Science writer Hiromi Yokoyama takes us on a tour through the fascinating world of light, and its relationship with humans.
Latest story The museum as a playback device
The exhibits in a museum are not simply laid out willy-nilly. The museum of today is said to be a playback device for a prepared narrative that delivers a powerful message.
Explaining the development of the universe through the oldest light emitted 14 billion years ago
Hiromi Yokoyama, Doctor of Science, is an associate professor at University of Tokyos Graduate School of Science. With a Ph.D. in elementary particle neutrino, Yokoyama is currently engaged in the study of science communication. She is also involved in a number of related activities, such as lectures and writing, that connect society with science. Yokoyama won the Japanese Association of Science & Technology Journalists 2007 Science Journalist Award for her work “The Story of Light and People.”