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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.

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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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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.

Space

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…
Space

10 Facts about Space!

They’re out of this world, gang!
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