Although this field is usually considered “too advanced,” we believed that with the right communication tools and inclusive design, every child—regardless of hearing ability—could feel the thrill of scientific discovery.

On 9 March 2025 we arrived at the Mahu Boyue Hearing Rehabilitation Center to run our workshop.

We used playful, game-based interactions to dissolve communication barriers, creating a relaxed, inclusive space where the children could socialize, experience equality and care, and build confidence in their own participation.

To introduce science itself, we produced a short animated movie that turned the complex NRPS (non-ribosomal peptide synthetase) assembly line into a fairy-tale about “Flower Guardians”—tiny molecular heroes who defeat germs and feed blooming gardens. By relying on visuals rather than spoken words, we introduced basic biological concepts and sparked curiosity about the life sciences.

After watching the animation and joining our hands-on demonstrations, the children gained a first glimpse into synthetic biology and NRPS. They then expressed their newfound understanding through their own artistic creations.

We introduced a microbial bio-pesticide whose active ingredient is assembled by NRPS (non-ribosomal peptide synthetase) enzymes, explained how it protects crops from pests and disease, and showed how such biocontrol can even enhance nutritional value. The program also covered healthy diets and ended with a gentle, senior-friendly exercise routine.

We began by comparing the new bio-pesticide with conventional conventional: chemicals pesticides act fast but often leave toxic residues that threaten food safety and pollute soil and water. Our bio-pesticide, by contrast, is derived from natural microbial systems; its NRPS-assembled peptides specifically target plant pathogens, leave no harmful residue, pose no risk to people, and help keep the agro-ecosystem intact while improving crop quality.

After the science talk we transitioned to a “nutrition classroom” tailored to chronic conditions common in later life. Using local ingredients and familiar dishes, we demonstrated how everyday food choices can boost immunity and help control blood sugar and blood pressure. Short Q-and-A segments and hands-on displays kept the atmosphere light and engaging; participants told us the tips were practical and solved real, day-to-day doubts about what to put on the table.

We concluded by teaching a set of specially designed health exercises. Every move was chosen for safety and adaptability, and we urged everyone to adjust the intensity to suit their own abilities. The room quickly filled with laughter and movement as the seniors followed along, they left with the pleasant feeling of having stretched both body and mind.

FM radio is free-to-listen: no data plan, no subscription, no smartphone required. For low-income households every megabyte costs money; radio removes that price tag from knowledge. In villages where 4G is patchy or among older adults who find touch-screens challenging, a cheap receiver,or even a shared speaker,delivers reliable access. Listeners can learn while walking the dog, cooking dinner, or tending a store, turning routine moments into “accompanied learning.”

The same program are uploaded to Ximalaya, China’s largest audio platform, knitting online and offline audiences into a single multi-layered network. Because audio doesn't rely on sight, it is also the medium of choice for many blind users. As one visually impaired podcaster puts it: “Podcasts are our window to the world.” Platforms like Ximalaya give the disabled community a two-way path: to hear the planet,and to speak back to it.

By telling science stories through radio and podcasts we practice inclusion: recognizing that everyone, regardless of age, income, ability, or bandwidth, deserves a seat in the lifelong classroom we call society.