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Giants of the Ice Age
Throughout history, enormous fossils have been found that reveal the existence of some ancient giants. Often, we wonder how these colossal beasts could have shared the same spaces as us, and how they were able to live during some of the coldest periods ever. Just how much do you about these giants of the Ice Age?
Bugs of Africa
Ever wondered what goes on in the fascinating world of insects? Discover how these masters of disguise thrive in their ecosystems due to their phenomenal adaptations. From bites and stings and stings, to poison and ultra-camouflage, let’s see if you can keep up with these creepy crawlies!
Who’s who in the zoo?
I’m sure you have heard of a flock of birds and a pride of lions. But, have you heard of a bike of bees and a crash of rhinos? What about a flamboyance of flamingos? Discover some of the most animal collective nouns in the English language!
History of bathing
Ever wondered where the habit of bathing every day comes from? Hold your breath and dive in deep to the wonderful history of bathing! Read about the ways different cultures bathed in the past, the significance of being able to bath today, and answer the age old question: do we need to bath everyday?
Short articles
History
- Robben Island — Andy takes you on a history trip to Robben Island. She teaches us about all its rich history including the fact that the late Nelson Mandela was imprisoned there for 27 years!
- Things I’ve always wanted to ask my soap — Learn the fascinating history of soap like how it was first used only as medicine!
- Ye Olde Swear Words — Dive into some of the words that people used to swear at each other hundreds of years ago!
Social Skills
- Do we need to bath every day? — Share your thoughts if we need to bath every day, and see what other kids say.
Technology
- Taking Flight with Drones — Dive into the functions of this mechanical bug, the drone! They are used to shoot films, save lives in rescue missions and so on!
Science
- ‘Most Detailed Visualization of a Plant Cell Ever Created’ — The Big Picture takes a look at a magnificent picture of a plant cell, which is so detailed that you can easily pass your Natural Sciences exam with it!
Nature
- Are bees the only pollinators? — Jules answers the question of what other insects can help pollinate flowers.
- Creature Feature — Meet the platypus, mammals that can lay eggs and has a bill like a duck!
- The view from up above — Experience a bird-eye’s view of awesome sightings like, the view of the inside of a volcano from above.
- The Buglife Young Bug Photographer of the Year 2021 — Check out the amazing photos of bugs taken by the 14-year-old Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas!
Arts and Culture
- Reader Corner: Awe-inspiring Artists — Two of our Supernova readers, Zanna Timewell (11) and Johannes Gouws (16), have sent us their artworks. Who knows? You could be the next artist displayed in the reader corner!
- John Williams: The composer nominated for the most awards — Meet John Williams, the man who made the soundtracks for movies such as Jaws, Indiana Jones and Harry Potter! Dive in to his life and see how he came up in the music business.
- Entomologist — If you have a keen interest in insects and you want to make a career out of it, read our Pro Files article on Yogie Kistensamy an entomologist, a studier of insects and what her career entails.
