What are mosquitoes afraid of? Is it easy for inspiration to burst out while taking a shower? Science popularization writers bring more than just "cold knowledge" reading | children | writers

Release time:Apr 14, 2024 12:33 PM

"Currently, scientifically validated effective mosquito repellent ingredients include DEET and Ecaridine. DEET can prevent mosquitoes from biting people, while Ecaridine can prevent mosquitoes from approaching."

"When taking a shower or other relaxing activities that allow for absent-mindedness, people's creativity suddenly increases, which is known as the 'shower effect'."

Yao Yongjia, a seasoned science popularization author and translator with over 1.1 million followers on social media, shared these popular science tips to attract children and parents present. Recently, Yao Yongjia, one of the authors of the "Youth Light Science Popularization" series, walked into Jiantou Bookstore, leading children from "interesting science popularization reading" to "interesting science popularization writing". Many children say that in the scorching summer, it is really interesting to listen to popular science writers talk about these "interesting and cold knowledge" in a comfortable bookstore.

Why can science popularization writers write so many science popularization articles? How is an interesting science popularization article written? When it comes to writing essays, young readers on site express their distress one after another: "When I write essays, I have a headache and can't think of what to write..." "Although I have read many books and excerpted good words and sentences, I don't know how to use them when writing essays." "The teacher said that my observation diary is not organized." In Yao Yongjia's view, not only do children feel distressed about writing essays, but for many adults, writing also requires systematic training. Firstly, try to put aside the negative suggestion that "I just can't write"; Secondly, lower expectations and write them down; In addition, you can learn some practical writing methodologies.


What are mosquitoes afraid of? Is it easy for inspiration to burst out while taking a shower? Science popularization writers bring more than just "cold knowledge" reading | children | writers

At the lecture, Yao Yongjia shared with the children a small trick for popular science writing: how to take reading notes? How to record your inspiration and materials? How to use effective writing tools like "cards"? How to find the perspective of observation? How to apply the accumulated content from daily life to composition? Through an hour and a half of activity, the children and parents who participated in the lecture felt the importance of science popularization reading, and also realized that writing science popularization articles is not as difficult as imagined. At the event, many young readers picked up paper and pens, eager to write their first "science popularization knowledge card".

This event is hosted by Guangxi Normal University Press Co., Ltd., guided by the Propaganda Department of Hongkou District Committee, to assist in the construction of "bookish Hongkou". Starting from caring for and stimulating children's curiosity and exploration of science, it aims to connect extracurricular reading with in class learning, cultivate scientific interest, cultivate interdisciplinary thinking, and improve scientific literacy.

The documentary "Elephant Journey" will be released in 2024, and the migration journey of wild elephants in Yunnan will be brought to IMAX screen company | Production | Elephant Journey
The documentary "Elephant Journey" will be released in 2024, and the migration journey of wild elephants in Yunnan will be brought to IMAX screen company | Production | Elephant Journey

IMAX, Singapore Beach Villa Film Co., Ltd., a production company under Blue Ant Media, and China International Communications Group Interpret China Studio announced on July 3 that they will jointly produce the documentary film "Elephant Journey". This film will document the migration journey of wild Asian elephant herds that began in 2020, presenting the habitat of wild elephant herds - the hidden scenery of Yunnan, China, and revealing the stories and little-known secrets between humans and wild elephants. The documentary film has a duration of approximately 90 minutes and is currently being produced in China using IMAX cameras. It is planned to be released in IMAX theaters in 2024. "Elephant Journey" not only presents the relationship between humans and wild elephants, but also records from a new perspective the well-known departure of 16 wild Asian elephants in March 2020

Exploring new possibilities, not blindly copying dance dramas, dance drama documentary film "Eternal Radio Waves" started filming on July 1st in Shanghai | Documentary | Movie
Exploring new possibilities, not blindly copying dance dramas, dance drama documentary film "Eternal Radio Waves" started filming on July 1st in Shanghai | Documentary | Movie

