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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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Nature

Hamza Yassin interview!

We caught up with wildlife cameraman Hamza to learn about his cool adventures…
Nature

All about Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank!

Head behind the scenes at an epic plant research centre…
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RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION’S CREATIVE CHALLENGE FAVOURITES!

What did you byte-sized geniuses come up with?
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    Which planet has the most moons?
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SUPER SCIENCE TOYS FROM 4M!

These fun science toys from 4M are perfect for Science Week (10–18 August)!
Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?

Did you know?

One year on Neptune lasts about 165 Earth years.

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…
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FARMING SIMULATOR KIDS – OUT NOW!

Calling all future farmers!
Space

10 Facts about Space!

They’re out of this world, gang!
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…
General Science

15 Facts About The Human Body!

Cool things about our bodies…
Space

10 Facts about Space!

They’re out of this world, gang!
Nature

The Water Cycle!

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

Facts about the Moon!

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

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
Space

The Phases of the Moon

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

The life cycle of flowering plants

Flower power! Discover how flowering plants reproduce…
Space

Neil Armstrong facts!

Check out our ten top facts about Neil Armstrong…
General Science

10 facts about Stephen Hawking

Learn about one of the most influential scientists of our time…
General Science

Your Amazing Brain!

Discover the fascinating world of the human brain!
General Science

Follow your food!

We take a juicy journey through your digestive system!
Space

Universe Facts

Check out 10 top facts about our universe!
General Science

7 steps to surviving an apocalypse (according to science!)

What would YOU do if the world was ending?
General Science

Charles Darwin and the Mystery of Life!

Find out about Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.
Space

Space Junk!

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

Your Amazing Eyes!

Learn all about the human eye…
Nature

The Frog Life Cycle!

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

Five Top Conservation Tips!

How can you help save our planet?
Nature

10 Top Tomato Facts!

How much do you know about this fab fruit?
General Science

Science with Dr Karl: How planes fly!

Dr Karl explore how planes fly
Space

NASA’s Curiosity Rover spots a ‘mouse’ on Mars!

Are there really rodents on the red planet?
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