Decoding Science Into Arts

Science by itself is intricate. Jargons and complicated theories are always the barrier for the public to understand astonishing discoveries which has won the Nobel Prize. One needs to acquire deep knowledge on Science to digest those findings. However, artist Volker Steger came up with a fresh idea to solve this problem: present science in the form of arts. He challenged the laureates by giving them a blank sheet of paper and a box of crayons to draw their discoveries and this gave birth to the Sketches of Science exhibition. Who else could have imagined such a spontaneous and brilliant approach?

PETRONAS, alongside the Secretariat of the Merdeka Award and the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) proudly presents The Sketches of Science: Photo Sessions with Nobel Laureates exhibition at the Petronas Gallery (located at the 3rd floor of Suria KLCC). It features 42 portraits of the Nobel Laureates with their sketches which contributed mainly in the main fields of science; Physics, Chemistry and Medicine. 

The moment visitors step into the exhibition, they could see 50 portraits of the laureates posing with their creative sketches. This exhibition allows visitors to explore the art behind the theories from the laureates’ very own perspective. Sketches exhibited brilliantly depict laureates’ minds in presenting their discovery. What is most appealing about the exhibition is it fosters interest to the public that Science is more than just theories; it is also applicable. It is for everyone to view! Not only that, it is interesting that the scientists attempt to simplify their scientific ideas. This concept where science is infused with arts will attract both science enthusiast and the general public. 

Telephone interviews with the laureates themselves are provided; it engages visitors with the laureates. One could feel stronger connection with the sketching as the interview further explains the symbols of each of the portraits that they view. A documentary video and digital presentations in the exhibition makes it even more interactive. In addition, science communicators from Petrosains are assigned each day to assist visitors. They are there to answer inquiries and offer guidance. This creates a new environment where the culture of excellence is injected into the society. 

Sketches of Science is truly unique. Volker Steger also gave an overview of how each laureate reacted to the project and this indirectly showcases the colourful side of their personality. We would like to invite the public to visit the exhibition and gain as much knowledge and inspiration from it. The exhibition is being held until 31st of January 2014, from 10.00 am up to 8.00pm daily except for Mondays. Here's the best thing, admission is free! 

For more information and details on the exhibition click below: 
http://www.galeripetronas.com.my/Pages/Exhibition.aspx?MenuId=2&SubMenuId=6

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G.NA – WILL YOU KISS ME LYRICS

Eonjebuteo yeonneunji 
Neoreul bon sunganbuteo
Ibunichomada niga jakku saenggangna
Neoneun mueolhaneunji
Jigeum eodiinneunji
Ooh baby... 

Irijeori boado 
Igeotjeogeot dajyeodo
Niga jakku mame deureo michilgeo gatae
Ireon naemameul aneunji
Ireon nae gamjeongeun aneunji

Haruharu
Neoman barabomyeo hangsang gidaryeo bollae
Ojik neo hanaman algo saranghae julge
Saranghagiedo akkaun siganinde
Neo eobsin amugeotdo hagi sirheunde

Maeilmaeil 
Achimmada nunman tteumyeon bogo sipeunde
Ije neo eobsineun harurado salsu eomneunde
Saranghanda geu hanmadi deutgo sipeunde
Maeil saranghae
Neoman saranghae uriduri
Ooh baby... 

Hoksi niga naekkeoran geureon sangsangmaneuro
Harujongil dugeungeoryeo michilgeo gatae
Neoegero dallyeoga... soljikhage gobaekhalgeoya

Haruharu 
Neoman barabomyeo hangsang gidaryeo bollae
Ojik neo hanaman algo saranghae julge
Saranghagiedo akkaun siganinde
Neo eobsin amugeotdo hagi sirheunde

Maeilmaeil 
Achimmada nunman tteumyeon bogo sipeunde
Ije neo eobsineun harurado salsu eomneunde
Saranghanda geu hanmadi deutgo sipeunde
Maeil saranghae
Neoman saranghae 
Uriduri

