I’m Ken Kuwako, Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. A Preparation List for Kitchen Volcanologists To replicate the Earth’s interior in this experiment, you surprisingly only need baking ingredients and common household items. The Main Ingredient (Magma Base): Pancake Mix Tools for Mixing Magma: Paper cups (2), Water, Spatula (or spoon) Tools for Creating […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every Day is an Experiment! Have you ever gently dropped a sugar cube into a cup of tea? Even without stirring, a ripple of amber color slowly, yet surely, spreads outward… You might think, “Well, it’s dissolving—what’s the big deal?” But hidden within that seemingly “obvious” process is an […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment! “Time, stop!”—It’s a common line in movies and anime. Even though we know it’s impossible in real life, don’t you sometimes wish you could utter those words? Well, you actually can! Using the smartphone right in your hand, you can capture a strange, almost […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment! That familiar “zap!” when you touch a doorknob in the winter, or the subtle crackling when you take off a sweater… Static electricity can be a little annoying, right? But did you know this seemingly troublesome force holds a secret, incredible power—a kind of […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment! Imagine extracting a clear liquid from wine and setting it ablaze with a vibrant blue flame… It sounds like something out of alchemy, but this slightly sophisticated experiment is actually a scientific technique called “Distillation,” typically taught in middle school science class. Today, we’re […]