• Future Inventions Changing Our World Future inventions are being imagined, tested and built right now — and some of them could completely change how you travel, communicate, work, explore and look after our planet. Artificial intelligence, robots, renewable energy, electric vehicles, 3D printing and missions to Mars might sound like ideas from science fiction, but [...]

  • Sheep: The animals that have lived beside us for thousands of years Sheep might seem like quiet, ordinary farm animals today, but their story is closely connected to the story of human civilisation. For thousands of years, people have raised sheep, travelled with them, bred them for different purposes and depended on them for survival. [...]

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    Little League Baseball: Where Big Dreams Begin Imagine walking towards home plate with a bat in your hands. Your team needs one more run. The crowd is cheering, cameras are watching and the pitcher is preparing to throw. You take a breath. The ball leaves the pitcher’s hand. You have less than a second to [...]

  • Dinosaurs ruled the Earth long before us Long before cities, cars, schools or even the first humans, Earth was home to some of the most amazing animals that ever lived: dinosaurs. For millions of years, dinosaurs walked across forests, plains, deserts, swamps and coastlines. Some were small and quick, while others were gigantic. Some had [...]

  • Monsters of Myth: Why Humans Tell Stories About Strange Creatures For as long as people have told stories, we have imagined strange and powerful creatures hiding in the unknown. Where do these Monsters of Myth come from? Some lurk beneath dark ocean waves. Some live in misty mountains, deep forests or lonely lakes. Some breathe [...]

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    Parrots: Nature’s Clever Communicators and Forest Helpers When you think of parrots, you probably imagine bright feathers and birds that can “talk.” But parrots are much more than colourful entertainers — they are some of the most intelligent birds on Earth and play an important role in keeping ecosystems healthy. In this month’s MiniMag, you [...]

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    Earth Under Pressure: How Our Planet Works (and How You Can Help) Have you ever wondered how everything on Earth is connected? From the air you breathe to the oceans, forests and energy that power your world, our planet works like one giant system. Understanding how it all fits together is the key to making [...]

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    Rhinos: Giants with Armour — and Why They Need Our Help Rhinos are some of the most powerful animals on Earth. With thick, armour-like skin, massive horns, and bodies that can weigh more than two tonnes, they look almost prehistoric — like living tanks roaming the African landscape. But despite their strength, rhinos are surprisingly [...]

  • GAME ON! – Level Design Step by Step This article first appeared in the January 2026 issue of MiniMag as part of our ongoing Game On! series. In this third instalment, we explore level design — the art of creating game worlds that guide players, tell stories, and make gameplay fun, fair and exciting. Have [...]

  • GAME ON! – Code Your First Scratch Chase Game This month in our GAME ON! series, you’ll learn about Code and how to make your very own mini game — a fun “Chase Game” where one sprite (character) chases another. It’s simple, exciting and totally customisable. And best of all? You don’t need to be [...]