Malmuni makhyeo
Sumi chaolla (chaolla)
Tteollineun naeson kkok jabeun ni dusone
Nunmuri nalgeot gata
Jigeum naege gobaekhangeoni

Naman hangsang jikyeojugo barabwa jullae
Neo ttaemune nunmullamyeon kkok ana jullae
Geutorok ganjeolhi wonhadeon sunganine
Amuri saenggakhaedo mitgijil anha

Maeilmaeil 
Nae yeopeseo naman bomyeo jikyeobwa jullae
Chinguro jinaegin neoreul neomu saranghanikka
Saranghan geu hanmadi jigeum haejullae
Maeil saranghae
Naman saranghae
Kiseuhae jullae

One More Time
by Kim Hyun Joong

naega mollassotnabwa
norul mollassotnabwa
irohgedo gakkaie itnunde

jongmal sojunghangosun
sarajyogan hueya
alsu itnunga bwa jigume no chorom

mianhae nega hullin nunmul alji mothae
mianhae ijesoya ne ape waso

One More Time One More Time
dashi hanbon nae gyoturo wajul sun obtgetni

onjena nomanul saranghae
nujun i huhwe mankum do saranghalge

pabogatun naega nol
mame obtnun maldullo
gurohge manhi apuge haetnabwa

nega aniyotdamyon
mollassul haengboginde
ijeya arasso nega sarangirangol

gomawo sojunghan sarangul garuchyojwo
gomawo ijen naega do saranghalge

One More Time One More Time
dashi hanbon nae gyoturo wajul sun obtgetni

onjena nomanul saranghae
nujun i huhwe mankum do saranghalge
One More Time One More Time

saranghae nol saranghae
iron narul dashi badajul sun obtgetni

onjena naege jun gu sarang
naega da gapul su itge horaghaejwo
nae sonul jabajwo

English Translation

I guess I did not know
I guess you did not know
That we are standing too close like this
We can’t really let this beautiful thing disappears
Now you will understand me

I’m sorry that I didn’t know the reason behind those tears
I’m sorry, now I’m right in front of you

One More Time One More Time
Can you return to my side once again?
I will always love you
I’ll never regret, I will only love you

I’m so foolish
For not knowing what’s inside your heart
It seems to be in pain
Without you I don’t know happiness
Now I understand what love is

Thank you for teaching me about love
Thanks you, now I will know how to love you more

One More Time One More Time
Can you return to my side once again?
I will always love you
I’ll never regret, I will only love you
One More Time One More Time
I love you, I love you
Will you accept me again someday?
Please let me return it to you
The love you always gave me
Just hold my hand


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Name : 김현중 / Kim Hyun Joong (Gim Hyeon Jung)
Profession : Actor, singer 
Birthdate : 1986-Jun-6
Birthplace : Seoul, South Korea
Height : 180cm
Weight : 68kg
Blood type : B
Star sign : Gemini

Lirik lagu Pink Toniq Kiss Kiss ( OST Playfull Kiss )

my love kiss kiss kiss

dugeun dugeun nega
so sweet sweet sweet

dalkomhage burowa

na hanaman saranghaejwo
wanna kiss me kiss me
Oh Oh Oh~~

kiss kiss kiss

sesange dan hansaram
sweet sweet sweet

dalkomhan non nae sarang

ijen naman saranghaejwo
wanna hold u hold u

nae gyoteman issojwo


jjekkak jjekkak siganman gajana

onje onje nege malhal kkoni

geurohge neurit neurit
oh no 그
oh no geuman jaego naegero wa

naegamonjo noege malhalkka

saranghanda nae mameul malhalkka

amuri yonseuphedo

ni ape nan mu maldo mothae

*Repeat


haru jongil utdaga uldaga

ni senggage moriman apawa

no tteme nae gaseumi
oh no
oh no sekkamatge ta deuroga

ur my honey
ur my honey irohge bullojwo
ur my darling 
ur my darling irohge malhejwo

wae jakku anjolbu jol nae mameul

wae etageman hani

*Repeat

5,4,3,2,1

oso naege malhejwo

nal saranghandago
(Forever)
ni mameul boyojwo (Forever)

nan junbi wanlyo negero dallyo dallyo

kongdak kongdak nae mameul
( kiss)
non saljjak kung (dalkomhan kiss)

Of Magic & Chemistry

Towards the end of year 2013, we are celebrating the wonders of science and this time it's having fun with chemistry! The theme is called 'Of Magic & Chemistry'. In conjunction with this theme, we are also giving out a 2-in-1 colourful periodic table and 2014 table calendar to visitors.             

