Supernova magazine vol. 13.2
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Supernova magazine vol. 13.2

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Supernova Vol 13.2. The mag for curious kids, published in S.A every 2 months.

What’s Inside?

Feature articles

  • The Mighty Buffalo — With its massive horns, loyal herd behaviour, and incredible strength, the buffalo is a true wild warrior. But there’s more to this beast than brawn. Let’s explore how buffalo survive in the wild, care for one another, and why they play such an important role in South African nature and culture. Get ready to discover why the buffalo deserves its spot among the Big Five!
  • The Science of Dreams — Ever wondered why you dream about flying through space or being chased by a giant cupcake? In this dreamy article, we explore what goes on in your brain while you sleep! Discover the different stages of sleep, why we dream, and what those wild night-time adventures might actually mean.
  • A Rainbow of Holidays — South Africa is a country full of colour, culture, and celebration! In this festive article, we explore the many public and religious holidays that bring people together—from Heritage Day and Diwali to Eid, Passover, and the Zulu Reed Dance. Discover the meaning behind these special days and how South Africans from all walks of life celebrate in unique and joyful ways!

If you think all of these features are super cool, read all about our short articles below!

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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

  • Most caring giants on land — Our Pinboard tells you everything about how elephants are gentle giants with huge hearts.
  • Creature Feature — Dive into the depths of the ocean to meet the Dumbo octopus, the smallest species of octopus alive.
  • Life Under Dead Wood — The Big Picture shows the tiny springtail, these little creatures are essential for healthy soil!
  • Yellowstone National Park — Andy takes us on another trip across her atlas to the Yellowstone National Park. This park is well know for its extravagant wonders of nature, one of these being the famous Old Faithful geyser!
  • World’s Most Extreme Environments — The Photofeed shows you some really extreme environments that you would certainly not want to add to your bucket list.

History

  • The History of Backpacks —  Backpacks are definitely a school essential but have you wondered where they came from and what they were used for in the past? Read all about it in our history article.

Arts and Culture

  • Creative Ice Cold Sculptures — The Pinboard highlights the beautiful winter wonderland in China as the residents fill the street with unique ice sculptures of buildings, slides and so much more.
  • Learn Your Local Languages — It is always fun adding a new language into your vocabulary in this issue we give you a few isiXhosa words to use with your friends and family.
  • Miriam Makeba —  The music article give you a blast of the past as you read about the life of Miriam Makeba, the queen of African music. Find out everything about how she shared the beauty of Africa with her voice.
  • Colourful Markets Around the World — Travel to different colour festivals from all over the world from the spice festival of Morocco, to the floating festivals of Thailand and the magical winter markets of Germany.
  • Power to the pod: Podcasts & their rise to fame — Join the army of podcast loving listeners and find out what are the best pods to tune into wherever you go from long road trips.

Technology

  • Technology inspired by Nature — The Tech Talk explores how plants have been used to influence technological, from areoplanes to really Velcro material.

Science

  • Why do my fingers make a popping sound when I crack them? — Jules answers the difficult question about why you can hear your own fingers crack and feel no pain.
  • Sleep Doctor — Believe it or not, there are people who cannot sleep at all so, the ProFiles goes behind the scenes with sleep doctors like Ceri Sutherland to find out how they help people catch their much needed Z’s.
  • The Power of Your Senses — Discover the functions, and thus the importance, of your five senses! The Life, Universe and Everything articles explores the function and importance of the five sense and why they are so important.
  • Carina Nebula Jets — Witness this beautiful picture of the Carina Nebula and its “Jets”, baby stars! The Big Picture helps you witness the beauty of the Carina Nebula and its “Jets” which are basically baby stars.

 Social Skills

  • Totally tired of being copied — Candice tackles some hard conversations about how absolutely awful it can feel to get copied and how you can deal with it.

Activities and games

  • Make a buffalo journal — Get creative in our Eco Craft and make your own buffalo-themed journal, and then fill it with all your adventures and discoveries in the wild.
  • Esports as a Career — Many people are making a living just from playing video games tune in on how you can start an e-sports career!

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