sheer impact when a pitcher’s fastball smashes into the catcher’s mitt with a thwack! Behind these powerful everyday phenomena lies a fascinating scientific secret: the moment an object’s “energy” is transformed into […]