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Science 

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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Celebrating 170 years of the Met Office

The UK’s national weather service has been helping us plan for rain and shine since 1854!
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Summertime science fun at The Royal Institution!

The Royal Institution (Ri) is a home for science – and everyone is welcome!
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Out-of-this-world LEGO® Space sets!

Take play to new dimensions with LEGO® Space…
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    Who discovered gravity?
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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!

Did you know?

Lightning can make the air around it five times hotter than the sun’s surface!

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Enter The Eurekas now!

The competition that gets you thinking about physics is back!
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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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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All about plastic!

Get the low down on this fascinating multi-use material
Space

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
Space

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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Light and lenses: 10 facts

Check out these 10 top facts about light and lenses
Space

Satellites set to track animals from space!

Scientists want to understand more about migratory animals…
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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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