OYLA
OYLA is a monthly science magazine for children and young readers ages 12 and over. Founded on the principle of fostering curiosity, OYLA's mission is to simplify complex STEM topics through visually engaging designs, interactive infographics, and interdisciplinary content. Published in multiple countries, including the USA, UK, Australia, and China, the magazine combines science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and humanities with the goal of making learning accessible and exciting for young minds worldwide. The magazine is available in both print and digital format.
The first issue of OYLA was published on September 1, 2015 by founders Yerdos Tulegenov and Gamzat Biyarov in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Each edition features articles on various scientific topics, ranging from basic questions to recent discoveries. The magazine also produces a weekly English-language podcast featuring discussions about topics from the current month’s edition.
The magazine is subscription-based and advertisement-free, and each edition is available in print or online. Each article features 100 “beautifully illustrated pages and easy-to-understand explanations”. Thus far, the magazine is available in sixteen countries, including Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea, China, the US, the UK, and Australia, with circulation in 6 languages including Kazakh, Russian, Chinese and English.
History
OYLA first launched in Kazakhstan in 2015. Since April 2017, the OYLA Youth Science magazine has been published monthly in Australia and New Zealand. Since June 2018, CHIP Wissen has been published bi-monthly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in German. Since November 2018 OYLA has been published bi-monthly in India in English. Since September 2019, the magazine comes out monthly in Russia under the name DUMAI. In December 2020, the magazine launched in the United Kingdom. The magazine comes out in France under the name À nous la Science. The first issue of the US edition of OYLA was published in December 2020. In January 2024, the magazine launched in the People’s Republic of China. On October 4, 2023, Oyla began an English-language podcast, which is ranked 36 in the all time top 100 educational podcasts for kids.OYLA Junior
In May 2025, OYLA launched second publication titled “OYLA Junior”. Aimed at readers aged 8 to 11, the magazine features approximately 48 pages of illustrated science content, hands-on activities, and puzzles. Like its parent publication, OYLA Junior is ad-free and focuses on fostering curiosity in STEM topics through visual storytelling and age-appropriate explanations. As of its launch, the magazine is available in print format, with a digital edition planned for future release.OYLA Podcast
On October 4, 2023, OYLA launched the “OYLA Podcast”, a weekly educational series designed for curious young listeners and families. Each episode runs approximately 6–12 minutes and explores engaging science, history, or math topics. Initial episodes included titles such as “Why is it dark at night?” and “Who taught doctors to wash their hands?” The podcast is available on major platforms, including, Goodpods, and Spotify.In late 2023, the OYLA Podcast was ranked #36 in the all-time Top 100 Educational Podcasts for Kids.