• illustration of a rhino calf standing close to its mother in the wild, showing the bond between parent and young

    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 [...]

  • February 2026 Cover Big Ideas

    This February is filled with BIG IDEAS! The February 2026 issue of MiniMag is all about energy — the kind that lights up cities, fuels creativity, and powers big dreams. This month, you’ll explore how electricity shapes the modern world, from lightning and batteries to electric vehicles, smart grids, and clean energy solutions for the [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • A brand-new year begins — and MiniMag invites you to Explore and Design your way into 2026! This January issue is all about discovering how the world works and learning how ideas are created. From designing video game worlds to exploring the possibility of life beyond Earth, Explore and Design encourages curiosity, creativity, and confident [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Winter is here — and so is the most magical MiniMag of the year! This winter, MiniMag wraps the year in even more adventure, learning and festive joy than ever before! Begin your journey under the sea with SpongeBob in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, where bravery, curiosity and a splash of silliness guide [...]

  • game development game your first video game

    Game On! How to Start Making Your Own Games Have you ever played video games and thought, “I could make something like this!”Well, you can — and it’s easier (and more fun) than you might think. Welcome to Game On!, MiniMag’s new series that explores the amazing world of game development — where creativity and [...]

  • future smart cities kids

    Smart Cities: Building the Future Together What are smart cities? Have you ever wondered what cities of the future will look like? Imagine streetlights that dim when no one is around, buses that send updates straight to your phone, and skyscrapers covered in vertical gardens that clean the air. These are just some of the [...]

  • MiniMag November 2025 cover featuring Wicked: For Good, magnets, and game-making fun for curious kids this autumn.

    Autumn has Arrived! As the colours of autumn paint the world in gold and rust, MiniMag’s November issue celebrates the season of change — a time for discovery, creativity, and connection. From the invisible pull of magnets to the teamwork behind great games, this month’s edition is filled with stories that remind us how everything [...]

  • genetics

    Genetics What makes a species, what are genetics and why DNA matters more than you think Have you ever wondered why lions and tigers can’t make cubs together in the wild—or why a mule (a horse-donkey mix) can’t have babies of its own? These questions lead us into one of the most fascinating areas of [...]