I’m Ken Kuwako, the Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. Fifteen pendulums sway, ripple like waves, twist into mesmerizing patterns, and then somehow return to their original positions as if nothing happened. The moment I saw this exhibit at the Science Museum, I couldn’t help but stop and watch. Take a look at the […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, a science educator. Every day is an experiment. Not many science teachers can say they’ve literally been knocked off their feet during class. But real-life science experiments often contain surprises that never make it into the textbooks. Today, I’d like to share a story from one of my own experimental mishaps. It’s […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, a science trainer. Every day is an experiment. Your Eyes Are Lying to You! The Fascinating World of Trick Art “Wait, is that moving?” “It looks 3D — but how?” Have you ever stared at something and simply refused to believe what you were seeing? Today I want to share a mind-bending […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, the Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. Stretch a balloon with a big “boiiing!” and suddenly your cheek feels warm. Let it relax back to its original shape, and it feels surprisingly cool. All you need is a single balloon. That’s enough to experience the fascinating world of thermodynamics firsthand. I […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, a science trainer. Every day is an experiment. “Why does it come back when you throw it?” Anyone who sees a boomerang for the first time asks that exact question. And it turns out the answer involves not one but several layers of physics — the same science behind airplane wings and […]