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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…
Space

Universe Facts

Check out 10 top facts about our universe!
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    What is the largest species of bird?
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RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION’S CREATIVE CHALLENGE FAVOURITES!

What did you byte-sized geniuses come up with?
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.

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Experience a Summer of Discovery

Head to the home of one of the world’s greatest ever scientists — Sir Isaac Newton — for a summer of curiosity, creativity and wonder…
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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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Learn about cool constellations with The LEGO® Group!

Ready for a star-studded LEGO® adventure? 3, 2, 1… blast off!
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…
Space

Facts about the Earth

Learn all about our amazing planet…
Space

Facts about Mars

How much do you know about the Red Planet?
General Science

Human digestive system

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

BBC micro:bit – what’s it all about?

How does it work and what can it do? We investigate…
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