Science View - Season 15 / Year 2026
Season 15 / Year 2026
Episodes
Lending an Ear to the Tiny, Symbiotic World of Lichen
Lichen is an organism made from the symbiosis of fungus and algae. Although it can adapt to life in extremely harsh environments, manmade threats such as global warming are disrupting its existence.
Motion Sickness: The Timeless Challenge of Human Travel
From sea voyages to space travel, humanity has always faced one common problem: motion sickness. Discover how scientists are unraveling its mechanisms.
Decoding Climate Change through Snow
Japan's glaciologists have studied snow composition for nearly a century, and have recently developed methods such as a simulation model that reveal its connection to climate change.
Mt. Fuji's Mountaintop Research Facility
At Mt. Fuji's 3,776-meter summit, scientists study clouds, lightning, and climate. Vanguard Researchers features a mind-controlled prosthetic arm.
Squid Survival!
Squid and cuttlefish use camouflage not just to hide but to communicate. Vanguard Researchers explores the mechanism behind plant immunity.
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