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

Night and dark with Dr Karl…
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Science with Dr Karl: In the eye of a fly!

Looking into a fly’s eyes with Dr Karl…
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Science with Dr Karl: Mighty pythons!

All about pythons with Dr Karl…
  • QUIZ

    Which planet has the most moons?
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Science with Dr Karl: A wee fact about asparagus!

Asparagus and wee with Dr Karl…
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Science with Dr Karl: Extraordinary X-rays

X-rays are under the microscope with Dr Karl…

Did you know?

The Earth is slightly pear-shaped.

Nature

Science with Dr Karl: Ants are Strong AND Clever

Dr Karl investigates ants and their behaviour
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Science with Dr Karl: How planes fly!

Dr Karl explore how planes fly
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Science with Dr Karl: What is a sinkhole?

Dr Karl digs deep into sinkhole science
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Science with Dr Karl: cicadas of summer!

Dr Karl explores the wonderful world of cicadas
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Science with Dr Karl: How much does a cloud weigh?

Dr Karl investigates how much a cloud weighs
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Science with Dr Karl: A wee fact about asparagus!

Asparagus and wee with Dr Karl…
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Scavenger Hunt!

Can you complete our NG Kids scavenger hunt?
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All about Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank!

Head behind the scenes at an epic plant research centre…
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