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Euler Number Solution

Solution: Carbon-14 Dating

1) First, rearrange the decay function:

$N = N_{0} e^{- k t}$

$\frac{N}{N_{0}} = e^{- k t}$

By substituting
$\frac{N}{N_{0}} = \frac{1}{2}$
and rearranging the equation, we get:

$k = \frac{\ln 2}{t_{\frac{1}{2}}}$

Then, substitute
$t_{\frac{1}{2}}$
= 5730 ,

$k = \frac{\ln 2}{5730}$

$k = 1.2097 \times 10^{- 4} y^{- 1}$

∴ The decay constant is 1.2097 × 10⁻⁴ y⁻¹.

2)

$\frac{N}{N_{0}} = e^{- k t}$

$0.4 = e^{- 1.2097 \times 10^{- 4} \times t}$

ln 0.4 = −1.2097 × 10⁻⁴ × t

t = 7575y

∴ The age of that piece of wood is 7575 y.

(Source: Science Focus, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology)

December 23, 2025
Euler Number Solution

答案：碳-14 定年法

1) 首先，重新排列衰減函數：

$N = N_{0} e^{- k t}$

$\frac{N}{N_{0}} = e^{- k t}$

代入
$\frac{N}{N_{0}} = \frac{1}{2}$
並重新排列方程，得到：

$k = \frac{\ln 2}{t_{\frac{1}{2}}}$

接著代入
$t_{\frac{1}{2}}$
= 5730，

$k = \frac{\ln 2}{5730}$

$k = 1.2097 \times 10^{- 4} y^{- 1}$

∴ 衰減常數為 1.2097 × 10⁻⁴ 年⁻¹。

2)

$\frac{N}{N_{0}} = e^{- k t}$

$0.4 = e^{- 1.2097 \times 10^{- 4} \times t}$

ln 0.4 = −1.2097 × 10⁻⁴ × t

t = 7575y

∴ 木材的年齡為 7575 年。

（資料來源：香港科技大學《科言》）

December 23, 2025
Euler Number Solution

答案：碳-14 定年法

1) 首先，重新排列衰减函数：

$N = N_{0} e^{- k t}$

$\frac{N}{N_{0}} = e^{- k t}$

代入
$\frac{N}{N_{0}} = \frac{1}{2}$
并重新排列方程，得到：

$k = \frac{\ln 2}{t_{\frac{1}{2}}}$

接着代入
$t_{\frac{1}{2}}$
= 5730 ,

$k = \frac{\ln 2}{5730}$

$k = 1.2097 \times 10^{- 4} y^{- 1}$

∴ 衰减常数为 1.2097 × 10⁻⁴ 年⁻¹。

2)

$\frac{N}{N_{0}} = e^{- k t}$

$0.4 = e^{- 1.2097 \times 10^{- 4} \times t}$

ln 0.4 = −1.2097 × 10⁻⁴ × t

t = 7575y

∴ 木材的年龄为 7575 年。

（资料来源：香港科技大学《科言》）

December 23, 2025

newsletter (Sep 2025 issue 30)

About the Hong Kong Laureate Forum

Welcome to the September 2025 issue of the newsletter of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum!

As excitement builds for the upcoming Hong Kong Laureate Forum 2025 (Forum 2025), which will take place from 5 to 8 November, we are thrilled to share the latest updates and highlights as we approach one of the most anticipated scientific events of the year.

A Well-attended, Insightful Press Conference

The press conference for Hong Kong Laureate Forum 2025 was successfully held on 15 September, marking the official commencement of this esteemed scientific gathering. The event was attended by distinguished guests and leaders in the society. The officiating guests included the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the Hong Kong SAR Government, representatives from our Principal Sponsor – Lee Shau Kee Foundation, and from our Major Partner – The Shaw Prize Foundation. The event also welcomed our Sponsor – MTR Corporation, together with academics, and various young scientists, who all joined to witness the pivotal moment of the Forum’s launch.

Prof Timothy Tong, our Chairman, remarked, “The Hong Kong Laureate Forum aligns with Hong Kong’s aspiration to serve the global scientific community and become an international innovation and technology hub. It turns aspiration into action, and action into lasting impact.”

