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

One Ancient Multiplication Method

LAW IS LAW • What could be simpler than Newton’s first law? It doesn’t even have a formula! Students beginning to study classical mechanics often approach this law dismissively: it’s nothing special, just learn the definition and you’ll score an easy A. However, the importance of this law for understanding mechanics cannot be overstated.

POWERFUL FRACTIONS • Oil refining is not just the foundation of modern technological civilization; in many ways it is civilization itself. Take a look around: most of the things around us are made out of oil, or directly involve it. Oil is an extremely complex mixture of hydrocarbons with varying properties. This complexity is best demonstrated when oil is heated. Unlike homogeneous water, which fully evaporates at 100°C under normal atmospheric pressure, oil behaves in a more intriguing manner.

CHAMELEON ON THE HUNT

REWRITING GENES • In recent years, several technologies have made their way into scientists’ arsenals, allowing them to easily make changes in the genes of living organisms. Suddenly, the possibility of correcting harmful mutations in humans seems not too far off. Let’s see what we’ve been able to accomplish, and what we should be aware of.

Homing Pigeons • Fast and reliable air mail existed long before the first airplane—it was delivered by homing pigeons. These birds were used for military, commercial, and everyday needs all over the world up until the 20th century, delivering crucial messages and saving lives.

WALLS That Heal • Visiting a hospital is rarely a pleasant experience. There’s the smell of medicine and cleaning products, endless paperwork, strict doctors, painful procedures, and, to top it all off, navigating through the hospital feels like wandering through a maze. However, the work of designers and architects can make a significant difference—they can restore a sense of comfort and security, reduce anxiety, and even speed up patient recovery.

A TRAIN AT YOUR DOORSTEP

Underground BEAUTY • The metro is typically associated with the routine of everyday life in big cities. People crowd the platform waiting for the train, then ride in identical gray carriages—sleepy in the morning, tired in the evening after work . . . Yawn! But in reality, the world is full of vibrant, memorable metro stations. Visiting these stations feels like touring museums!

WATER DESALINATION TECHNOLOGY • Freshwater accounts for around 3% of the world’s water reserves, and its planet-wide shortage may become even more acute in the near future. Today, 2.2 billion people globally lack access to clean drinking water, and some areas that currently have abundant water may face shortages in the future. Is there a way to turn saltwater into safe drinking water?

HOW DO WE MEASURE WATER? • Water should be protected—everyone agrees on this. But how do we know if our efforts to conserve it are effective? It’s simple: we need to know how much water was used before and how much is used now—for example, when watering a huge field.

DANAKIL DEPRESSION

ON OPPOSITE SIDES • In most countries worldwide, vehicles drive on the right side of the road, but in the UK and a few others, they drive on the left. Why do different countries have right- and left-hand traffic? And does the same principle apply to other vehicles, such as water transport?

CHRISTIAAN HUYGENS: GALILEO VERSION 2.0 • Do you know what Huygens is famous for? It’s easy to remember: he continued nearly everything Galileo...