Issue 8 Secret of the Sun 太阳的秘密

Hands-On Science (1) — Secret of the Sun
Let’s go to the beach! Why is the weather bright and sunny? It’s because of the sun! Do you know that the sun is actually a star? What more can you know about the sun? Discover the secret of the sun!

科学趴趴走（1）－太阳的故事
太阳是个大火球，是太阳系的中心。它就像一位严厉又慈祥的母亲，用它的光和热温暖地球上的所有生物。但是，你了解这位热烘烘的“慈母”吗？


Hands-On Science (2) — Attack of the Ultraviolet Rays
If you love the feel of sun rays on your skin, think again! You may get sunburn, or even skin cancer due to overexposure! What are ultraviolet rays? How do you protect yourself against these harmful rays? Find out!

科学趴趴走（2）－紫外线大作战
夏日炎炎，最佳的消暑方法就是到海滩畅泳，但是又怕皮肤会被晒黑。原来一切都是紫外线作怪，有什么方法可以让皮肤免受紫外线的伤害呢？


DIY Science — Homemade Sun Clock Sundial
Tell the time in a different kind of way! Create your own sundial! It was an ancient clock used to measure time by the position of the sun. Learn how to use the sundial!

科学DIY－自制太阳钟－日晷
古时候没有时钟，该怎么测量时间呢？原来聪明的祖先们会制作古老的太阳钟――日晷，大家也一起动手制作，了解古人如何测量时间的吧！


Science Lab — Egg-streme Problems
Have you tried eggs before? How much do you know about eggs? Why dies an egg float? And how much weight can eggs support? Go on an ‘egg’-citing journey of knowledge as you understand more about the science involved with eggs!

科学实验室－鸡蛋的三大难题
鸡蛋营养丰富，可以制成多种食品，但你知道鸡蛋的结构吗？一只鸡蛋可以承受多少质量呢？如何分辨鸡蛋是生的还是熟的呢？


Famous Scientist Comic — Copernicus’ Heliocentric Theory
Who was Nicolaus Copernicus? He was the father of modern astronomy. He created the heliocentric theory which suggests that the sun is the centre of the universe. Join Tommy on a time-travel adventure back into the past to learn about Copernicus.

科学英雄穿梭机－哥白尼的日心说
小康与小铁回到过去，见证哥白尼如何排除万难，坚信真理，确立当时世人皆不接受的地动说


Natural Gallery — Toucan
Learn about the bird with the big bright bill; the toucan! What is so special about this bird? Can it talk like a parrot? Be fascinated with this amazing creature!

自然照相馆－巨嘴鸟
一张比自己身体还大的嘴巴，是巨嘴鸟的身体特征。不过这张颜色亮丽的大嘴巴，并没有想象中的不方便，为什么呢？


Science-Cyclopedia — Burning Secrets
Fuel up your burning curiosity by understanding more about fire. What causes fire? How do you fight fire? This section will have your mind filled with burning questions!

科学百分百－燃烧的秘密
每年7月起，我国必会进入“烟雾季节”，而人民也能推断出邻国印尼的森林又再被熊熊烈火包围。为什么森林大火毁一发不可收拾？消防员又该如何扑灭大火呢？