OCTOBER 2020 ISSUE
The fish that walks on land
The fish that bites rocks
Crazy Caption Contest
Ready to take part in our contest? Click here.
SEPTEMBER 2020 ISSUE
Rover Crossword
Try our crossword puzzle in honour of the Mars rover. Blast off!
Watch the video to learn more about the rover’s mission.
AUGUST 2020 ISSUE
Fruity Guesstimate activity and contest
Between courage and fear
Read this inspiring story in our August issue, and watch the video below to hear Ms Khan tell her story.
Beetle’s view of the world
Scientists put a tiny video camera on a beetle. Here is what they saw. Read about it in our August 2020 issue.
Nine-year-old student makes a nature documentary
Read about young Ted Elwell in our August issue, and watch his video here.
JULY 2020 ISSUE
NDP2020 Crossword Puzzle
July and August are exciting months in Singapore. We had GE2020 in July and now it is time to celebrate National Day. At the same time, we are still working hard to cope with COVID-19. Try our NDP2020 Crossword to find out how much you know about all three. Visit the puzzle page.
Primates: how to tell apes and monkeys apart
Our July issue has a story about the Hainan gibbon, an extremely rare monkey… no, wait, it’s not a monkey, it’s an ape! Watch this short Melbourne Zoo video to find out how to tell the difference.
Grit: the power of passion and perseverance
This a story in our July 2020 issue that tells us about important qualities that can help us through life. You can listen the 30-minute talk here.
JUNE 2020 ISSUE
ELECTION SPECIAL
Government by the people: how Singaporeans won the vote
On July 10, Singaporeans will be able to choose their government. Nowadays, this right is taken for granted. But, a few generations ago, people had to fight hard for it. We remember the pioneers who made elections possible. Click here to read our story.
Graphic: Everything you need to know about how elections work
VIDEO EXTRAS
Setting sail on an important mission
How I define beauty
Speak with an accent? So does everyone else!
Think vertical! Rock climbing
Mini chef mesmerises Myanmar
MAY 2020 ISSUE
DAFT PUNK: Famous but unknown – Read "Anonymous".
Welcome to our “hybrid” May issue! Below are our online stories. The rest of the stories appear in our print edition.
You can choose either the WEB or PDF version. Many of the WEB stories include interactive elements like videos. The PDF version is ideal if you want to print out the story, or if you want to download it to your computer to read when you are not connected to the internet.
The links will be active from Monday 1 June.
STORY 01 • SUPPLY CHAINS
From factory to customer: how supply chains work
The boss of a sports equipment company in Singapore tells us how his products reach schools.
STORY 02 • BUS DRIVER
A boy and a driver share their love for buses
Two strangers on an MRT train discovered they had a common passion.
STORY 03 • WISDOM
Old wisdom can help us cope with new problems
We need different types of knowledge to help protect the planet.
STORY 04 • RHINO
Our rhino neighbours: can they survive?
The Sumatran rhino is now extinct in Malaysia. The species needs help.
STORY 05A • BANKSY
Britain’s mystery artist thrills the world
Banksy is the world’s most famous unknown artist.
STORY 05B • ANONYMOUS
Why some great artists do not want fame
Some artists are so cool, they do not need to be famous.
STORY 06 • DANCING
Dancing without legs: an amputee’s inspiring tale
She shows that a disability need not make you too shy to try.
STORY 07 • SOLAR PUMPS
Solar pumps are the hot new way to water plants
These energy-saving pumps are helping farmers around the world.
STORY 08 • PORT CITIES
New series on port cities: Meet your tour guides
This adventurous couple have been travelling the world, writing and painting.
STORY 09 • ART TO HEART
Seeing extraordinary in the very ordinary
Our artist Linda Yew shares her inspiring ideas.
APRIL 2020 ISSUE
A quick introduction by our writer, Chew Wei Shan.
STORY 01 • JOBS
Singapore is spending billions on Covid-19
We explain how a health crisis became an economic crisis, and how the government is helping.
STORY 02 • WORLDWIDE
News from everywhere: North, East, West, South
Our monthly round-up of news from every continent.
Your views on friendship
“A good friend will bring you up when you are down, will know when you are feeling blue, and will help you with your problems. People who advise you to do things you are uncomfortable with are not worth being friends with.”
Eryana, Fuchun Primary
To read Eryana’s and other letters click here.
STORY 03 • ROADS
Experts search for ways to make roads safer
Traffic accidents kill millions around the world. Experts met in Sweden to find solutions.
STORY 04 • MALAYSIA
Suddenly, Malaysia got a new Prime Minister
After a big quarrel among Malaysian leaders, Muhyiddin Yassin became the new Prime Minister.
STORY 05 • REFUGEES
World’s largest refugee settlement needs help
Kutupalong in Bangladesh has more people than Tampines, Bedok, Hougang and Ang Mo Kio combined.
STORY 06 • BILL GATES
Founder of Microsoft quits to focus on charity
Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world, will devote all his work time to helping others.
STORY 07 • FARMS
In pictures: Feeding the world
How much do you know about the farms where the world’s food comes from?
STORY 08 • ANTARCTICA
Scientists journey to Antarctica to study melting ice
Climate change is making sea levels rise. A team ventured to the Frozen Continent to investigate.
STORY 09 • PERFUME
Factories switch from perfume to hand sanitisers
Covid-19 has changed people’s needs. So, factories have to change what they make.
STORY 10 • OLYMPICS
Postponing the Tokyo Olympics is a big disappointment
The Olympics were supposed to happen in Tokyo this summer. They will be held in 2021 instead.
STORY 11A • TIGERS: WATCHMAN
Forest watchman helps keep tigers safe
After more than 20 years of dedicated service, he has won an award for tiger conservation.
STORY 11B • TIGERS: CONSERVATION
Efforts to protect tigers are making an impact in India
Tiger conservation is hard work, but it is paying off.
STORY 12 • BOOK REVIEW
A story about how to handle our anger better
We review a new book, Archie’s Cloud. You can win a copy of the book in our contest.
STORY 13A • MUMMIES: EGYPT
Ancient Egyptian mummies are moving home
Mummies and other treasures of Ancient Egypt are moving to new museums.
STORY 13B • MUMMIES: SOUTH AMERICA
Egyptian mummies are not the world’s oldest
Although less famous, mummies from South America hold the world record.
STORY 14 • SEAFOOD
Scientists are making seafood in the laboratory
A Singaporean company called Shiok Food successfully grew shrimp meat from cells.
STORY 15 • CHESS MASTER
Singaporean achieves chess grandmaster title
Kevin Goh is the first Singapore-born chess player in 20 years to reach this level.
STORY 16A • LANGUAGE: BTS
K-pop stars want to teach their fans Korean
BTS, one of the world’s most famous bands, is giving Korean language lessons.
STORY 16B • LANGUAGE: ORIGINS
Why in the world are there so many languages?
Experts explain why human beings do not speak the same language.
STORY 17 • ART TO HEART
“Between the pages of a book is a lovely place.”
Just like in our newspaper, Linda Yew ends this issue with with her beautiful artwork, thoughts and activities.
MARCH 2020 ISSUE
You can view our March 2020 print edition PDFs here.