Date:    29 November 2025 (Saturday)
Time:    2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Venue:  Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum

Topic 1: Sports Myths Busted: What’s Real and What’s Not?
Topic 2: From Anti-COVID Lift Buttons to Antiviral 3D-Printed Basketballs for Children: How 3D Printing Innovation Transforms Our
               Lives

Conducted in Cantonese.
Free admission. First come, first served.

Interested parties can also watch the live broadcast of the lectures through the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/hkscm) or the YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/hksciencemuseum) of the Hong Kong Science Museum.

Brief Introduction

Topic 1:    Sports Myths Busted: What’s Real and What’s Not?
Speaker:  Prof. Tam Tsz-king, Bjorn
                  Assistant Professor, Department of Sports and Health Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University

This lecture will delve into common misconceptions surrounding key topics in sports science - discover the truth about lactate and its role in muscle fatigue, examine the influence of DNA on athletic performance, and uncover the facts about whey protein's benefits. Also, this lecture will dissect the legendary "Michael Jordan’s hang time" and analyse myths related to fat loss strategies. Join us for a journey of discovery and truth in sports!

Topic 2:   From Anti-COVID Lift Buttons to Antiviral 3D-Printed Basketballs for Children: How 3D Printing Innovation Transforms Our
                  Lives
Speaker:  Prof. Lo K. Y., Chris
                  Professor, Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

An airless, antimicrobial basketball has been newly developed for children. Combining durability, safety, and hygiene, the product reduces cross-contamination risk while showcasing how scientific research can be applied to sports, education, and everyday life. This lecture will trace the journey from creating anti-COVID lift buttons to innovating antiviral sports equipment. It will also highlight the challenges and turning points of technology transformation, and how Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem can drive societal impact through real-world applications.