OYLA Magazine

OYLA Magazine is a science and technology publication for readers aged 12 and up. It features engaging articles, interactive content, and stunning visuals designed to inspire curiosity and a love for learning. Ideal for young minds eager to explore and understand the world around them.

OYLA Magazine

Möbius Strip • Meet the Möbius strip. You can make your own in just a matter of seconds. However, despite its apparent simplicity, it has a paradoxical and baffling property: the Mdbius strip only has one side! How is this possible, and where can its unique properties be applied?

Almost One Hundred Turns

COSMOLOGICAL CONSTANT • We are used to thinking of the vacuum in space as a void, but it turns out to be a surprisingly “lively” place! Moreover, the vacuum may contain the very energy responsible for the expansion of our universe. Surprisingly, Einstein came up with the physical characteristic of the vacuum, the cosmological constant, almost by chance.

WHY AREN'T STARS VISIBLE IN PHOTOS TAKEN FROM SPACE? • Have you ever noticed that you sometimes can't see stars in photos of space? Especially when Earth or the Moon is in the frame. Some people even question the human landing on the Moon, wondering if the footage wasn't a fake filmed in a studio.

Buzzing Problems: Where Do Bees Disappear? • Bees are among the most beneficial insects for both humans and nature. They produce wax and honey, and most importantly, they pollinate plants. Yet, in recent years, these striped workers have faced serious threats—largely due to human activity. Why are bees in trouble, and how can we save them?

What BONES May Hide • Bones can tell us a lot about the life of an extinct animal: how long it lived, what kind of life it led, and even how it perceived the world. Using the latest technology, scientists are looking inside bones to uncover as much as possible about extinct animals.

I GOT BITTEN BY AN INSECT. WHAT SHOULD I DO? • Wasps, hornets, bees, horseflies, mosquitoes, fleas, bedbugs, and midges can all bite or sting. (Spiders and ticks can too, but they are not insects, so let's leave them for another time.) An insect bite usually causes red, swollen bumps to appear on the skin, which may itch a lot or even hurt. Most bites go away within a few hours or days, but sometimes they can trigger an aller- gic reaction or transmit serious diseases such as malaria. No need to panic, though—malaria transmission is highly unlikely in the USA.

GARDENS of Humanity • All by itself, nature creates wonderful landscapes and scenery. However, when humans and nature join forces, they can create something truly incredible—like a blossoming garden!

RICE TERRACES

FIELDS ON SLOPES • One of the biggest challenges farmers face is soil erosion caused by water that washes fertile soil away from fields. The steeper the slopes, the stronger the erosion. But people have found a way to grow crops even on the steepest hills and mountains!

CLEAN AND INEXHAUSTIBLE ENERGY • Currently, more than 60% of elec- tricity is generated by burning fos— sil fuels—primarily coal and natural gas. But these resources are not unlimited. Moreover, the thermal power industry is one of the largest contributors of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. But how can fossil fuels be replaced?

SOLAR PANELS

HOW THE TURBINE BEAT THE STEAM ENGINE • Modern life is unthinkable without the turbine, as it helps to power transport and generate electricity. Surprisingly, it was only invented in the 19th century.

THE WEIGHT OF IT ALL: from Diamonds to molecules • Preparing the perfect meal, carrying out a chemical reaction, or monitoring your health—none of this would be possible without scales, a simple device known since ancient times. What were the first scales like? How did our ancestors measure...