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This series features Japan’s advanced science and technology explained in simple terms through different perspectives as well as practical experiments and accounts of personal experiences.
Eco Cars such as electric and hybrid cars are drawing much attention. Their high-performance motors are built using powerful magnets, and rare earth metals play a key role in the making of these magnets. This program delves into the latest development of these eco cars.
The next-generation Shinkansen train that will travel at 320 kilometers per hour is now being developed . This program reveals the untold story of these new Shinkansen, including the challenge of a lightweight design and noise control measures.
Origami is now being applied to cutting edge technologies. This program features the possibilities traditional Japanese paper folding offer such as using origami structures in the design of auto parts that effectively absorb the energy of collision.