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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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Learn about cool constellations with The LEGO® Group!

Ready for a star-studded LEGO® adventure? 3, 2, 1… blast off!
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What is The LEGO® Group’s Message to Space competition?

Send a message to space with The LEGO® Group’s cool contest!
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Enter The Eurekas now!

The competition that gets you thinking about physics is back!
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    What is your favourite reptile?
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Signs of Spring

Winter is ending and the world is waking up…
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10 Facts about Space!

They’re out of this world, gang!

Did you know?

All of the blood in your body travels through your heart once a minute.

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The Frog Life Cycle!

See how this amazing animal grows from tadpole to frog…
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15 Facts About The Human Body!

Cool things about our bodies…
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Tim Peake interview!

We caught up with awesome astronaut, Tim Peake, about life in space…
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Share your images with astronauts
in space!

Join Astro Pi Mission Zero to program pictures that’ll appear on the International Space Station (ISS)
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How to save the planet: a kids’ guide!

Check out our top tips for becoming an eco-hero…
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NASA’s Curiosity Rover spots a ‘mouse’ on Mars!

Are there really rodents on the red planet?
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What is coronavirus?

Learn the facts about coronavirus and what you can do…
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Science with Dr Karl: Immortal Jellyfish!

Can these creatures live forever?!
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10 facts about Albert Einstein

Find out about this extraordinary physicist…
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How to save the planet: a kids’ guide!

Check out our top tips for becoming an eco-hero…
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10 fascinating facts about hibernation

Snuggle up with these super hibernation facts
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Science with Dr Karl: How do birds flock?

Dr Karl explores how birds flock
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Female astronaut sets super space records!

US astronaut Peggy Whitson is one cosmic woman…
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Coral reef facts

Find out fascinating facts about amazing coral reefs…
Nature

Turn your lights out for Earth Hour!

Show support for our brilliant planet…
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11-year-old campaigns for Mary Anning statue

Evie wants to see her palaeontology hero recognised…
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Satellites set to track animals from space!

Scientists want to understand more about migratory animals…
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Light and lenses: 10 facts

Check out these 10 top facts about light and lenses
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Signs of Spring

Winter is ending and the world is waking up…
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Tim Peake interview!

We caught up with awesome astronaut, Tim Peake, about life in space…
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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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Join the Mars Mission!

Join the Mars Mission with the new LEGO® City Space range!
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Scientists discover bacteria can “see” like tiny eyeballs!

Scientists have finally explained how bacteria senses light…
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What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
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All about the circular economy

Learn all about how we can be more sustainable!
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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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All about Engineering and Technology

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

Meet the extraordinary women changing the face of conservation…
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FUTURE CITIES

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