Terokai Keseronokan di SPEED, Petrosains!

Sekiranya kelajuan dan Formula 1 menjadi minat anda, maka anda akan menikmati keseronokan di pameran SPEED.

SPEED merupakan salah satu galeri sains yang terdapat di Petrosains yang mempunyai pelbagai pameran berinteraksi tentang sains dan teknologi di sebalik penciptaan kenderaan. SPEED juga mempamerkan info-info dan maklumat berkenaan Formula 1 automotif. Di sini, anda boleh melihat dan bergambar dengan replika kereta lumba F1 yang bersaiz sebenar.

Rasailah sendiri pengalaman menggunakan simulasi dan juga pameran Mind Ball yang popular di mana anda boleh menolak bola getah kecil tanpa menyentuhnya! Bagaimana? Pameran ini mengajar anda tentang telekinesis – kemampuan untuk mempengaruhi sesuatu dengan kekuatan fikiran. Menarik kan?

Terdapat banyak simulasi dan pameran untuk anda menguji reaksi, nisbah kuasa-berat, kemahiran karate, kemahiran ski, kebolehan melompat dan pelbagai lagi. Jangan lupa untuk singgah ke SPEED apabila anda berkunjung ke Petrosains!

Posted by Ain Aqila

Guest Blogger

The Seven WONDERS of Petrosains

Humans have been creating wonders since the beginning of time. How did the Stonehenge builders lift huge boulders in Bath over 4,000 years ago? The fortification works of the Great Wall in China are still mind boggling. Did the aliens really build the magnificent pyramids in Egypt? While it is mystical as it seems, the science behind them are often explained.  But still those wonders challenge certain logics and the myths continue to linger on. The fact is that those human works of the past mesmerized the world at that time and inspired following generations until today.

Petrosains, the Discovery Centre, has its own ‘seven wonders’ too to inspire people. These ‘seven wonders’ are actually some of the most popular attractions and here they are, according to my selection, in no order of priority:

1. THE DARK RIDE

The kids just love the brief introductory ride at the beginning of the journey and they don't even mind the slightly longer queue during peak periods. Just say ‘cheese’ at the end of the ride!

2. THE HURRICANE SIMULATOR

Not everyone gets the opportunity to experience how it feels to be inside a deadly hurricane. Not everyone wants to. But at Petrosains even the adults are tempted to try this attraction at the Space Gallery, at least once! 

3. THE MARS ROVER

Built by 13 year old Camille Beatty and her younger sister, the rovers can be programmed and moved by a remote control to roam over a simulated Martian landscape.

4. THE RAPPING T-REX

The surprisingly friendly predator greets visitors as they embark on a million years of time travel back to the Jurassic era. This is the icon of Petrosains and one of the ‘must take pictures and videos’ during the visit.

5. THE HELICOPTER SIMULATOR

A thrilling simulator ride for smaller kids (and adults too) as they maneuver the treacherous mountains while gunning enemy planes or while riding a break away roller coaster. 

6. THE OIL PLATFORM

The closest you can get to experiencing life on an offshore oil platform; especially if you're not an offshore worker! There are also various exhibits and related activities. Another icon of Petrosains for its life size as it's a real (decommissioned) oil platform!

7. THE 3D THEATRE

Fascinating and entertaining 3D movies in our mini theatre as visitors are about to end their exciting science discovery in Petrosains.

Besides these ‘seven wonders’, Petrosains also has loads of other fun, interactive exhibits and games such as the Mind Game, Batak Pro, Speed Skiing, F1 Car Simulators, inspiring activities at SPARKZ, SPEED, and SPACE galleries as well as science shows, workshops and science busking. Now you can visit all these ‘seven wonders’ at one time and in one place – only at Petrosains, the Discovery Centre.

Shared by Hasnan

Guest Blogger

Why You Should Go To 'Dialogue In The Dark'?

Yes, I DID IT!

Imagine a life with no light, nothing but darkness! You can hear sounds but you will never be able to see or know how you look like, or even what your handphone looks like. That is the reality for millions of people around the world who are visually impaired, living with blindness. It is a fact that most of us do not have to live with, but it is something we should experience in an exhibition called ‘Dialogue in the Dark’.

A little bit about the history, ‘Dialogue in the Dark (DiD)’ was founded in Germany by Andreas Heinecke and has been in more than 130 cities in 20 over countries and has reached  out to over 7 million visitors globally since its opening in 1988. Finally, DiD has landed in Malaysia with a special ‘Experiential Journey’ organized by Dialogue in the Dark Malaysia and hosted by Petrosains, The Discovery Centre in Suria  KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.

The objective is for us to understand sightlessness and change our perspective in life toward the blind. It also aims to raise awareness and create empathy  for these special people, thereby overcoming barriers between “us” and “them”.

The exhibition consists of a series of rooms in complete darkness. It is a journey into a ‘world without sight’ whereby a group of visitors will be led by blind or partially blind guides who are trained through dark rooms which replicate daily environments.  The guides  are trained and competent in handling situations  during the tour so that visitors are  assured they are  safe and well taken care of. The guides provide an imaginative, educational and entertaining experience, progressing from anxiety and nervousness to the joy of perceiving the world through other senses.

While increasing awareness, the organizers of this exhibition has the noble intention of creating employment opportunities for the visually-impaired people and part of the proceeds collected from the exhibition will be channeled towards developing a permanent and sustainable DID Centre in Malaysia. 

Open up your mind, relax and you will definitely enjoy the tour! It will be an  enlightening l experience for sure. Don’t panic, you will be briefed on how to use a walking stick before embarking on the 60  minutes journey through darkness. Even though the exhibition is totally dark, it is safe because emergency evacuation procedures and CCTV cameras are in place to ensure safety. Share your wonderful experience with your families, friends and relatives right after you come out from the exhibition and write it on a postcard!

So, come and experience the  journey with Dialogue in the Dark and allow your other senses to be your guide as you navigate through total darkness at Petrosains, KLCC Suria today! ‘Dialogue in the Dark’ starts this Sunday, 8th December 2013 and will be around until 31 May 2014. Book your  tickets now as slots are limited and only eight visitors are allowed for each tour slot. ! Check out the details below or visit our website at www.petrosains.com.my  

   

Posted by Ayu
Learning Specialist, Petrosains