On the morning of July 1st, the rehearsal hall of Shanghai Song and Dance Troupe was transformed into a movie set. The camera, lighting, track, and rocker arm are in place, and through director Zheng Dasheng's monitor, the Shanghai Song and Dance Troupe actors can be seen in high-definition shots, with their bodies dancing and the camera moving in perfect coordination. Zheng Dasheng was wearing a hoodie with four words printed on his back: "Be brave.". Making a popular dance drama into a movie does require courage. During the filming process, it was even more important to be bold and meticulous. A dance scene between "Li Xia" and "Little Tailor" was repeatedly filmed. Director Zheng Dasheng stared closely at the monitor. This was the first day of filming for the dance drama documentary film "Eternal Waves", and the set was busy and orderly. This film was directed by the Propaganda Department of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China, and co produced by the Shanghai Song and Dance Troupe under SMG and Shangshi Film Industry. It also directed the film "1921"

Supporting the stable growth of the cultural and creative industry, Pudong New Area has launched the "Five Ones" refined service industry | Enterprises | Cultural and Creative
Supporting the stable growth of the cultural and creative industry, Pudong New Area has launched the "Five Ones" refined service industry | Enterprises | Cultural and Creative

The 2023 Key Cultural and Creative Enterprises Stable Growth Service Season in Pudong New Area was launched on June 16th. The event is hosted by the Propaganda Department of the Pudong New Area Committee, aiming to integrate comprehensive resources such as government departments, industry experts, entrepreneur representatives, and social institutions, optimize the development ecology of cultural and creative enterprises, and promote higher quality development of the cultural and creative industry. During the activity season, a group of cultural and creative industry stable growth service leading mentors were hired, and at the same time, the "Yiqi Tongxin" service specialist team officially made its debut. In the future, it will create "Five Ones" heartwarming services, namely "one dedicated line", "one email", "one information exchange platform", "one park enterprise interactive WeChat matrix", and "one special coordination specialist team". The team will focus on serving as policy communicators, problem coordinators, and development escorts, continuously optimizing the business environment with down-to-earth and thoughtful services, and enabling enterprises to

A Good Magnolia - Xu Jinping's Traditional Chinese Painting Works Exhibition Appears at the Magnolia | Xu Jinping | Works Exhibition
A Good Magnolia - Xu Jinping's Traditional Chinese Painting Works Exhibition Appears at the Magnolia | Xu Jinping | Works Exhibition

The solo exhibition "A Good Magnolia - Xu Jinping's Traditional Chinese Painting Works Exhibition" by Xu Jinping, a Chinese painter and vice chairman of the Shanxi Artists Association, was held at the Shanghai Xinjinjie Art Space from June 3 to July 10. This exhibition showcases nearly 20 works created by Xu Jinping in recent years with the theme of magnolias. Xu Jinping's flower and bird paintings combine the overall poetic beauty and fresh charm, showing the special charm of the blending of form and spirit. The thousand branches and ten thousand stamens of magnolia flowers in his pen rise up, as if soaking in snow, showcasing a noble temperament against the backdrop of ancient architecture. Xu Jinping uses clever blank space and exquisite techniques to convey the essence and aesthetic taste of traditional Chinese art in his light and natural brushstrokes. The exhibition is under the academic guidance of Mao Shi'an, Vice Chairman of the China Association of Literary Critics. He stated, "Mr. Xu's works..."

Hu Ge: Being caught off guard in the face of life is a worthwhile trip | Liu Jiayin | Hu Ge
Hu Ge: Being caught off guard in the face of life is a worthwhile trip | Liu Jiayin | Hu Ge

"On July 13, 2021, after reading the script sent to me by Teacher Cao Baoping, Hu Ge and the director added us on WeChat. I saw a topic we usually avoid - death - in the script of" Not Void This Journey ". Eastern culture is not very willing to face death, so people are not very prepared and death catches people off guard. I have a similar experience." "Not Void This Journey" was produced by Cao Baoping, written and directed by Liu Jiayin, and led by Hu Ge, starring Wu Lei. Qi Xi starred, with Bai Ke playing a special role. The movie tells the story of an ordinary screenwriter named Wen Shan who falls behind and begins to make a living by writing eulogies. Through his encounters with various ordinary people, Wen Shan comforts others and gains warmth, ultimately finding his own self