Active Wild is all about exploring the natural world, which means that science is never far away. In this section you’ll find easy-to-understand science articles for kids and adults. Each article is written in a fun, interesting way and contains plenty of pictures and examples.

Find out what gravity is, how plants turn sunlight into energy, how density is measured, and much more!

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Gravity is the force that keeps us from floating off into space. It literally keeps our feet on the ground! We feel the effects of gravity every second of our lives (unless we’re astronauts), but most of us don’t give it a second thought. This article sets out to explain gravity for kids – and anyone else who has ever wondered why they fall down, rather than up.

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Magnetism is an invisible force that pulls certain substances towards a magnet. Not only is magnetism a fascinating natural phenomena, it also has many practical uses. Magnets are used in all kinds of inventions: from compasses to computers. This article explains magnetism for kids, and also lists the different types of magnet, and the various uses of magnets.

Did you know that the Earth is one big magnet? Read on to find out more …

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The planet Mars is named after the Roman God of War. It is the fourth planet from the sun, and our next-door neighbour in the solar system (Earth is the third planet from the sun).

Nasa has recently found evidence of flowing water on Mars, which raises the likelihood that life may exist on the planet! We’ll investigate their findings further down the page.

This article contains Mars facts for kids (and adults!). Let’s find out more about the Red Planet …

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