“This is a monocot, and this is a dicot—just memorize them.” Plant classification is often taught with a simple statement like that. But behind those labels lies a fascinating opportunity to explore one of science’s biggest questions: Why do we classify living things this way in the first place? In today’s lesson, students become detectives, […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, the Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. “Right now, I’m traveling through space at more than 1,000 km/h thanks to Earth’s rotation.” Even if someone told you that, it probably wouldn’t feel real at all. That’s because the Earth, the atmosphere, the oceans, and even our own bodies are all moving […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, the Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. This article is based on the book “High School Physics Refresher for Adults.” 大人のための高校物理復習帳【特設ページ】 “I’m out of energy… I can’t move another step!” Chances are you’ve said something like that yourself. We hear the word “energy” all the time in everyday life. But if […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, the Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment. Have you ever tried that magical candy that changes color right before your eyes? If you’re in Japan, you probably know it as “Neru Neru Nerune.” Many of us remember the excitement of mixing a little powder with water and watching it transform from […]

I’m Science Trainer Ken Kuwako. Every day is an experiment. Back to the Special Feature Page Here’s a fun experiment you can even use for a science fair project to discover what powers a linear motor train. What if someone told you there’s a vehicle that can travel at 600 km/h (about 370 mph) without […]