Also present were Dr Felix Shremmer and Dr Raphaela Iris Lau, who joined the Inaugural Forum as young scientists in 2023, sharing their experiences and emphasising the Forum’s importance of fostering international scientific collaboration. Prof Reinhard Genzel, Shaw Prize and Nobel Prize winner who will participate in Forum 2025, appeared in a pre-recorded video interview, and encouraged young scientists to explore the unknown and pursue their intellectual dream.

Click to see the photo album of the event, and the press release in full.

Gathering the Brightest Scientific Minds

This year’s Forum will bring together 12 distinguished Shaw Laureates who have made remarkable contributions in Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences. Among them are Prof Reinhard Genzel, and Prof Wolfgang Baumeister, 2025 Shaw Laureate in Life Science and Medicine, who will share their scientific journeys and engage in in-depth exchanges with young scientists through plenary sessions, breakout sessions, breakfast gathering, and cross-cultural experiences.

A Curated and Dynamic Forum Programme for Young Scientists

After a rigorous selection process, more than 200 young scientists from over 25 countries and regions will gather in Hong Kong for this year’s Forum. Their involvement extends beyond attendance; they are integral to our mission of fostering cross-generational, cross-cultural, and cross-disciplinary exchange.

A thoughtfully curated programme allows our young scientists to engage in sophisticated dialogue at the highest academic level, and an authentic experience of Hong Kong as a science hub. Highlights include:

Flash Presentations: Young scientists will take the stage for swift and impactful showcases of their latest research.
Poster Presentations: They will also present their work in dedicated poster sessions, engaging with distinguished scientists and peers to exchange insights.
Lab and Industry Visits: Visits to select InnoHK R&D Centres and a corporate based in the Greater Bay Area will deepen their understanding of the region’s scientific landscape and innovation ecosystem.

Inspirations for Young Minds

To nurture scientific interests among the young generation in Hong Kong, School Dialogues: Inspiring Young Future will be held on 7 November at three secondary schools in parallel, namely HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College, Maryknoll Convent School, and Ying Wa Girls’ School. Students from these schools, as well as others, are warmly invited to seize this rare opportunity to meet and interact with Shaw Laureates in person, gaining insights into their research, life journeys, advice, and encouragement.

Connecting Inspirational Minds with Public Engagement

As one of the city’s most prestigious scientific events, Forum 2025 attracts coverage in global media as well as in publications specialised in science, technology, and education — once again consolidating the Forum’s role as a catalyst for global intellectual exchange.

To encourage public participation, we will hold a public forum at the Hong Kong Science Museum on 8 November. This session, along with the key Forum programmes on the morning of 5 and 6 November, will be live-streamed online and subsequently made available in the Forum’s video archive for public viewing.

Also, make sure to visit The Shaw Prize 2025 Exhibition at the Hong Kong Science Museum between 17 October and 17 December to learn more about the groundbreaking research of this year’s Laureates.

We look forward to welcoming you to Hong Kong Laureate Forum 2025, where science, innovation, and collaboration come together to shape a brighter future.

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關於香港桂冠論壇

歡迎閱覽香港桂冠論壇2025年9月份通訊！

香港桂冠論壇2025將於11月5日至8日舉行。在這場矚目的科學盛事來臨之際，我們希望與大家分享論壇的最新消息與活動安排。

香港桂冠論壇2025正式啟動

我們於9月15日舉行了新聞發佈會，正式啟動香港桂冠論壇2025。活動獲多位嘉賓及社會賢達出席，場面盛大。主禮嘉賓包括：香港特別行政區政府創新科技及工業局局長、主要贊助機構李兆基基金代表，及主要合作夥伴邵逸夫獎基金會代表。此外，活動亦邀得贊助商香港鐵路有限公司、學術界代表及多位青年科學家參與，共同見證論壇啟動的重要時刻。

論壇委員會主席唐偉章教授在致辭中表示：「香港桂冠論壇致力促進全球科研合作，提升香港作為開放包容科研樞紐的國際形象。我們將把願景轉化為行動，並以行動創造深遠影響。」

