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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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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…
Nature

What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
  • QUIZ

    Who discovered gravity?
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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!
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General Science

FUTURE CITIES

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

Did you know?

The Earth is slightly pear-shaped.

Nature

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

Show nature a little love this Valentine’s…
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General Science

All about the circular economy

Learn all about how we can be more sustainable!
General Science

What is coronavirus?

Learn the facts about coronavirus and what you can do…
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General Science

The Dopper Changemaker Challenge Junior

FINDING A PLASTIC POLLUTION SOLUTION
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Space

Take part in an out of this world TV show

Does your child and their friends have what it takes to be astronauts?
Nature

Signs of Spring

Winter is ending and the world is waking up…
Space

Space Junk!

20 seriously strange things you’ll find in space…
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General Science

Summertime science fun at The Royal Institution!

The Royal Institution (Ri) is a home for science – and everyone is welcome!
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Space

Take part in an out of this world TV show

Does your child and their friends have what it takes to be astronauts?
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General Science

The Dopper Changemaker Challenge Junior

FINDING A PLASTIC POLLUTION SOLUTION
Nature

The Frog Life Cycle!

See how this amazing animal grows from tadpole to frog…
Nature

The life cycle of flowering plants

Flower power! Discover how flowering plants reproduce…
Space

The Phases of the Moon

Why does the Moon ‘change shape’ each night?
Nature

The Water Cycle!

Earth has been recycling water for over 4 billion years…
Space

Tim Peake interview!

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

Turn your lights out for Earth Hour!

Show support for our brilliant planet…
Space

Universe Facts

Check out 10 top facts about our universe!
Nature

What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
General Science

What is coronavirus?

Learn the facts about coronavirus and what you can do…
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General Entertainment

What is The LEGO® Group’s Message to Space competition?

Send a message to space with The LEGO® Group’s cool contest!
General Science

Your Amazing Brain!

Discover the fascinating world of the human brain!
General Science

Your Amazing Eyes!

Learn all about the human eye…
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