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監製：麥志恆
了解自己以至其所處的世界；又或單純的好奇，都是人與生俱來的天性，亦是不斷推動人類文明進步的源動力。「零距離科學」系列將以此為依歸，集合世界各地最新最有趣的科學紀錄片，介紹給觀眾。內容由最新的長壽研究到火星探險；由洞悉你我的行為科學到家貓的秘密；由尋找暗物質到禁食治療的最新研究，網羅大家最想知；最息息相關的科學資訊，希望好好保有觀眾這份最單純最寶貴的好奇心。
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冥想為近年新興的科研主題，本集節目將會探討其對健康的好處、冥想對我們的大腦和身體功能有何益處，不少精神病專家、神經學家和分子生物學家均對此愈來愈感興趣，而最近的研究發現，更將冥想應用到歐美醫院，配合傳統治療，專門舒緩多種疾病相關的慢性痛症和壓力。
電視版本：雙語廣播（粵語／英語）
Meditation has become a new field of research for scientists. An illuminating documentary on its benefits for our health. Psychiatrists, neurologists and molecular biologists are increasingly interested in the beneficial effects of meditation on the functioning of our brain and body. Their recent discoveries have allowed meditation techniques to be used in hospitals, in the United States and in Europe, where they are used, in therapeutic accompaniment, to reduce, in particular, the chronic pain and the stress related to many pathologies.
TV Version: Bilingual Broadcast (Cantonese/English)
預告
人是從何知道自己的性別呢？有人覺得自己是男性或女性，但也有人覺得自己界乎兩者之間。世界上很多人都不認同自己出生時所獲分配的性別，同時越來越多人不再按傳統性別分野來表現自己，令性別界線變得越見模糊。
本節目將探討變性的真正意思，採訪過程中生理、心理及生物學上的轉變。節目將訪問多位正進行變性人士，以過來人角度道出當中心路歷程，包括從社交層面開始變性的女人、兩位開始服用賀爾蒙藥的年輕人、以及接受手術的變性女人。節目亦同時訪問性別學專家，探討現代醫藥如何協助轉性，及究竟性別認同是從何而來。
雙語廣播：粵語/英語 (電視版)
How does a person know their gender? Do they see themselves as male or female, or somewhere in between? More and more people around the world do not identify with the gender they were assigned to at birth. Increasingly, people are expressing their gender identity outside of the 'norms', and the lines of gender are becoming more blurred than ever. This film explores what it actually means to be transgender, and what happens when a person transitions psychologically, physically and biologically. We follow a number of transgender people going through their own transition. From a socially transitioning transwoman to two young transmen embarking on hormones, to a transwoman going through gender confirmation surgery - we get a snapshot into what transitioning and being transgender is really like from those living it. We also hear from experts in the field of gender and find out how modern medicine is helping people to transition their gender. And we explore where gender identity actually comes from.
TV Version: Bilingual Broadcast (Cantonese/English)
重溫
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冥想的科學
冥想為近年新興的科研主題，本集節目將會探討其對健康的好處、冥想對我們的大腦和身體功能有何益處，不少精神病專家、神經學家和分子生物學家均對此愈來愈感興趣，而最近的研究發現，更將冥想應用到歐美醫院，配合傳統治療，專門舒緩多種疾病相關的慢性痛症和壓力。
電視版本：雙語廣播（粵語／英語）
Meditation has become a new field of research for scientists. An illuminating documentary on its benefits for our health. Psychiatrists, neurologists and molecular biologists are increasingly interested in the beneficial effects of meditation on the functioning of our brain and body. Their recent discoveries have allowed meditation techniques to be used in hospitals, in the United States and in Europe, where they are used, in therapeutic accompaniment, to reduce, in particular, the chronic pain and the stress related to many pathologies.
