Live Stream: Flying into Earth's Most Powerful 'Super Typhoon'! Professor Tsuboki from Nagoya University Reveals Cutting-Edge Science Behind Typhoon Prediction and 'Weakening Typhoons' (July 16 Event: Public Lecture, Molecular Science Forum)

The Institute for Molecular Science (located in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture) will host the 148th Molecular Science Forum, a public lecture titled "Challenging the Super Typhoon," online on Thursday, July 16, 2026, starting at 18:00. The lecture will feature Professor Kazuhisa Tsuboki from the Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research at Nagoya University, a leading expert in typhoon research, and will be live-streamed simultaneously on YouTube and NicoNico Science at no cost.

In recent years, typhoons have intensified globally due to climate change, becoming a critical worldwide issue. This forum will explore the cutting-edge science behind understanding "super typhoons," the most powerful tropical cyclones on Earth.

The highlight is the behind-the-scenes story of aircraft flying directly into the typhoon's "eye"—an exhilarating observation mission. After navigating turbulent winds and dark clouds, a grand and surreal world unfolds. The forum will clearly explain how observational data collected from such missions, combined with supercomputer simulations, contribute to accurate typhoon understanding and forecasting.

Additionally, the lecture will discuss the future scientific challenge of "typhoon weakening"—using science to control and reduce typhoon intensity.

This event is designed for a broad audience, including those interested in meteorology and disaster prevention, as well as fans of science fiction, advanced technology, and science. Questions for the speaker will be accepted via YouTube chat during the event. We encourage everyone to tune in.

Event Overview

Event Name: Public Lecture, 148th Molecular Science Forum

Topic: Challenging the Super Typhoon

Date and Time: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 18:00 – 19:30

Speaker: Kazuhisa Tsuboki (Professor, Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University; Deputy Director, Research Center for Typhoon Science and Technology, Yokohama National University)

Organizer: Institute for Molecular Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences

Co-organizer: Toyota Physical and Chemical Research Institute (non-profit foundation)

Participation Fee: Free (no prior registration required)

[How to Watch (Live Streaming)]

Institute for Molecular Science YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLD-IwRiv6g

NicoNico Science: https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350833256

※ Questions will be accepted via YouTube chat on the day of the event. ※ Recording or audio capture is prohibited.

Speaker Profile (Reference)

Kazuhisa Tsuboki (Tsuboki Kazuhisa), Professor at the Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research, Nagoya University, and Deputy Director at the Research Center for Typhoon Science and Technology, Yokohama National University.

Specializing in meteorology and atmospheric science, he leads research in aircraft observation of typhoons and high-resolution numerical simulations using supercomputers to predict typhoon behavior.

Contact for Inquiries

Public Relations, Institute for Molecular Science Email: forum@ims.ac.jp