活動當天，兩位曾參與2023年首屆論壇的青年科學家—Felix Schremmer博士和劉曉霖博士—分享他們的寶貴經驗，並讚揚論壇在促進國際科研合作方面發揮顯著作用。邵逸夫獎及諾貝爾獎得獎者萊因哈德・根舍（Reinhard Genzel）教授亦透過預錄訪問短片登場，勉勵青年科學家勇於探索未知，堅持科研夢想。

歡迎點擊查閱活動照片集與新聞稿全文。

匯聚全球頂尖科學人才

本屆論壇將匯聚12位在天文學、生命科學與醫學，以及數學科學領域具卓越貢獻的邵逸夫獎得獎者來港，包括Reinhard Genzel教授和本屆邵逸夫生命科學與醫學獎得獎者沃爾夫岡．鮑邁斯特（Wolfgang Baumeister）教授。論壇期間，他們將透過專題演講、分科小組討論、早餐會及文化活動等多元形式，與青年科學家深入交流，分享科研歷程與心得。

為青年科學家悉心策劃學術交流活動

經過嚴格甄選，來自超過25個國家及地區、超過200位青年科學家將齊聚香港。他們的參與不僅止於出席論壇，更是我們促進跨世代、跨文化和跨學科交流使命中不可或缺的一環。

論壇活動經過悉心策劃，旨在讓青年科學家參與最高學術水平的深度交流，並親身感受香港作為國際科研樞紐的都市魅力。重點活動包括：

研究簡報：在論壇現場發表簡短精要的演講，展示研究項目和成果。
海報簡報：透過海報展示科研項目，與資深科學家及同儕交流見解。
實驗室與行業參訪：走訪InnoHK研發中心及大灣區科技企業，深入了解區域創科生態。

啟迪年輕一代的科學熱情

為培養香港青少年對科學的興趣，我們將於11月7日假香港青年協會李兆基書院、瑪利諾修院學校及英華女學校舉行「與本地中學生對話」活動。邵逸夫獎得獎者將親臨校園，分享科研心得和人生經歷。除上述三間中學的學生外，我們亦歡迎區內其他中學的學生參與，把握與頂尖科學家作面對面交流的難得機會。

匯聚頂尖思維，推動公眾參與

香港桂冠論壇2025備受國際媒體，以及科學、科技與教育領域刊物的廣泛關注，進一步提升其作為全球知識交流平台的重要地位。

為鼓勵公眾參與，論壇將於11月8日假香港科學館舉行公開論壇。此活動將連同11月5日及6日上午的兩個論壇重點活動進行網上直播，並於稍後上載至論壇網站的直播資料庫供大眾重溫。

此外，我們誠邀各位於10月17日至12月17日期間，到香港科學館參觀「2025邵逸夫獎展覽」，深入了解本屆邵逸夫獎得獎者的突破性研究成果。

香港桂冠論壇2025誠邀您參與盛事，見證頂尖思維匯聚，共同啟發科學成就。

探索量子世界的新突破透過退禁閉量子臨界點揭示量子物理學中的隱藏秩序

解密花生過敏：新療法與預防措施

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欢迎阅览香港桂冠论坛2025年9月份通讯！

香港桂冠论坛2025将于11月5日至8日举行。在这场瞩目的科学盛事来临之际，我们希望与大家分享论坛的最新消息与活动安排。

香港桂冠论坛2025正式启动

我们于9月15日举行了新闻发佈会，正式启动香港桂冠论坛2025。活动获多位嘉宾及社会贤达出席，场面盛大。主礼嘉宾包括：香港特别行政区政府创新科技及工业局局长、主要贊助机构李兆基基金代表，及主要合作伙伴邵逸夫奖基金会代表。此外，活动亦邀得贊助商香港铁路有限公司、学术界代表及多位青年科学家参与，共同见证论坛启动的重要时刻。

论坛委员会主席唐伟章教授在致辞中表示： “香港桂冠论坛致力促进全球科研合作，提升香港作为开放包容科研枢纽的国际形象。我们将把愿景转化为行动，并以行动创造深远影响。”

活动当天，两位曾参与2023年首届论坛的青年科学家—Felix Schremmer博士和刘晓霖博士—分享他们的宝贵经验，并赞扬论坛在促进国际科研合作方面发挥显着作用。邵逸夫奖及诺贝尔奖得奖者莱因哈德・根舍（Reinhard Genzel）教授亦透过预录访问登场，勉励青年科学家勇于探索未知，坚持科研梦想。