TV Version: Bilingual Broadcast (Cantonese/English)15/03/2019收看 -
基因編輯
「DNA是新興數據。」這個說法日漸流行，事實上，人類現時已經能夠精確地為人體細胞、胚胎、細菌、病毒以致植物重組設定程式，有了CRISPR科技，我們可以隨意改變每一個生物體的特性，透過這技術，我們不用再生病，可以改善身體狀況，亦能改造植物基因，滿足人類的食用需要。CRISPR的特別之處，在於這是相對簡單的技術，過去一年，以CRISPR進行的實驗及應用數目增長驚人，世界各地都有人去試驗CRISPR的不同用法，更出現了家用的「CRISPR自助實驗套裝」，因此，科學家呼籲要訂立新的操守指引，而預計所謂「訂製設計嬰兒」的需求會愈來愈大，這現象極具爭議性。另一方面，不久將來後，我們或可以終止遺傳病，製造細菌去吸食油份及塑膠，在豬的身上培植人體適用的器官，甚至令已絕種的動物重生！這一切都聽起來都好像是天馬行空，但其實已經近在眼前。
電視版本：雙語廣播（粵語／英語）
‘Bio is the New Digital’. We are capable of precisely reprogramming the genetic code of our body’s cells, embryos, bacteria, viruses and plants. With the CRISPR-technology we can alter the characteristics of every organism to our own design. In doing so we will be able to eradicate diseases, improve the condition of our bodies and alter plants to meet the specific needs of our food consumption. What makes the CRISPR-technology so special is that it is relatively simple. During the past year the number of experiments and applications has exploded. People all around the world are now tinkering with the CRISPR results: experimenting at home with ‘Do it Yourself CRISPR-kits’. Scientists are therefore calling for new ethical guidelines. The demand for the (un)desirability of so-called designer babies is on the rise. Although it is not yet possible, we will soon be able to put an end to hereditary diseases. Perhaps we can also create bacteria that can eat oil or plastic, pigs in which human organs are being grown or bring extinct species of animals back to life. It all sounds like science fiction but it is closer than ever before.
TV Version: Bilingual Broadcast (Cantonese/English)
08/03/2019收看 -
行星保護計劃
本集節目將會揭示人類在進行太空探索追尋外星生命時，為何要將送上太空的所有物件: 由太空船機身，以至每一個零件進行徹底消毒，同時揭示了科學家只要稍一不慎，研究將會被毀於一旦的危機。
電視版本：雙語廣播（粵語／英語）
A space adventure that uncovers the risks of the hunt for life and the sterilization of the objects that we send into space. Discover how man can destroy its own research and stumble upon the traces that we ourselves have left.
TV Version: Bilingual Broadcast (Cantonese/English)01/03/2019收看 -
重返泰坦
泰坦是土星最大的衞星，它有可能是整個太陽系內最適合人類以及其他生物移居的星球。本集會將加西尼—惠更斯號的旅程重現眼前，並利用這次泰坦探索之旅收集到的珍貴數據，製造一個虛擬的空間，看看人類如何在泰坦生活。科學家會深入分析泰坦的表面，發掘未來人類到此居住的可能性。
電視版本：雙語廣播（粵語／英語）
Titan, Saturn's largest moon, is a planetary body capable of human habitation. Optis and Agat Films & cie together brought the magnitude of the Cassini-Huygens probe's journey to Titan to viewers. Using only the probe's data, Optis created a virtual world that mimics how a human would experience Titan. Discover what lies on its surface and find out if it may one day become a habitable zone.
TV Version: Bilingual Broadcast (Cantonese/English)22/02/2019收看 -
生命大改造（七）
十一歲男孩 Malachi患有妥瑞症、專注不足及過度活躍症，經常做出危險動作。四歲的 Jasper 下身癱瘓，雙腿未能支撐身體的重量，也無法正常走路，只能在地上爬行。而廿六歲的Greg，因四肢癱瘓而與輪椅為伴，但他仍希望獨立生活。不過簡單如付錢購物，或過馬路時按動行人過路設施，也是天大難題。一班發明家是否有辦法幫助他們呢？
監 製：王永森
雙語廣播：粵語／英語（電視版）播放頻道：港台電視31、31A播出時間：首播 2019年2月15日星期五 晚上9時30分 重溫 2019年2月18日星期一 中午12時
11-year-old Malachi suffers from Tourette’s Syndrome and ADHD, struggling with violent outbursts. 4-year-old Jasper is paralysed from the waist down. His legs are unable to support his body and so far he has only gained enough strength to crawl. 26-year-old Greg is determined to be as independent as possible, despite being paralysed from the neck down and reliant on his wheelchair to travel to places. With no use of his hands he is unable to press buttons on road crossing boxes and he cannot pay for anything he wants to buy. Can the Fix Team help these people?
