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Do you dream of becoming an astronaut, engineer or naturalist? Then you’re in the right place! Our science for kids section is bursting with incredible science facts about the way our world works.

From biology, chemistry, physics and natural history, you’ll discover some incredible secrets, awesome theories and explore some bonkers experiments in our super science for kids.

Journey with us through the natural world, the workings of the human body and even to the deepest, darkest depths of outer space.

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15 fascinating facts about Sir David Attenborough

Check out some fascinating David Attenborough facts, from his very first documentary to his least favourite animal, below…
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Hamza Yassin interview!

We caught up with wildlife cameraman Hamza to learn about his cool adventures…
Nature

All about Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank!

Head behind the scenes at an epic plant research centre…
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    What is the largest species of bird?
Space

Universe Facts

Check out 10 top facts about our universe!
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General Science

RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION’S CREATIVE CHALLENGE FAVOURITES!

What did you byte-sized geniuses come up with?

Did you know?

The Earth is slightly pear-shaped.

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General Science

SUPER SCIENCE TOYS FROM 4M!

These fun science toys from 4M are perfect for Science Week (10–18 August)!
Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
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FARMING SIMULATOR KIDS – OUT NOW!

Calling all future farmers!
Space

10 Facts about Space!

They’re out of this world, gang!
Nature

The Frog Life Cycle!

See how this amazing animal grows from tadpole to frog…
General Science

10 facts about Albert Einstein

Find out about this extraordinary physicist…
Space

10 Facts about Space!

They’re out of this world, gang!
General Science

10 facts about Stephen Hawking

Learn about one of the most influential scientists of our time…
Nature

10 Top Tomato Facts!

How much do you know about this fab fruit?
Nature

11-year-old campaigns for Mary Anning statue

Evie wants to see her palaeontology hero recognised…
General Science

15 Facts About The Human Body!

Cool things about our bodies…
Nature

15 fascinating facts about Sir David Attenborough

Check out some fascinating David Attenborough facts, from his very first documentary to his least favourite animal, below…
General Science

7 steps to surviving an apocalypse (according to science!)

What would YOU do if the world was ending?
Nature

All about Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank!

Head behind the scenes at an epic plant research centre…
General Science

Charles Darwin and the Mystery of Life!

Find out about Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.
General Geography

Coral reef facts

Find out fascinating facts about amazing coral reefs…
Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
Space

Facts about the Earth

Learn all about our amazing planet…
Space

Facts about the Moon!

Ready for a night time adventure? Then 3, 2, 1… Liftoff!
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FARMING SIMULATOR KIDS – OUT NOW!

Calling all future farmers!
Space

Female astronaut sets super space records!

US astronaut Peggy Whitson is one cosmic woman…
General Animals

Female wildlife rangers!

Meet the extraordinary women changing the face of conservation…
Nature

Five Top Conservation Tips!

How can you help save our planet?
General Science

Follow your food!

We take a juicy journey through your digestive system!
Nature

Hamza Yassin interview!

We caught up with wildlife cameraman Hamza to learn about his cool adventures…
Nature

How to save the planet: a kids’ guide!

Check out our top tips for becoming an eco-hero…
General Science

Human digestive system

You eat a meal. And then a bit later… you do a poo! But what happens in between?
Space

NASA’s Curiosity Rover spots a ‘mouse’ on Mars!

Are there really rodents on the red planet?
Space

Neil Armstrong facts!

Check out our ten top facts about Neil Armstrong…
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