欢迎点击查阅活动照片集与新闻稿全文。

汇聚全球顶尖科学人才

本届论坛将汇聚12位在天文学、生命科学与医学，以及数学科学领域具卓越贡献的邵逸夫奖得奖者来港，包括Reinhard Genzel教授和本届邵逸夫生命科学与医学奖得奖者沃尔夫冈．鲍迈斯特（Wolfgang Baumeister）教授。论坛期间，他们将透过专题演讲、分科小组讨论、早餐会及文化活动等多元形式，与青年科学家深入交流，分享科研历程与心得。

为青年科学家悉心策划学术交流活动

经过严格甄选，来自超过25个国家及地区、超过200位青年科学家将齐聚香港。他们的参与不仅止于出席论坛，更是我们促进跨世代、跨文化和跨学科交流使命中不可或缺的一环。

论坛活动经过悉心策划，旨在让青年科学家参与最高学术水平的深度交流，并亲身感受香港作为国际科研枢纽的都市魅力。重点活动包括：

研究简报：在论坛现场发表简短精要的演讲，展示研究项目和成果。
海报简报：透过海报展示科研项目，与资深科学家及同侪交流见解。
实验室与行业参访：走访InnoHK研发中心及大湾区科技企业，深入了解区域创科生态。

启迪年轻一代的科学热情

为培养香港青少年对科学的兴趣，我们将于11月7日假香港青年协会李兆基书院、玛利诺修院学校及英华女学校举行 “与本地中学生对话” 活动。邵逸夫奖得奖者将亲临校园，分享科研心得和人生经历。除上述三间中学的学生外，我们亦欢迎区内其他中学的学生参与，把握与顶尖科学家作面对面交流的难得机会。

汇聚顶尖思维，推动公众参与

香港桂冠论坛2025备受国际媒体，以及科学、科技与教育领域刊物的广泛关注，进一步提升其作为全球知识交流平台的重要地位。

为鼓励公众参与，论坛将于11月8日假香港科学馆举行公开论坛。此活动将连同11月5日及6日上午的两个论坛重点活动进行网上直播，并于稍后上载至论坛网站的直播资料库供大众重温。

此外，我们诚邀各位于10月17日至12月17日期间，到香港科学馆参观 “2025邵逸夫奖展览” ，深入了解本届邵逸夫奖得奖者的突破性研究成果。

香港桂冠论坛2025诚邀您参与盛事，见证顶尖思维汇聚，共同启发科学成就。

探索量子世界的新突破透过退禁闭量子临界点揭示量子物理学中的隐藏秩序

解密花生过敏：新疗法与预防措施

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About the Hong Kong Laureate Forum

Welcome to the December 2025 issue of the newsletter of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum!

Hong Kong Laureate Forum 2025 (Forum 2025) was successfully held in early November, featuring an inspiring and dynamic programme dedicated to fostering cross-generational, cross-cultural, and cross-disciplinary dialogue among the world’s brightest scientific minds.

Themed “Meeting of Inspirational Minds”, this year’s Forum attracted over 3,800 in-person and online participants, including 12 esteemed Shaw Laureates, 210 outstanding young scientists from over 20 countries and regions, alongside distinguished guests from diverse sectors and institutions, local scientists, Forum ambassadors, close to 900 secondary students from 24 schools, and members of the public.

Laureates Ignite Inspiration: A Cross-Generational Knowledge Exchange

12 esteemed Shaw Laureates, honoured in the fields of Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences, generously shared their insights, engaged in meaningful dialogues with young scientists, and took time to understand the challenges faced by the next generation. Their participation and genuine exchange proved immensely valuable and inspiring to all involved. Many Laureates described the Forum as both rewarding and fulfilling.

A Dynamic Programme for the Next Generation of Scientists

The four-day Forum offered a rich and diverse programme tailored to inspire and connect young scientists through keynote speeches, panel discussions, flash presentations, poster presentations, and more. Most young scientists found Forum 2025 highly invaluable for networking, cross-disciplinary exchange, and learning from Laureates and guests:

“Meeting professionals across different fields of research, learning from their experiences abroad, and gaining knowledge from various disciplines was invaluable.”

