Station:
NHK World (JP)
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Running
Start:
2020-05-01
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Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
There is no Next Episode of BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life planned.
S1E63 - The Evolution of Volcanic Disaster Prediction Technology
Japan is one of the most volcanically active nations. Its world-leading research on volcanic disasters has led to new technologies to track underground magma and predict phreatic eruptions.
Air Date: 14 Feb 2026 09:00 (CDT)
S1E64 - Reducing the Danger from Bear Encounters
Bear encounters are happening more frequently all over Japan. We'll look at new technologies to reduce the danger they pose, such as GPS tracking and an AI model that predicts bear encounters.
Air Date: 21 Mar 2026 10:00 (CDT)
S1E65 - Extensive Underground Infrastructure
Air Date: 25 Apr 2026 10:00 (CDT)