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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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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…
Nature

Five Top Conservation Tips!

How can you help save our planet?
  • QUIZ

    What is the largest species of bird?
Space

Satellites set to track animals from space!

Scientists want to understand more about migratory animals…

Did you know?

A head of broccoli is made up of hundreds of small flower buds.

Nature

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

Night and dark with Dr Karl…
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…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: A wee fact about asparagus!

Asparagus and wee with Dr Karl…
General Science

Science with Dr Karl: Extraordinary X-rays

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

The Water Cycle!

Earth has been recycling water for over 4 billion years…
Space

Tim Peake interview!

We caught up with awesome astronaut, Tim Peake, about life in space…
Nature

Turn your lights out for Earth Hour!

Show support for our brilliant planet…
Space

Universe Facts

Check out 10 top facts about our universe!
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…
General Science

Your Amazing Brain!

Discover the fascinating world of the human brain!
General Science

Your Amazing Eyes!

Learn all about the human eye…
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