“The experiences shared by the Laureates and speakers were irreplaceable, inspiring me to aim higher in my own research journey.”

“The Forum expanded my horizons, strengthened my motivation, and connected me with inspiring thinkers.”

Science to Inspire All

Public engagement was a key pillar of the Forum. The “Public Forum – The Power of Science” at the Hong Kong Science Museum and the “School Dialogues: Inspiring the Young Future” at three local partner schools featured thought-provoking sessions with Shaw Laureates. These direct interactions made science more accessible to the wider community, planting the seeds of curiosity.

Forum 2025 stood as a testament to the value of international collaboration, scientific curiosity, and the nurturing of future talent. Through its curated programme and enthusiastic participants, the Forum fostered meaningful dialogue across generations, disciplines, and cultures. None of this would have been possible without the steadfast support from across society. We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the Lee Shau Kee Foundation, our Principal Sponsor; The Shaw Prize Foundation, our Major Partner; and all our partners and collaborators.

You are invited to relive the Forum’s highlights through the Highlight Video, Photo Gallery, and Live Streaming Archive available on our official website.

Exploring New Horizons 2026

From January to March 2026, we will bring back our hallmark event “Exploring New Horizons” to open the world of science to secondary school students in Hong Kong. Through lab visits and sharing sessions, students will engage directly with scientists and researchers to gain first-hand experience in scientific exploration. Interested schools can find futher information here and submit an online enrollment form before 12:00 noon on 8 January 2026 (Thursday).

As we approach the close of a remarkable year, we are deeply grateful to all our partners, participants, and supporters for their engagement and contributions. We look forward to continuing this momentum together in the year ahead and wish everyone a prosperous and inspiring 2026!

TeV Solar Gamma Ray Research to Reveal the Sun’s Hidden Magnetic Fields

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關於香港桂冠論壇

歡迎閱覽香港桂冠論壇2025年12月份通訊！

香港桂冠論壇 2025（下稱「論壇」）已於11月上旬圓滿舉行；透過一系列啟發思維、多元互動的活動，促進世界各地頂尖科研人才的跨世代、跨文化及跨學科的深度對話。

本屆論壇以「匯聚頂尖思維啟發科學成就」為主題，吸引逾3,800位現場與網上與會者，包括 12 位邵逸夫獎得獎者、來自超過 20 個國家及地區的 210 位優秀青年科學家。論壇同時匯聚來自不同界別及機構的嘉賓、本地科學家、論壇大使、近900位來自24所學校的本地中學生，以及公眾人士，共同見證這場科學盛會。

邵逸夫獎得獎者啟迪未來促進跨世代知識交流

在天文學、生命科學與醫學，以及數學科學三大領域中具傑出貢獻的12位邵逸夫獎得獎者慷慨分享真知灼見，與青年科學家展開深度對話，細心了解年輕一代所面對的挑戰。論壇期間的真摯交流讓青年科學家獲益匪淺、深受啟發。而邵逸夫獎得獎者亦認為參與論壇是一段意義深遠的經歷。

激發科研新世代的無限潛能

一連四天的論壇透過豐富多元的學術與交流活動，包括專題演講、專題討論、研究簡報、海報展示等，啟迪及連繫年輕科研人才。青年科學家們認為論壇不但有助拓展人脈、促進跨學科交流，能夠親身向邵逸夫獎得獎者及不同嘉賓學習，更是難能可貴的機會。相關反饋包括：

「與來自不同研究領域的專業人士交流，學習他們的海外經驗，並汲取多元學科的知識，都是極其寶貴的收穫。」

「邵逸夫獎得獎者及嘉賓講者的分享彌足珍貴，激勵我在未來科研路上追求更高成就。」

「論壇開拓了我的視野，激發起我對科學研究的熱忱，並讓我結識了啟發人心的科學家。」

科學啟迪大眾

公眾參與是論壇的重要支柱之一。於香港科學館舉行的「公眾論壇：科學的力量」，以及於三所本地合作學校舉行的 「與本地中學生對話」，均由邵逸夫獎得獎者帶來引人深思的交流。這些直接互動讓科學更貼近普羅大眾，並在社群中播下了好奇的種子。

