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

The Boy or girl Paradox Boy Girl • Intuition often leads us astray when it comes to probability. Imagine a family with two children, where it is known that at least one of them is a boy. It might seem that the other child has a 50/50 chance of being a boy or a girl, but the calculations reveal an unexpected result! The Boy or Girl Paradox is a classic example of how a seem- ingly simple problem can confuse even those confident in their reasoning. So where's the catch?

THE SPACE INSIDE US • You've probably heard that the human body is roughly 60% water. But things get even more mind-blowing when we zoom in to the atomic level because humans are actually more than 99% empty space! Don't these two statements contradict each other, though?

Anthropic Principle • Why are many physical constants so complicated? So long and hard to memorize? Why is the number π (pi) equal to 3.1415926… and so on, rather than simply being three? And those powers of ten? How can you possibly remember something like 6.67 × 10–11 or 6.02 × 1023? Well, don't be too quick to blame the universe. It's quite possible that the universe and its physical constants are the way they are precisely because humans exist.

The History of LIGHT • On December 31, 1879, the small town of Menlo Park, New Jersey, wit- nessed a historic event of global significance. Thousands of Americans gathered from across the region to see hundreds of electric lamps instantly illuminate Christie Street and the laboratory of the great inventor Thomas Edison. This moment marked the beginning of the era of incandescent light bulbs. However, humanity's struggle against darkness had begun long before.

A LIVING FLOWER

Feels Like Home in the Air • The sky may seem empty and lifeless, but in reality, it is home to three-quarters of all animal species—all thanks to fl ight. Although energy-intensive, this highly efficient mode of movement has independently evolved at least four times across different groups of organisms.

HOW FECES ARE USED • Each of us produces them, but many feel uncomfortable discussing it. Neverthe- less, feces play a significant role in the life of any organism—after all, they consist of more than just undigested food remnants. Feces have a variety of other uses as well.

HUMAN AND WATER • “Drink more fluids, avoid drinking during meals, choose still water over sparkling, and make sure to drink at least two liters of clean water a day!” But what do you actually need to do to prevent dehydration?

How to Extinguish the “Fire” in Your Stomach? • Videos of bloggers and celebrities trying spicy food, with viewers watching their reactions, have gained popularity online. Some even organize full- blown chili-eating contests, while spice enthusiasts travel the world in search of the hottest dishes. But doesn't this pose a risk to health? And how can you relieve the burning sensation in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach after such fiery experiments?

MICROSTATES • A hundred years ago, the world had only 50 independent states. Today, that number has grown to 193. In many cases always—the size of a country's territory affects how much influence it can exert on the international stage. This can be particularly challenging for smaller states.

THE FAIRY CIRCLES OF NAMIBIA

OVERFLOWS TOGETHER WITH NATURE AGAINST FLOODS • Humans have surrered from floods for thousands of years. We've tried to keep the water at bay by building dams and seeking refuge behind them. In the modern age of technology, it might seem an easy task. So why,...