There are many activities listed for visitors to try. Did you know that forensic scientists study how ink breaks down into separate colours in order to solve crimes? We call this chromatography. You can give it a try at Petrosains!

In the ‘Zesty Candle’ activity at Petrosains, you can make your own homemade candle. You need half an orange with the insides scooped out and some olive oil! Orange skin contains a flammable oil with a compound called limonene. Limonene gives oranges and other citrus fruits their distinctive smell! The Zesty Candle made from the orange skin and olive oil produces a fresh citrus scent but with all flammable items, so great care must be taken. 

Our fun science demonstrations on chemistry stimulates you to discover how ordinary works of science can be such an exciting and unforgettable experience! The picture below shows our science communicator performing a science show about ‘Combustion’. Basically he is explaining the three elements that is needed to ignite and sustain a fire, which are fuel, heat and oxygen. 

Hope this will change the mindset that we can only learn and do chemistry in a lab. In actual fact we are free to discover chemical reactions at home using everyday materials. But kids, make sure you have parental guidance if dealing with fire! Or else..






Posted by Ayu
Learning Specialist, Petrosains

'Sultans of Science' Menjejaki Penemuan Semula Sains Islam

Secara keseluruhannya, pameran 'Sultans of Science' yang mencirikan penemuan semula sains Islam  merangkumi  tokoh-tokoh saintis islam, penemuan -penemuan terawal terhadap pelbagai konsep sains di samping bahan-bahan pameran yang terpilih sebagai perisian ruang pameran ini. Pameran ini telah berada di Petrosains selama 6 bulan dari Disember 2012 sehingga Jun 2013.

Pemandangan di sepanjang laluan pintu masuk ke ruang pameran adalah lain dari yang lain. Sekali pandang pasti kita akan teruja untuk berkunjung ke sini. Sepanjang laluan untuk memasuki ruang pameran, terdapat lukisan wajah-wajah sarjana muslim dan turut disertakan maklumat mengenai sumbangan penemuan  mereka terhadap dunia. Di ruang yang cukup indah ini juga, ia berlatar belakangkan alunan muzik arab khas untuk para pelawat agar dapat lebih merasai dan memperhalusi bahan-bahan pameran di samping dapat menimba banyak ilmu pengetahuan tentang penemuan semula sains islam.

Bahan pameran yang menjadi tarikan utama adalah jam gajah ataupun 'elephant clock'. Ini merupakan simbol kepada penemuan semula sains islam dalam menentukan masa. Jam gajah telah direka oleh Al-Jazari, seorang jurutera dan arkitek beragama Islam. Jam ini boleh menunjukkan waktu dan memberi isyarat pergerakan untuk setiap 30 minit. Keunikan rekabentuk jam gajah terserlah oleh gabungan pelbagai jenis haiwan yang menjadi simbol beberapa buah negara.

Bukan setakat itu sahaja malah terdapat di salah satu sudut aktiviti, kita juga berpeluang mempelajarai bagaimana menghasilkan minyak wangi dari rempah ratus seperti bunga cengkih, kayu mais, bunga lawang, jintan manis dan buah pelaga. Staf-staf Petrosains sentiasa bersedia di sudut aktiviti untuk menerangkan lebih lanjut tentang sains di sebalik minyak wangi. 

