Voting is now closed!

A huge thank you to everyone who cast their vote and helped decide AQUILA’s Readers’ Takeover topic.

Now the countdown begins… which topic will win? Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement in our April 2026 issue!

If you’re still itching to help shape future editions of AQUILA, why not take our Readers’ Survey? You can suggest new topic ideas and tell us what you’d love to see more (or less!) of:

https://s.surveyplanet.com/kd6h172f

Who knows – your idea might end up in a future issue! ✨📚

Readers' Takeover Shortlist

Formula One

Zoom into the science, drama and sheer speed of racing. We might explore how cars stick to the track at terrifying speeds, the rivalries between legendary drivers, and delve into the science behind the stats – why does the steering wheel cost more than an average family car?!

Formula One was suggested by Stanley

Australia

An Antipodean Adventure! We’ll explore a vast country shaped by waves, fantastic fauna and diverse cultures.

We might explore the science of waves, how kangaroos get their bounce and the history of Dreamtime.

Australia was suggested by Lottie, age 12

1980s

Let’s travel back to a time of flashing arcade machines, neon fashions and pop star royalty! Discover how emerging tech changed the world we live in today, and why Cabbage Patch dolls were on the top of every Christmas list!

1980s was suggested by Olive and Stanley

Dreams

Some dreams happen while we sleep – others change the world. We could explore the science of sleep, strange nighttime visions, and powerful dreams for the future –including famous dreams that helped shape history!

Dreams was suggested by Emily

K-pop

K-pop is more than music. It is a doorway into Korean culture: food, storytelling and even… animated demon hunters! Let’s discover how this genre blends ancient traditions with futuristic pop perfection.

K-Pop was suggested by Poppy, age 10

Victorian Crime

In the shadows of gaslit streets, criminals and detectives played a dangerous game. We might meet fictional geniuses like Sherlock Holmes, real-life gangs like the Forty Elephants, and uncover how crime shaped city life at this time.

Victorian Crime was suggested by Jessie, age 12

Axolotls

Let’s dive into the world of these special creatures and their amphibian friends. This issue may look at the science of limb regeneration, the human obsession with everlasting youth, and try and answer the question, why do we find axolotls so intensely cute?!

Axolotls was suggested by Finn

Holes

Some holes are cosmic, some are underground, and some are… part of being human! From black holes to burrows, to why humans cannot stop laughing at, ahem, bum holes, this issue could explore the strange power of empty spaces and what secrets they may hold!

Holes was suggested by Dexter, age 12

Voting is now closed!

A huge thank you to everyone who cast their vote and helped decide AQUILA’s Readers’ Takeover topic.

Now the countdown begins… which topic will win? Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement in our April 2026 issue!

If you’re still itching to help shape future editions of AQUILA, why not take our Readers’ Survey? You can suggest new topic ideas and tell us what you’d love to see more (or less!) of:

https://s.surveyplanet.com/kd6h172f

Who knows – your idea might end up in a future issue! ✨📚

Readers' Takeover Shortlist

Formula One

F1 copy

Zoom into the science, drama and sheer speed of racing. We might explore how cars stick to the track at terrifying speeds, the rivalries between legendary drivers, and delve into the science behind the stats – why does the steering wheel cost more than an average family car?!

Formula One was suggested by Stanley

Australia

Australia copy

An Antipodean Adventure! We’ll explore a vast country shaped by waves, fantastic fauna and diverse cultures.

We might explore the science of waves, how kangaroos get their bounce and the history of Dreamtime.

Australia was suggested by Lottie, age 12

1980s

80s copy

Let’s travel back to a time of flashing arcade machines, neon fashions and pop star royalty! Discover how emerging tech changed the world we live in today, and why Cabbage Patch dolls were on the top of every Christmas list!

1980s was suggested by Olive and Stanley

Dreams

Dreams copy

Some dreams happen while we sleep – others change the world. We could explore the science of sleep, strange nighttime visions, and powerful dreams for the future –including famous dreams that helped shape history!

Dreams was suggested by Emily

K-Pop

K-pop is more than music. It is a doorway into Korean culture: food, storytelling and even… animated demon hunters! Let’s discover how this genre blends ancient traditions with futuristic pop perfection.

K-Pop was suggested by Poppy, age 10

Victorian Crime

Victorian crime

In the shadows of gaslit streets, criminals and detectives played a dangerous game. We might meet fictional geniuses like Sherlock Holmes, real-life gangs like the Forty Elephants, and uncover how crime shaped city life at this time.

Victorian Crime was suggested by Jessie, age 12

Axolotls

axolotyl copy

Let’s dive into the world of these special creatures and their amphibian friends. This issue may look at the science of limb regeneration, the human obsession with everlasting youth, and try and answer the question, why do we find axolotls so intensely cute?!

Axolotls was suggested by Finn

Holes

Holes copy

Some holes are cosmic, some are underground, and some are… part of being human! From black holes to burrows, to why humans cannot stop laughing at, ahem, bum holes, this issue could explore the strange power of empty spaces and what secrets they may hold!

Holes was suggested by Dexter, age 12