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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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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…
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    Who is the longest-reigning British monarch?
General Science

What is coronavirus?

Learn the facts about coronavirus and what you can do…
Space

Facts about the Moon!

Ready for a night time adventure? Then 3, 2, 1… Liftoff!

Did you know?

When uncoiled, the small intestine is about 7 metres long!

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Space

Neil Armstrong facts!

Check out our ten top facts about Neil Armstrong…
Nature

11-year-old campaigns for Mary Anning statue

Evie wants to see her palaeontology hero recognised…
General Science

Human digestive system

You eat a meal. And then a bit later… you do a poo! But what happens in between?
Space

Facts about the Earth

Learn all about our amazing planet…
Nature

Five Top Conservation Tips!

How can you help save our planet?
General Science

What is coronavirus?

Learn the facts about coronavirus and what you can do…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Immortal Jellyfish!

Can these creatures live forever?!
General Science

10 facts about Albert Einstein

Find out about this extraordinary physicist…
Nature

How to save the planet: a kids’ guide!

Check out our top tips for becoming an eco-hero…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: How do birds flock?

Dr Karl explores how birds flock
Space

Female astronaut sets super space records!

US astronaut Peggy Whitson is one cosmic woman…
General Geography

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…
Nature

11-year-old campaigns for Mary Anning statue

Evie wants to see her palaeontology hero recognised…
General Science

Science with Dr Karl: What is a sinkhole?

Dr Karl digs deep into sinkhole science
Space

Satellites set to track animals from space!

Scientists want to understand more about migratory animals…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Ants are Strong AND Clever

Dr Karl investigates ants and their behaviour
Space

Tim Peake interview!

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

Science with Dr Karl: In the eye of a fly!

Looking into a fly’s eyes with Dr Karl…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: I can see a rainbow!

Dr Karl explores the magic of a rainbow
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: cicadas of summer!

Dr Karl explores the wonderful world of cicadas
General Science

Science with Dr Karl: Extraordinary X-rays

X-rays are under the microscope with Dr Karl…
Nature

What is COP26?

Learn more about this super important climate event…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Why is it dark at night?

Night and dark with Dr Karl…
Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Mighty pythons!

All about pythons with Dr Karl…
General Animals

Female wildlife rangers!

Meet the extraordinary women changing the face of conservation…
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