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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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    Which planet has the most moons?
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Universe Facts

Check out 10 top facts about our universe!
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RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION’S CREATIVE CHALLENGE FAVOURITES!

What did you byte-sized geniuses come up with?

Did you know?

One year on Neptune lasts about 165 Earth years.

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Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
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Experience a Summer of Discovery

Head to the home of one of the world’s greatest ever scientists — Sir Isaac Newton — for a summer of curiosity, creativity and wonder…
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Celebrating 170 years of the Met Office

The UK’s national weather service has been helping us plan for rain and shine since 1854!
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Summertime science fun at The Royal Institution!

The Royal Institution (Ri) is a home for science – and everyone is welcome!
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Out-of-this-world LEGO® Space sets!

Take play to new dimensions with LEGO® Space…
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!
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10 facts about Stephen Hawking

Learn about one of the most influential scientists of our time…
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10 fascinating facts about hibernation

Snuggle up with these super hibernation facts
Nature

10 Top Tomato Facts!

How much do you know about this fab fruit?
Nature

10 ways to love the planet back (a parent special!)

Show nature a little love this Valentine’s…
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?
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All about Engineering and Technology

Learn all about how these two disciplines affect our daily lives, and enter a fun engineering photography competition.
Nature

All about Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank!

Head behind the scenes at an epic plant research centre…
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All about plastic!

Get the low down on this fascinating multi-use material
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All about the circular economy

Learn all about how we can be more sustainable!
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BBC micro:bit – what’s it all about?

How does it work and what can it do? We investigate…
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Broccoli that tastes like brownies!

Scientists have created a sweet solution for those of us who aren’t keen on eating our greens…
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Celebrating 170 years of the Met Office

The UK’s national weather service has been helping us plan for rain and shine since 1854!
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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…
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Nature

COSTA RICA: Guardian of the Future!

This colourful Central American country might be tiny, but it’s a global leader in conservation!
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Enter The Eurekas now!

The competition that gets you thinking about physics is back!
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Experience a Summer of Discovery

Head to the home of one of the world’s greatest ever scientists — Sir Isaac Newton — for a summer of curiosity, creativity and wonder…
Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
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