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Using Science to Tackle Danger! The Power of Super-Dangerous Creatures
To survive in the harsh natural world, wild animals have each evolved survival abilities. These include immense strength, special weapons, or tactics like attacking in large groups. While they are dangerous adversaries that could be life-threatening if humans encounter them carelessly, their overwhelming power can be captivating.
This feature introduces such dangerous creatures, categorized by type. Dr. Shin-ichiro Kawada, supervisor of the "Super-Dangerous Creatures Exhibition" held at the National Museum of Nature and Science starting March 14, introduces his top picks!
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Achieving 3 World Records! Ultra-Deep Sea Sample Return from the Deepest Ocean on Earth
In the "Ultra-Deep Sea Sample Return" project, challenged by JAMSTEC from December 2025 to January 2026, samples were collected from the Mariana Trench, the deepest ocean in the world. We introduce the project that achieved three world records, including the deepest sample collection from the ocean surface, and what we can learn from the collected samples.
[Special Supplement]
KoKa Planner 2026
The annual "KoKa Planner" features "Dark Matter" on its cover this year. This dark matter, one of the great mysteries of the universe, is explained within the planner. It also includes useful weekly and monthly calendars, memo pages, and pages to help you research the science you encounter daily. Please use it to write down your plans, keep a diary, and more!
[Bound-in Supplement]
Paper Craft Miniature Creature Observation Biotope
This is a paper craft of a "Biotope," whose instructions are introduced in the "Kodomono Kagaku Production Lab." It recreates an "animal habitat" created in a pond or aquarium, as a craft. You can make it and display it, or even gently sway the grass with your fingers!
Released on 03/10/26
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Children's Science April 2026 Issue (Special Edition) with Special Supplement | Seibundo Shinkosha Publishing Co., Ltd. (seibundo-shinkosha.net)