SCIEN-SPOT is a podcast that shines a spotlight on the latest science news—delivered quickly and clearly in just a few minutes. I focus mainly on cutting-edge research from Japanese institutions. You might just discover a topic you'll want to share with someone tomorrow. New episodes are released every weekday morning, Monday through Friday. Host: Dr. Ren from SCIEN-TALK Talkative Japanese researcher with a deep love for quirky science and strange-but-true research stories. I mainly host a Japanese podcast called "SCIEN-TALK" (サイエントーク) If you're learning Japanese, give it a listen!