論壇充分展現了促進國際合作、激發科學好奇心及培育未來人才的價值。透過精心策劃的活動及與會者的積極參與，論壇促進了跨世代、跨文化及跨學科的深度交流。我們在此衷心感謝社會各界的踴躍支持，並謹向主要贊助機構李兆基基金、主要合作夥伴邵逸夫獎基金會，以及眾多合作及支持機構致以最誠摯的謝意。

歡迎瀏覽論壇官方網站，查閱「論壇回顧影片」, 「圖片庫」及「網上直播重溫」，再次感受論壇的精彩時刻。

探索新視野2026

2026 年 1 月至 3 月，我們將再次舉辦標誌性活動「探索新視野」，為本地中學生開啟科學世界之門。學生將可透過參觀實驗室及分享環節，直接與科學家及研究人員交流，親身體驗科學探索的歷程。有興趣參與的學校可按此查詢有關資訊，並請於2026年1月8日（星期四）中午12時前遞交網上參加表格。

在這非凡的一年即將結束之際，我們衷心感謝所有合作夥伴、與會者與支持者的投入和貢獻。我們期待在新一年繼續攜手保持這股動力，並祝大家迎來繁榮昌盛、充滿啟發的2026年！

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newsletter (Dec 2025 issue 31)

关于香港桂冠论坛

欢迎阅览香港桂冠论坛2025年12月份通讯！

香港桂冠论坛 2025（下称“论坛”）已于11月上旬圆满举行；透过一系列启发思维、多元互动的活动，促进世界各地顶尖科研人才的跨世代、跨文化及跨学科的深度对话。

本届论坛以“汇聚顶尖思维启发科学成就”为主题，吸引逾3,800位现场与网上与会者，包括 12 位邵逸夫奖得奖者、来自超过 20 个国家及地区的 210 位优秀青年科学家。论坛同时汇聚来自不同界别及机构的嘉宾、本地科学家、论坛大使、近900位来自24所学校的本地中学生，以及公众人士，共同见证这场科学盛会。

邵逸夫奖得奖者启迪未来促进跨世代知识交流

在天文学、生命科学与医学，以及数学科学三大领域中具杰出贡献的12位邵逸夫奖得奖者慷慨分享真知灼见，与青年科学家展开深度对话，细心了解年轻一代所面对的挑战。论坛期间的真挚交流让青年科学家获益匪浅、深受启发。而邵逸夫奖得奖者亦认为参与论坛是一段意义深远的经历。

激发科研新世代的无限潜能

一连四天的论坛透过丰富多元的学术与交流活动，包括专题演讲、专题讨论、研究简报、海报展示等，启迪及连系年轻科研人才。青年科学家们认为论坛不但有助拓展人脉、促进跨学科交流，能够亲身向邵逸夫奖得奖者及不同嘉宾学习，更是难能可贵的机会。相关反馈包括：

“与来自不同研究领域的专业人士交流，学习他们的海外经验，并汲取多元学科的知识，都是极其宝贵的收获。”

“邵逸夫奖得奖者及嘉宾讲者的分享弥足珍贵，激励我在未来科研路上追求更高成就。”

“论坛开拓了我的视野，激发起我对科学研究的热忱，并让我结识了启发人心的科学家。”

科学启迪大众

公众参与是论坛的重要支柱之一。于香港科学馆举行的“公众论坛：科学的力量”，以及于三所本地合作学校举行的“与本地中学生对话”，均由邵逸夫奖得奖者带来引人深思的交流。这些直接互动让科学更贴近普罗大众，并在社群中播下了好奇的种子。

论坛充分展现了促进国际合作、激发科学好奇心及培育未来人才的价值。透过精心策划的活动及与会者的积极参与，论坛促进了跨世代、跨文化及跨学科的深度交流。我们在此衷心感谢社会各界的踊跃支持，并谨向主要赞助机构李兆基基金、主要合作伙伴邵逸夫奖基金会，以及众多合作及支持机构致以最诚挚的谢意。

欢迎浏览论坛官方网站，查阅 “论坛回顾影片”
, “图片库” 及 “网上直播重温”，再次感受论坛的精彩时刻。

探索新视野2026

2026 年 1 月至 3 月，我们将再次举办标志性活动“探索新视野”，为本地中学生开启科学世界之门。学生将可透过参观实验室及分享环节，直接与科学家及研究人员交流，亲身体验科学探索的历程。有兴趣参与的学校可按此查询有关信息，并请于2026年1月8日（星期四）中午12时前递交网上参加表格。

