Description
In this issue, we’re taking a deep dive into the world of one of South Africa’s most legendary creatures – the mighty buffalo. And believe it or not, there’s a lot we can learn from them! Buffalo are strong, smart, and super social. They live in herds, protect each other from danger, and are always on the lookout for trouble (especially from hungry lions!). They teach us the power of teamwork, the value of courage, and how sticking together can make all the difference. Buffalo are also smart. They remember where the best watering holes are, how to avoid danger, and even work together to confuse predators. This shows us that strength isn’t just about muscles – it’s about using your brain, making good decisions, and solving problems together.
You’ll find this theme of strength and connection running through the whole magazine. In our article on the science of dreams, we explore how your brain works while you sleep – and how dreaming might help you process your feelings and grow emotionally strong. Then there’s our feature on South Africa’s public and religious holidays, where we celebrate the powerful traditions, cultures, and communities that shape who we are. So, whether you’re discovering new ideas, learning about cultures, or listening to your inner voice, take a tip from the buffalo: be bold, stay curious, and look out for your herd.
Happy reading – and charge ahead with confidence!
~ Candice 🙂 (Supernova’s Editor)
Nature
- Creature Feature — Wasps are already super fierce insects and in this issue we show you how the dementor wasp captures its prey.
- The frozen beauty of Iceland — Join Andy as she takes us on an a new adventure in Iceland’s beautiful waterfalls and geysers.
- Volcanoes — Learn how volcanoes are formed and what it means why some volcano are seen as “active” and others as “dormant”.
- Creature of the Night — Discover the world of nocturnal animals through our amazing Photofeed section.
History
- The History of shoelaces — Have you ever wondered who invented shoelaces? Our history article tells you all about how shoelaces have evolved from as far back as the Stone Age!
Arts and Culture
- Learn your local languages — Embrace South Africa’s multilingualism by learning a few phrases in Sesotho!
- Lady Gaga: The rise of a pop icon — Learn how Lady Gaga rose to fame and how she stays iconic even when she isn’t singing on the stage.
- Unique transport around the world — In our culture corner we travel to Finland, the Netherlands and the Philippines to see their unique modes of transport.
- Minimalist living: Living more, with less — Our trends articles gives you all the tips on how to declutter your life and live minimalistic.
- The frozen beauty of Iceland — Andy’s trip to Iceland isn’t only filled with waterfalls and geysers, she also explores the cultural aspect of Icelandic people by learning about the Norse heritage and the people’s mythological beliefs.
Technology
- Virtual Reality — Our Tech Talk article tells you about the technology that allows virtual reality simulators to create digital 3D worlds.
- Saving endangered species with drones — Our Pinboard shows you how flying robots explore and capture the Earth’s rare animals in the Amazon Rainforest while also catching illegal loggers!
- Why are some many countries going to the Moon? — Find out about the hard work scientists and astronauts in various countries are making to explore the moon’s south pole.
Social Skills
- Cyclist (The Pro-Files) — Have you ever wondered how much work you have to put in to be an amazing cyclist? Our profile has all of the answers as we interview a young award winning cyclist Caitlin Mee.
- How can I be brave? — Sometimes we face some scary situations that require a lot of bravery, Candice chats with us about being brave and how to be a hero in tricky situations.
- How do our brains remember things? — Jules gives us a little insight on how our brains store memories form your mother’s birthday and the colour of your first bicycle!
Activities and games
- Make seaweed cupcakes — Make some delicious turtled themed cupcakes inspired by our turtle feature.
- Geocaching: The world’s largest treasure hunt — In our Get Active we learn how to create a life-sized treasure hunt by putting “geocache” containers in places like a parks and even in the city, and find them!
These are just a few snippets of some of our great articles, click here and get yours today!
