S2017 E1 • The Leading Edge: Ionic Liquids - New Materials Moving to Commercialization!

Competition for development of advanced materials known as "ionic liquids" is now beginning all over the world. Ionic liquids are being called "the third liquid" as they are completely different from aqueous solutions or organic solvents, and yet are notable for having the same properties as solvents in not evaporating easily and conducting electricity. They are garnering attention for having functionality that is simply not possible with other liquids. For example, using an ionic liquid for the electrolyte in a lithium-ion rechargeable battery improves safety and durability. Such a battery was even installed on a satellite, and succeeded in charging and discharging in space. Also, using ionic liquids to make biomass energy for renewable energy can reduce both time and cost compared to conventional methods. In the field of medical care, research is underway to reduce the burden on patients by using the properties of ionic liquids so that medicine can be absorbed through the skin. Ionic liquids have the potential to change our lives significantly.

Première diffusion : 18 janvier 2017

S2017 E2 • The Leading Edge: Using Hot Springs for Low-Temperature Power Generation

Première diffusion : 6 juin 2017

S2017 E3 • The Leading Edge: A Guiding Light in the Darkness: The Mystery of the Glowing Forest

Première diffusion : 13 juin 2017

S2017 E4 • The Leading Edge: Revolutionary Substances Made by Silkworms

Première diffusion : 20 juin 2017

S2017 E5 • The Leading Edge: Is Nishinoshima's Eruption Producing a Continent?!

Première diffusion : 27 juin 2017

S2017 E6 • The Leading Edge: Welcome to Ultra Virtual Reality!

Première diffusion : 4 juillet 2017

S2017 E7 • The Leading Edge: A New Cloud Type! Aerosols' Effect on the Climate

Première diffusion : 11 juillet 2017

S2017 E8 • The Leading Edge: Japanese Ancestry Shown in Jomon DNA

Première diffusion : 18 juillet 2017

S2017 E9 • Research Institutes in Tsukuba Science City Part 1: Shaping the Future with Robot Technology

Première diffusion : 25 juillet 2017

S2017 E10 • Research Institutes in Tsukuba Science City Part 2: Protect Lives with Disaster Prevention Technology

Première diffusion : 1 août 2017

S2017 E11 • Transportation Breakthroughs in Japan's Industrious Tokai Region Part 1: Automobiles

Première diffusion : 8 août 2017

S2017 E12 • Transportation Breakthroughs in Japan's Industrious Tokai Region Part 2: Railways

Première diffusion : 15 août 2017

S2017 E13 • The Leading Edge: Tracing the Roots of Somei-Yoshino

Première diffusion : 22 août 2017

S2017 E14 • The Leading Edge: Amazing Chemical Factories - Actinomycetes

Première diffusion : 29 août 2017

S2017 E15 • The Leading Edge: Euglena - Mysterious Organisms that Could Save the World?

Première diffusion : 5 septembre 2017

S2017 E16 • Ichthyosaur Research Unlocks the Secrets of the Earth's Environmental Phenomena - Up Close Interview with Paleobiologist Ryosuke

Première diffusion : 12 septembre 2017

S2017 E17 • The Leading Edge: The Mystery of Memory Explained by the Latest Neuroscience

Première diffusion : 19 septembre 2017

S2017 E18 • The Leading Edge: MicroRNA - Pulling the Strings of Life

Première diffusion : 26 septembre 2017

S2017 E19 • Science View J-Innovators Special 2017: Save Our Environment with Japanese Wisdom

Première diffusion : 29 septembre 2017

S2017 E20 • The Leading Edge: Deep Learning - A Revolution in Artificial Intelligence

Première diffusion : 3 octobre 2017

S2017 E21 • The Leading Edge: Production Technology for Hydrogen, The Key to an Ecological Society

Première diffusion : 10 octobre 2017

S2017 E22 • The Leading Edge: eDNA - A Revolution in Monitoring Aquatic Ecosystems

Première diffusion : 17 octobre 2017

S2017 E23 • The Leading Edge: Surprising Treatments for Thinning Hair Made Possible by Cutting-Edge Cell Technology

Première diffusion : 24 octobre 2017

S2017 E24 • The Leading Edge: How the 113th Atomic Element Was Created

Première diffusion : 31 octobre 2017

S2017 E25 • The Leading Edge: "Bio-coke", An Advanced Biomass Fuel

Première diffusion : 7 novembre 2017

S2017 E26 • The Leading Edge: Science Investigates the Friendly Relationship Between Cats and Humans

Première diffusion : 14 novembre 2017

S2017 E27 • The Leading Edge: A Mysterious Substance Lying In Caves

Première diffusion : 21 novembre 2017

S2017 E28 • The Leading Edge: A New Threat - Ocean Acidification

Première diffusion : 28 novembre 2017

S2017 E29 • The Leading Edge: A Vast Mine Discovered on the Ocean Floor

Première diffusion : 5 décembre 2017

S2017 E30 • The Leading Edge: The Smashing Role of Giant Impacts in Planet Formation

Première diffusion : 12 décembre 2017

S2017 E31 • The Leading Edge: Cellulose Nanofiber - A New Dream Material

Première diffusion : 19 décembre 2017