Executive Producer: Sammy Wong
Bilingual: Cantonese/ English (TV Version)Channel: RTHK 31, 31ATime:
First run 2019.2.15 Fri 9:30pm Re-run 2019.2.18 Mon 12:00nn -
生命大改造（六）
五歲的William患有罕見的癲癇症，有多種不同的癲癇發作模式，其中部分足以致命。設計師及科技專家張海燕會負責跟進這個個案。
十九歲的Ian有先天性腦麻痺，令他無法控制身體活動及說話。Ian最感興趣是與父親一起揚帆出海。可惜父親車禍喪生後，便未有機會再坐上帆船。Ian渴望能再次出海，並且自行控制帆船。工程師Ryan White和體驗設計師Ruby Steele聯手合作，嘗試為Ian找出可行方法。若然他們成功，將會是首次有人以眼晴駕駛船隻航行。
六十六歲獨居的Susan患有多發性硬化症。她的症狀日益嚴重，而家居安裝的多種科技輔助工具，亦不適合她使用。設計師Ruby希望能研製一個設計，讓不懂科技的Susan更容易使用科技產品。
究竟一班發明家可以如何幫助他們呢？
監 製：王永森
雙語廣播：粵語/英語 (電視版)
播放頻道： 港台電視 31、31A 播出時間： (首播) 2019年2月8日 星期五 晚上9時30分 (重溫) 2019年2月11日 星期一 中午12時
Five year old William has a rare form of epilepsy which causes him to have multiple seizures, some of which are life-threatening. Designer and technologist, Haiyan Zhang takes on one of the most emotionally charged problems of the series. Can she come up with an invention that will help?
19-year-old Ian was born with cerebral palsy which has left him with no control of his body and an inability to speak. Since Ian was a child one of his greatest pleasures has been sailing with his dad before he was killed in a car accident. Ian really wants that he can continue sailing with complete control of the vessel himself. Engineer, Ryan White, and Experience Designer, Ruby Steele, team up to see if they can come up with a solution. If they’re successful it’ll be the first time anyone has ever sailed a boat using just their eyes.
66-year-old Susan has multiple sclerosis and lives alone. The symptoms have worsened over the years. Susan has worked hard to maintain her independence. Her flat has been kitted out with a range of assistive technology, but most of it is not fit for purpose. Experience Designer Ruby needs to find a way to make smart technology more accessible for people like Susan. If she can crack it, Susan and potentially thousands of other elderly and vulnerable people can continue living independently.
Executive Producer : Sammy Wong
Bilingual: Cantonese/ English (TV Version)
Channel： RTHK 31、31A Time： (First run) 2019.2.8 Fri 9:30pm (Re-run) 2019.2.11 Mon 12:00pm -
生命大改造（五）
熱愛跳芭蕾舞的 Pollyanna ，因車禍自幼失去右腳小腿，令她不能正常跳舞。七十三歲的Bobby ，因為先天性成骨不全症，導致聽覺逐漸受損。近二十年更完全失聰，令他與外界溝通出現困難。因為嚴重交通意外，四肢接近癱瘓的Tobijah，就希望與小女兒入廚，一起做蛋糕。一班發明家是否有辦法令他們夢想成真呢？
監 製：王永森
雙語廣播：粵語／英語（電視版）播放頻道：港台電視31、31A播出時間：首播 2019年2月1日星期五 晚上9時30分 重溫 2019年2月4日星期一 中午12時
Pollyanna, who loves ballet, lost her right lower leg in a car accident in infancy and cannot dance normally. 73 year-old Bobby was born with brittle bone disease which has gradually resulted in him losing his hearing completely. These 20 years, he struggles to communicate with family and friends. Tobijah's limbs are close to being paralysed from a car accident, but he wishes to bake a cake with his young daughter. Can the inventors help them?
Executive Producer: Sammy Wong
Bilingual: Cantonese/ English (TV Version)Channel: RTHK 31, 31ATime:
First run 2019.2.1 Fri 9:30pm Re-run 2019.2.4 Mon 12:00nn -
生命大改造（四）
一班發明家試圖為三位面對困難仍不放棄的人士去解決生活難題。
Graham熱愛單板滑雪運動，但一場意外完全改變了他的生活。他變成嚴重殘障，大部分時間在輪倚上度過。儘管承受身心各種創傷，Graham仍擁抱夢想，盼望有一天能重返雪山，再次踏上他熱愛的滑雪板。
Alexander天生患有罕見遺傳病，對紫外光嚴重敏感。即使皮膚在陽光下短暫暴露，亦會馬上出現大面積皮膚燒傷的情況，患上皮膚癌的機率較一般人大得多。
Kyle夢想成為髮型師，但他其中一隻手天生發育不良，令他無法抓緊要剪的頭髮。他不言放棄甚至報讀了髮型學校，但不管他如何努力，身體殘障卻阻礙他向夢想進發。
究竟一班發明家可以如何幫助他們呢？
監 製：王永森
雙語廣播：粵語/英語 (電視版)
播放頻道： 港台電視 31、31A 播出時間： (首播) 2019年1月25日 星期五 晚上9時30分 (重溫) 2019年1月28日 星期一 中午12時
A team of inventors attempt to change the lives of three inspiring people with very different problems.
