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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.

Ready for blast off? Click about to start your journey of scientific discovery!

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Nature

How to save the planet: a kids’ guide!

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

Coral reef facts

Find out fascinating facts about amazing coral reefs…
General Animals

Female wildlife rangers!

Meet the extraordinary women changing the face of conservation…
  • QUIZ

    What is your favourite reptile?
Nature

What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
General Science

What is coronavirus?

Learn the facts about coronavirus and what you can do…

Did you know?

Apples float but pears sink.

Space

Facts about the Moon!

Ready for a night time adventure? Then 3, 2, 1… Liftoff!
Space

Neil Armstrong facts!

Check out our ten top facts about Neil Armstrong…
Nature

11-year-old campaigns for Mary Anning statue

Evie wants to see her palaeontology hero recognised…
General Science

Human digestive system

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

Facts about the Earth

Learn all about our amazing planet…
Space

Satellites set to track animals from space!

Scientists want to understand more about migratory animals…
Nature

Scavenger Hunt!

Can you complete our NG Kids scavenger hunt?
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: A wee fact about asparagus!

Asparagus and wee with Dr Karl…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Ants are Strong AND Clever

Dr Karl investigates ants and their behaviour
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: cicadas of summer!

Dr Karl explores the wonderful world of cicadas
General Science

Science with Dr Karl: Extraordinary X-rays

X-rays are under the microscope with Dr Karl…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: How do birds flock?

Dr Karl explores how birds flock
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: How much does a cloud weigh?

Dr Karl investigates how much a cloud weighs
General Science

Science with Dr Karl: How planes fly!

Dr Karl explore how planes fly
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: I can see a rainbow!

Dr Karl explores the magic of a rainbow
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Immortal Jellyfish!

There have always been myths about immortality, that is, being able to live forever.
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: In the eye of a fly!

Looking into a fly’s eyes with Dr Karl…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Mighty pythons!

All about pythons with Dr Karl…
General Science

Science with Dr Karl: What is a sinkhole?

Dr Karl digs deep into sinkhole science
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Why is it dark at night?

Night and dark with Dr Karl…
Space

Space Junk!

20 seriously strange things you’ll find in space…
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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)!
Nature

The Frog Life Cycle!

See how this amazing animal grows from tadpole to frog…
Nature

The life cycle of flowering plants

Flower power! Discover how flowering plants reproduce…
Space

The Phases of the Moon

Why does the Moon ‘change shape’ each night?
Nature

The Water Cycle!

Earth has been recycling water for over 4 billion years…
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