EDUCATION
HKUST to host five Nobel laureates on 13 January
HKUST to host major event with five Nobel laureates to celebrate 35th anniversary. […]
SCIENCE
SCIENCE
Something is going wrong with the weather: In 2026 it may be even worse
Our weather correspondent takes a look at predictions for 2026. […]
SCIENCE
‘Love will steer the stars’: This month and next meteors will turn on a show for you
If you get up in the early hours before dawn and go outside away from the glare of city lights, you will be able to see the Southern Delta Aquariids meteor shower. The show is on now from 18 July to 21 August. […]
SCIENCE
Looking at history, Hong Kong need not worry about tsunamis, but…Manila Trench has frightening potential
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology says a large quake in the Manila Trench could create a wave 14.7 metres in height. Villages along the shoreline of the Sai Kung peninsula would be hard hit. […]
ENVIRONMENT
‘Tis the season for heavy rain: The lucky will just get soaked, the unlucky flooded
The tropical cyclone season will start any day now; the Director of the Observatory, expects five to eight cyclones to come within 500km of Hong Kong this year, “which is normal to above normal” […]
SCIENCE
Go to Sai Kung’s Astropark to view a wondrous sight; asteroid Vesta will be shining beautifully
The asteroid Vesta, one of the largest in the asteroid belt, will be at its brightest on 2 May. You may even be able to see it with the naked eye. […]
HUMOUR
If you think you understand quantum mechanics, go stand in the corner in a dunce’s hat
Can you get your head around quantum mechanics or does your brain go foggy? Trevor Bailey confuses you even more.
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SCIENCE
Rare parade of five planets occurs brilliantly this month
If you can find an unobstructed view Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury and Saturn will be stretching across the sky. […]
CULTURE
Excavation of dinosaur fossils on Port Island, Sai Kung completed
In view of the completion of the investigation and excavation on Port Island the closure of the entire area of Port Island within Plover Cove (Extension) Country Park, Sai Kung will be lifted from 12 December. […]
BOOKS
“Look up at the stars, not down at your feet”: Wise words from Stephen Hawking in last book
Our book reviewer looks back at an inspiring life, well lived, with lessons for all of us. […]