Astronomy and Modern Society

Explore the critical connection between astronomy and modern society in this TEDxOtemachi talk by Daisaku Nogami, Associate Professor at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Science. Discover the importance of studying solar flares and their potential impact on our technologically dependent world. Learn about the research being conducted to better understand these large-scale explosion phenomena in the universe and the strategies being developed for disaster prevention. Gain insights into stellar astrophysics and the observational approach used to study diverse cosmic events. Understand how astronomical research contributes to safeguarding our modern infrastructure and way of life.