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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

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…
Nature

Signs of Spring

Winter is ending and the world is waking up…
Space

10 Facts about Space!

They’re out of this world, gang!
  • QUIZ

    What is the largest species of bird?
Nature

The Frog Life Cycle!

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

15 Facts About The Human Body!

Cool things about our bodies…

Did you know?

Apples float but pears sink.

Space

Tim Peake interview!

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

Share your images with astronauts
in space!

Join Astro Pi Mission Zero to program pictures that’ll appear on the International Space Station (ISS)
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…
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!
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!
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General Science

FUTURE CITIES

Discover what our homes, transport and lives might look like in 30 years’ time…
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?
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Space

Join the Mars Mission!

Join the Mars Mission with the new LEGO® City Space range!
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General Entertainment

Learn about cool constellations with The LEGO® Group!

Ready for a star-studded LEGO® adventure? 3, 2, 1… blast off!
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General Science

Light and lenses: 10 facts

Check out these 10 top facts about light and lenses
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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General Entertainment

Out-of-this-world LEGO® Space sets!

Take play to new dimensions with LEGO® Space…
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General Science

RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION’S CREATIVE CHALLENGE FAVOURITES!

What did you byte-sized geniuses come up with?
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Nature

REAL-LIFE WILDLIFE RESCUES!

Discover how people across the world have saved animals in peril using special equipment and creative thinking!
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: How do birds flock?

Dr Karl explores how birds flock
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Immortal Jellyfish!

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

Scientists discover bacteria can “see” like tiny eyeballs!

Scientists have finally explained how bacteria senses light…
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Space

Share your images with astronauts
in space!

Join Astro Pi Mission Zero to program pictures that’ll appear on the International Space Station (ISS)
Nature

Signs of Spring

Winter is ending and the world is waking up…
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