在这非凡的一年即将结束之际，我们衷心感谢所有合作伙伴、与会者与支持者的投入和贡献。我们期待在新一年继续携手保持这股动力，并祝大家迎来繁荣昌盛、充满启发的2026年！

TeV太阳伽马射线研究揭示太阳隐藏磁场的奥秘

欧拉数e的魔力

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newsletter (Mar 2026 issue 32)

About the Hong Kong Laureate Forum

Welcome to the March 2026 issue of the newsletter of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum!

A Ground of Inspirations

Embarking on the fifth edition of Exploring New Horizons, one of our key initiatives targeting secondary students, took place from January to March 2026. This year’s programme has arranged 16 enriching visits, hosting close to 450 students and teachers from 18 secondary schools. Participants explored laboratories at local universities, research facilities, and science-related enterprises in Hong Kong. Guided by passionate representatives from these institutions and partners, students delved into diverse fields – from observing the Sun through telescope to examining cells under the microscope, from exploring innovative medical robotic arms to sustainable garment production.

This year, we are delighted that Exploring New Horizons forged a new partnership with FutureGen Girls Foundation, an esteemed organisation dedicated to empowering teen girls through STEM. Over 70 talented young female students participated in two engaging sessions, gained firsthand exposure to authentic laboratory environments, and engaged in meaningful dialogues with scientists and researchers. Through these experiences, students deepened their understanding of scientific work, strengthened their interest in science, and were inspired to pursue future research and discovery.

The Council of the Hong Kong Laureate Forum expresses its sincerest gratitude to the following partners and organisations (in alphabetical order) for their remarkable support for Exploring New Horizons 2026, and kudos to those who have been with us for consecutive years!

Prof Chan Chi Hou and his research team from State Key Laboratory of Terahertz and Millimeter Waves, City University of Hong Kong
Prof Tom Cheung and his research team from the Division of Life Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Prof Chu Ming Chung and his research team from the Department of Physics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof Michael Ong and his research team from the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof Carmen Wong and her research team from Carmen Wong Cancer Biology Lab, The University of Hong Kong
Research team from the Centre for Chinese Herbal Medicine Drug Development, Hong Kong Baptist University
Research team from the Centre for Immunology & Infection, The University of Hong Kong
Research team from HKU-Pasteur Research Pole, The University of Hong Kong
Research team from Koln 3D Technology (Medical) Limited
Research team from the Department of Mathematics (Computing Laboratory), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Research team from Microbiota I-Center (MagIC), The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Research team from Multi-Scale Medical Robotics Center, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Research team from Open Lab by The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Celebrating Scientific Excellence

In January, The Shaw Prize Foundation announced its first major expansion in over two decades – the establishment of The Shaw Prize in Computer Science. Since the start of the century, technological progress has transformed nearly every aspect of human life. At the heart of these advancements lies Computer Science, a discipline that poses fundamental questions and pushes human thinking to new limits. The addition of this new category is a natural extension of The Shaw Prize’s vision – to honour groundbreaking ideas and discoveries that benefit humankind. The inaugural laureate(s) will be announced in 2027, alongside the existing categories of Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences.

The HKLF is thrilled to celebrate this significant milestone together with the scientific community. The Shaw Prize and the HKLF shared a common commitment – to recognise remarkable achievements and to ignite the passion of the next generation of scientific talent. Building on the success of the first two editions, preparations are underway for the third Hong Kong Laureate Forum, scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2027. The Forum will present a series of dedicated programmes that bring together established and young scientists, as well as the general public, and foster cross-generational, cross-cultural, and cross-disciplinary interactions to inspire further innovation and exploration.

Leading up to the Forum, the HKLF is honoured to host two sessions of science seminars targeting emerging researchers from the local universities and students. These sessions aim to inspire and equip participants with a deeper understanding of scientific principles, expose them to cutting-edge research frontiers, and cultivate interdisciplinary dialogues. Stay tuned for more information on these stimulating seminars!

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Prions: A Mysterious Infectious Agent

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