Forty-year-old Graham was passionate about snowboarding until an accident dramatically changed his life. Now he is severely disabled, spending most of his time in a wheelchair, and with limited use of his arms and legs. But, despite all the trauma he has suffered, Graham dreams of one thing - getting back on the slopes and back on his snowboard again. Can award-winning engineer Yusuf Muhammed help make his wish come true?
Alexander lives with a rare genetic disorder that causes extreme sensitivity to the sun's ultraviolet rays. If he exposes his skin it immediately blisters and burns., and he has a very high chance of getting skin cancer. When he does go out he has to cover every inch of his body, including wearing a homemade helmet and visor which are bulky and draw the attention of everyone who sees him. For materials expert Zoe Laughlin, it is a huge challenge. She needs to find a way to protect Alex's skin from the harmful rays which is lightweight and ventilating, whilst allowing him to go out in public without being stared at.
Kyle's ambition is to be a hairdresser, but he was born with a deformed hand. Determined not to give up on his dream he has enrolled at a hairdressing academy, but he has reached a point where his disability is stopping him from progressing any further. Engineer Jude Pullen needs to come up with a solution that will give Kyle the dexterity required to work as a professional hairstylist.
Executive Producer : Sammy Wong
Bilingual: Cantonese/ English (TV Version)
Channel： RTHK 31、31A Time： (First run) 2019.1.25 Fri 9:30pm (Re-run) 2019.1.28 Mon 12:00 noon -
生命大改造（三）
兩子之母Shamreen患上退化性疾病，視力十分有限，難以帶兩個孩子外出。七歳的Rosie在嬰兒時期做過腦部手術，令她需要時刻佩帶笨重的醫療頭盔。Rosie希望自己有個不礙眼的新頭盔，讓她可以跟其他小朋友一起玩耍。患有囊腫性纖維化的Morgan、Aidan兩兄弟，呼吸受到嚴重影響，令媽媽 Vicky心力交瘁……改造團隊能夠幫助這些人嗎？
監 製：王永森
雙語廣播：粵語／英語（電視版）播放頻道：港台電視31、31A播出時間：首播 2019年1月18日星期五 晚上9時30分 重溫 2019年1月21日星期一 中午12時
Mum of two Shamreen has a degenerative condition which has left her with very limited vision, and she is struggling to get around in public with her two young sons. Seven-year-old Rosie had a brain surgery as a baby and now wears a cumbersome medical helmet. She desperately wants to have a new helmet that is less visible and helps her fit in with her friends. Two teenage brothers, Morgan and Aidan, suffer from cystic fibrosis - a disease that severely affects their breathing – and their mum Vicky is exhausted taking care of them. Can the fix team come up with solutions to help these people?
Executive Producer: Sammy Wong
Bilingual: Cantonese/ English (TV Version)Channel: RTHK 31, 31ATime:
First run 2019.1.18 Fri 9:30pm Re-run 2019.1.21 Mon 12:00nn -
生命大改造（二）
發明家團隊繼續運用先進科技，嘗試克服一些一直難以解決的問題。他們嘗試對抗英國最嚴重的鄉郊罪行：偷綿羊，亦要為一個患有牟比士症候群，天生沒有手掌腳掌的少年製造一架單車。與此同時，一位56歲的病人幾乎全身癱瘓，無法說話。團隊能否找到方法，助他與身邊親友溝通呢？
監 製：王永森
雙語廣播：粵語／英語（電視版）播放頻道：港台電視31、31A播出時間：首播 2019年1月11日星期五 晚上9時30分 重溫 2019年1月14日星期一 中午12時
The fix team use cutting-edge science and technology to find solutions for problems that have so far gone unsolved. They attempt to tackle one of the biggest rural crimes in the UK, sheep rustling, and work to find a way to build a bicycle for a young boy who has Moebius syndrome and has no hands or feet. Meanwhile, a 56-year-old patient is almost completely paralysed and unable to speak. Can the team come up with a way for him to have conversations with his family and friends?
Executive Producer: Sammy Wong
Bilingual: Cantonese/ English (TV Version)Channel: RTHK 31, 31ATime:
First run 2019.1.11 Fri 9:30pm Re-run 2019.1.14 Mon 12:00nn
