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Hooked on Amigurumi

When 12 year old Iona wrote to us, offering to write an article for Jump! Mag about Amigurumi, our first question was, "What on EARTH is that?". She explained and we jumped (ha!) a[...]

The Cage of Society

Kirsty is 11 years old. Not so long ago the only thing on my mind at school was to fit in with my friends and to feel like part of a group.We were a very close circle an[...]

Better Late Than Never?

When you arrange to meet friends, do you arrive at the agreed time? Or do your friends have to wait because you are always late? Perhaps you are the one waiting for your perpetuall[...]

Cellular Communications

Continuing on the biology theme, Dr Beeton explains that Cellular Communications does not in this case mean using your mobile phone to call or text a friend. No, nothing[...]

Stories From The Stables - Sam

This is the first of many Stories From The Stables, by Carolyn Ward. I fell off, honest Learning to ride is a fabulous hobby. It can be pricey, but you can borrow a hat [...]

Calling All (Reluctant) Bookworms

Em is a reader. A bookworm. She always has been, and always will be. Some people love to read, but some people don't. Which are you? Maybe you are nagged by your parents and teache[...]

An Aztec Beauty Regime

Our contributor Dr Corrinne Burns is a chemist (not a person who works in a pharmacy and doles out medicine, but an expert in the science of chemistry). She is an exhibit designer [...]

Tales From The Farm - Help Name Rosie's Lambs

Yesterday we heard the sad story of the lamb that did not survive. Rosie's mum has been in touch to tell us how the other little lambs are doing. As you can see from the picture[...]

Tales From The Farm - Rosie's New Lamb

Rosie wrote recently about her life on the farm, and said that there are times when she finds it difficult to live so far from friends. That is not the only challenge that life[...]

How To Become A Scientist

"To become a scientist you must first take an enquiring mind, blend it with some passion, sprinkle on some creativity. Mix it up a bit, and squirt it out in big, loud dollops for e[...]

Mighty Books for Mighty Girls

Last June, a very famous male author called V.S Naipaul was interviewed by the Royal Geographic Society about his career. In this interview, Naipaul made some rather disparaging co[...]

Why We Should Love Clouds

Have you ever looked up at the sky and wondered where clouds come from? Sure, they can form a huge range of different shapes and sizes, but why are they here? Don’t they ju[...]

Charity Work Experience

A few years ago, our contributor, Laura Montagne was an unemployed English Literature graduate looking for a break into administration or clerical work. Finding a job was quite[...]

Living With Rosie - My Child Has Special Needs

Rosie wrote an article last week for Jump! Mag, telling us about her life on a farm. What you did not know when you read that piece, is that Rosie has special needs. Her mother exp[...]

Dog Tired? Need to SLEEP?

Julianne Robertson investigates the world of snoozes, forty winks, cat naps and snoring. What is SLEEP, why do we need it, and how much is enough? A couple of[...]