Science Focus (issue 29)

What’s Happening in Hong Kong? 香港科技活動 Fun in Spring Science Activities 春日科學好節目 Any plans for this spring? Check out the following events! 計劃好這個春天的課餘節目了嗎?不妨考慮以下活動! Jane Goodall – Reasons for Hope 珍古德 — 信有希望 This documentary featuring Dr. Jane Goodall emphasizes her enduring optimism and commitment to raising environmental awareness. The show highlights successful restoration efforts, such as the transformation of polluted land in a Canadian mining town into a lush green oasis, and the reintroduction of the endangered American Bison by an indigenous North American tribe, the Blackfeet Nation. The show encourages viewers to embrace hope and take action for a sustainable future, particularly empowering youth to drive change. 放映日期: 現在至2025年3月14日 時間: 下午五時正(一、三至五) 上午十一時正、下午三時半及 八時正(六、日及公眾假期) 地點: 香港太空館天象廳 入場費: 標準票:40 元(後座);30 元(前座) 優惠票:20元(後座);15 元(前座) 這套由Jane Goodall博士主持的紀錄片 揭示了她對提高大眾保育意識的長期貢獻,以及 堅定不移的樂觀態度。透過激勵人心的故事,節 目展示了多個致力將環境復原的成功例子,例如 將加拿大一個採礦小鎮受污染的土地轉化為綠 洲,以及北美原住民「黑腳部族」幫助瀕臨絕種 的美國野牛重新立足美洲大地的故事。電影鼓 勵觀眾 ─ 尤其是青少年 ─ 抱持希望,並為締造 可持續的未來出一分力。 Show period: Now – March 14, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM (Mon, Wed to Fri) 11:00 AM, 3:30 PM and 8:00 PM (Sat, Sun and public holiday) Venue: Space Theatre, Hong Kong Space Museum Admission fee: Standard admission: $40 (stalls), $30 (front stalls) Concession admission: $20 (stalls), $15 (front stalls) The Sun, Our Living Star 太陽 — 生命之源 This Sky Show invites audiences to explore the deep fascination of humanity with the Sun, from ancient reverence to contemporary scientific insights. For billions of years, the Sun has been essential for life on Earth, influencing weather patterns and governing our daily rhythms. This show delves into the Sun’s formation 4.6 billion years ago, its mechanism to generate energy, and its impact on our lives. Highlights include Galileo's groundbreaking observations of sunspots, the phenomena of solar flares and auroras, and the advanced telescopes that enhance our understanding of this vital star. Read the articles on circadian rhythm and auroras in this issue and watch the show! Show period: Now – May 14, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM and 8:00 PM (Mon, Wed to Fri) 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM (Sat, Sun and public holiday) Venue: Space Theatre, Hong Kong Space Museum Admission fee: Standard admission: $40 (stalls), $30 (front stalls) Concession admission: $20 (stalls), $15 (front stalls) Remark: This show is not suitable for viewers sensitive to flashing lights. 放映日期: 現在至2025年5月14日 時間: 下午三時半及八時正(一、三至五) 下午二時正及六時半(六、日及公眾假期) 地點: 香港太空館天象廳 入場費: 標準票:40 元(後座);30 元(前座) 優惠票:20元(後座);15 元(前座) 備註: 本片不適宜對閃光敏感之人士觀看。 由古代敬畏到現今科學發現,此天象節目 邀請觀眾探索人類長久以來對太陽的著迷。數 十億年以來太陽一直對地球上的生物至關重要, 皆因它影響天氣規律,並掌管我們的晝夜節律。 本片會闡述太陽在46億年前的形成過程、其產 生能量的奧秘,以及對我們生活的影響。精彩內 容包括伽利略對太陽黑子的突破性觀測、太陽 閃焰和極光現象,還有使我們對這個生命之源有 更深認識的先進望遠鏡。不妨閱讀今期關於晝 夜節律及極光的文章,然後去看這套電影吧! 1

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