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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.

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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!
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    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?

There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth. That’s at least a billion trillion!

More about space
Space

Tim Peake interview!

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