Science ViewStagione 2016
On this program, you will encounter leading-edge researchers and their work... including world-renowned researchers who will join us in the studio. It's the perfect way to keep tabs on what's happening across a broad range of science and technology fields in Japan!
The program is hosted by a rotating lineup of "Science Watchers" along with Science Navigator Rena Yamada. Science Watchers are primarily university professors with expertise ranging from cultural anthropology to neuroscience. Each will appear on two broadcasts, bringing the perspective of their various fields to timely topics. You won't want to miss our Science Watchers' enlightening explanations of emerging developments in science and technology!
The Science News Watch segment highlights a story that has caught the interest of the week's Science Watcher. This is followed by the presentation of the day's main topic, a feature called The Leading Edge.
Science View will also cover Japanese manufacturing innovation. Michelle Yamamoto reports each week on one Takumi - a modern-day master of manufacturing innovation - on the J-Innovators segment.
Beginning on January 8th, a 28-minute program will be broadcast each Sunday at 9:10 am JST, and rebroadcast every four hours for the rest of the day for a total of six broadcasts.
NHK Program Site: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/scienceview
The program is hosted by a rotating lineup of "Science Watchers" along with Science Navigator Rena Yamada. Science Watchers are primarily university professors with expertise ranging from cultural anthropology to neuroscience. Each will appear on two broadcasts, bringing the perspective of their various fields to timely topics. You won't want to miss our Science Watchers' enlightening explanations of emerging developments in science and technology!
The Science News Watch segment highlights a story that has caught the interest of the week's Science Watcher. This is followed by the presentation of the day's main topic, a feature called The Leading Edge.
Science View will also cover Japanese manufacturing innovation. Michelle Yamamoto reports each week on one Takumi - a modern-day master of manufacturing innovation - on the J-Innovators segment.
Beginning on January 8th, a 28-minute program will be broadcast each Sunday at 9:10 am JST, and rebroadcast every four hours for the rest of the day for a total of six broadcasts.
NHK Program Site: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/scienceview
Dove guardare Science View • Stagione 2016
26 Episodi
- Exploring the Hadal Zone!E2
Exploring the Hadal Zone!Japan has many cutting-edge deep-sea exploration technologies. A variety of methods are being used to investigate the world's oceans and provide mankind with new scientific knowledge. Efforts have recently been made to explore the deepest parts in the forbidding hadal zone. Join us as we take an up-close look at the SHINKAI 6500, a manned submersible that is currently on land for maintenance, and get the latest research information from Dr. Asahiko Taira, the president of the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC). A particular highlight is the structure of a next-generation submersible that will be capable of reaching virtually any depth! - Asteroid Explorer, Hayabusa2: Navigation in SpaceE5
Asteroid Explorer, Hayabusa2: Navigation in SpaceThe asteroid explorer Hayabusa2, which was launched on December 3, 2014, is on its way to an asteroid named Ryugu. Its mission is to create an artificial crater and bring back subsurface asteroid samples. However, Ryugu is approximately 300 million kilometers away. To reach its destination, the spacecraft will use cutting-edge techniques, such as a swingby and navigation using a camera, to attempt things that have never been done before! Join us to learn more about Hayabusa2's journey! - A Breakthrough In Life Science Research - Turning Animals TransparentE22
A Breakthrough In Life Science Research - Turning Animals TransparentResearchers throughout the world are competing to develop technology that can turn animals transparent. Up until now, scientists have had to thinly slice an animal specimen and arrange several hundred slices on slides using a microscope if they wanted to observe it - a time-consuming process that also damages the specimen. However, turning an animal specimen transparent now provides researchers with an efficient method to observe cells 3-dimensionally. The Japanese research team that developed this technology is attracting a great deal of attention. So what is this method? We'll look at the frontline of transparency technologies that are expected to have applications in the field of medical care as well. - How Autophagy Supports Vital ActivityE23
How Autophagy Supports Vital ActivityThis program focuses on the research of Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, who has been selected to receive the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on "autophagy". Dr. Ohsumi found that autophagy is essential to maintaining vital activities in the body as it recycles amino acids that are the building blocks for proteins inside the cell. It is thought that a malfunction with autophagy is a factor in disorders such as Parkinson's disease, and scientists are hoping that this research will lead to the development of preventative measures and new treatment methods. - Biosensors on the Scent of ProgressE24
Biosensors on the Scent of ProgressThe sophisticated olfactory systems of various creatures are being analyzed and applied to the development of cutting-edge biosensors. The olfactory ability of nematodes, which is on par with that of dogs, is being studied for its use in early cancer detection. Meanwhile, the mosquito's ability to detect the smell of human sweat is being used to develop a rescue robot that can locate survivors in disaster areas. - Genes Reveal Cat SecretsE25
Genes Reveal Cat SecretsCats are a familiar yet fascinating subject, particularly when it comes to their genes. Find out how a clone cat and its genome donor ended up with different coat colors and patterns, how cats diverged into over 100 breeds, and how their personalities are formed. The cat is out of the bag on these subjects! - The Driving Force Behind the iPS Cell Research SceneE26
The Driving Force Behind the iPS Cell Research SceneJoin us on Science View for a special 28-minute documentary on the development of iPS cell-based therapies. We'll be featuring Ms. Naoko Takasu who works tirelessly at the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, and who supports director Shinya Yamanaka, the Nobel Laureate who discovered iPS cells. Appointed deputy director in April, Ms. Takasu juggles many responsibilities. On top of supporting researchers nearing the clinical application stage, she supervises the iPS Cell Stock project, facilitates joint research projects, and leads a group that fundraises for iPS cell research -- the latter of which is an uncommon initiative for Japanese universities. In today's program we'll take a look at iPS cell research from the perspective of someone who works behind the scenes.