Terdapat pentas kecil yang tersedia untuk sesi pertunjukan sains khusus untuk para pengunjung yang hadir. Kesimpulannya, 'Sultans of Science' telah  menjanjikan  suatu kepuasan dalam mendalami sejarah penemuan  semula sains islam  dan ilmu yang diperolehi adalah tidak sia-sia malah ia boleh dimanfaatkan pada masa-masa akan datang.







Posted by Ayu
Learning Specialist, Petrosains

Petrosains Science Show Competition Final 2013

Petrosains successfully held the grand finals of Petrosains National Science Show Competition for the fifth consecutive year on  23rd and 24th October 2013.  Kompleks Kraf, Jalan Conlay was once again became the official venue for the final competition for both the school category and the open category.

After the initial kick-off in early February this year, we received  a total of  317 entries  from secondary schools all over Malaysia including from boarding schools such as Maktab Rendah Sains Mara. After a stringent selection process by our panel of judges,  60 teams were shortlisted and competed against each other in the six zone level competition held in Johor Bharu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuantan, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Sg. Petani. . The winner from each zone then proceeded to the grand finals together with two wildcard teams chosen by the panel of judges to compete in the grand finals.on 2013.

Some science hunting with the participants from Sarawak

As for the open category,  36 entries were received from teams representing public and private higher learning institutions in Malaysia as well as open teams.  . After vetting thoroughly , the panel of judges  selected  19 teams to compete in  the semi final round and with that, the top nine teams emerged to compete in the grand finals.

This competition is an initiative taken by Petrosains, to promote effective and informal learning methods, and popularize the subjects of science amongst secondary school students, This competition also takes things one step further by putting s students on stage and  giving them the opportunity to explain science to others. This indirectly refines and deepens their own understanding of the science concept and  helps in building their confidence and communication skills that will be a huge asset for them in the future. Other than just performing for the final, the finalists of this year’s school category were also given the opportunity to have a direct up-close  session with Dr. Graham Walker, a PhD holder in science show from Australia National University. During the session, Dr. Graham shared valuable information and tips in science show performing.

School Category

Amazing Acid and Base show by MRSM Pendang

Having some fun with science

Special science show performance from the deaf and mute students of SMKV Indah Pura

And the champion of the Petrosains Science Show Competition 2013 School Category is SMK Panchor!!!  In true cinematic fashion, Zarul Mustaqeem Abdul Samad of SMK Panchor fell to the floor in elated disbelief when the final result was announced.  Their win was attributed to natural onstage chemistry between the two participants,  skillful audience engagement and fascinating science show performance that captured the judges attention and scored them high marks.

The happy faces of the winners

As for the Open Category, it was an extremely tight battle  between all 9 teams. Each of them came out with awe-inspiring shows that included the science of sounds, dry ice and even bubbles. In the end, Institut Pendidikan Guru Ipoh created a – surprise when both their teams swept away the first and second Place for the finals, defeating other  teams from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Politeknik Balik Pulau and the enigmatic Yong Brothers’ Robotic Show. 

Open Category

Discovering interesting element about density with Politeknik Balik Pulau team

Fantastic  show about heat capacity and pressure by the Institut Perguruan Perlis

Travelling through time with amazing science discovery by the Institut Perguruan Ipoh 

Results: 

School Category

Champion  SMK Panchor

Runner- up : SMK Seksyen 10, Kota Damansara

Third place : SMK Sultan Ismail, SMK Lembah Bidong

And the 6 Special Awards go to :-

Best Script : MRSM Pendang, Kedah

Best Future Star : SMK Tamparuli, Sabah

Best ‘Wow’ Demonstration : SMK Panchor, Negeri Sembilan

Best Performer : SMK Sultan Ismail, Johor

Most Popular Group : SMK Panchor, Negeri Sembilan

Highest Number of Entries  : Negeri Johor

Open Category

Champion : Institut Pendidikan Guru Ipoh (Team Loh)

Naib Johan : Institut Pendidikan Guru Ipoh (Team Tan)

Tempat Ketiga : Yong Brothers

The happy faces of the winners

Definitely can’t wait to see what 2014 has to offer for the competition!