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Science Gifts for Adults & Geek Gifts

Got a science-loving friend? A professor who never stops asking questions? Or a colleague who can identify elements from the Periodic Table at a glance? We’ve got the science gifts for adults to match their curiosity.

At Professor Plum’s, we’ve curated a collection of science gifts for adults, geek gifts and nerd gifts for people who would rather receive something fascinating than ordinary. Whether they love puzzles, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy or simply enjoy wonderfully weird things, our giftologists have plenty of ideas to explore.

Our favourite science gifts for adults

Looking for a gift that is entertaining, clever and a little unexpected? We recommend starting with our collection of:

  • Challenging puzzles from Clemens Habicht — colourful, deceptively simple and seriously satisfying for puzzle enthusiasts.

  • Science-inspired plush toys from Giant Microbes — wonderfully quirky gifts that bring cells, microbes and other microscopic curiosities to life.

  • Outdoor games from Planet Finska — a great choice when your science-loving recipient also enjoys getting outside and playing.

  • Nerdy apparel from our Geek Shirts collection — because there’s no reason to keep your inner nerd undercover.

  • Science mugs, including our Beaker Mug — practical, playful and perfect for the lab, office or home study.

And that’s only the beginning. We’ve brought together geek gifts for adults, science gifts and unusual presents for curious minds so you can spend less time searching and more time finding something they’ll genuinely enjoy.

What are good science gifts for adults?

The best science gifts for adults combine curiosity, clever design and entertainment. We recommend choosing something that reflects their particular interests — a challenging puzzle for a problem solver, a Giant Microbes plush for a biology enthusiast, or a geeky mug or shirt for someone who likes to wear their interests proudly.

Whether you’re shopping for a scientist, teacher, student, engineer, professor, science enthusiast or the resident nerd in your friendship group, our giftologists can help you find a suitably clever present.

Ready to find something wonderfully nerdy? Explore our science gifts for adults and discover a gift for the science lover in your life.

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Bear Erasable Pen (Red)

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Say goodbye to crossing out mistakes or reaching for the correction tape: with the Legami Bear Erasable Gel Pen you can rub out your errors and kee...

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Science Enamel Pins - Heebie Jeebies

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Introducing our Science Enamel Pin collection. Inspired by tools and equipment used by scientists around the globe, our pins pay tribute to the ste...

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Heebie Jeebies Science and Math-themed Mugs

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Science and Math-themed mugs that make great gifts for any geek. This lab beaker mug is a great way for any scientists to start their day! Just don...

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Bath Bomb Making Kit - Rose Petals

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Get ready for fun with this fantastic kit that includes all the essentials to create four delightfully fizzy, beautifully fragrant bath bombs with ...

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Bath Bomb Making Kit - Unicorn Fizz

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Get ready for some bubbly fun with this fantastic kit that includes all the essentials to create four delightfully fizzy and beautifully fragrant b...

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Make Your Own Beeswax Candles

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Treat yourself to a fun afternoon of candle making and fill your home with a warm, natural glow that feels just right. With our Make Your Own Beesw...

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Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps

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Say goodbye to boring plastic wrap with our Make Your Own Beeswax Wraps kit, kids can create their very own reusable food wraps that are as beautif...

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Bath Bomb Making Kit - Tropical Holiday with Gold Leaf

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Diamond Quest

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Enter the SmartGames diamond mine and dig up all of the jewels and discover the location of the red diamond. Use the ‘mine’ of information offered ...

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Clemens Habicht 1000 Piece Halftone Colours

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Clemens Habicht's 1000 HALFTONE COLOURS is an exact reproduction of the original 1000 COLOURS in which the halftone screen of commercial four colou...

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Plasma (Blood Plasma)

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Blood is thicker than water – and so is plasma! This critical component of blood plays an important role in maintaining your health.Fun gift idea f...

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Pox - Syphilis (Treponema pallidum)

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Don't let a pox end up on your house -- or anyone else's house. The more you know, the better for everyone's real estate.Great teaching tool for he...

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Staph (Staphylococcus aureus)

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When staph drops by, visiting hours are over.A popular teaching tool in hospitalsBetter hygiene reduces nosocomial transmissionsGood reminder to tr...

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T4 (T4-Bacteriophage)

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The perfect predator, T4, terminates its prey. T4-bacteriophage may look like something out of a science fiction movie, but if you’re an E. coli ba...

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Wheeler's Lamp Optic Fibre Lamp

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This 34cm tall optic fibre lamp will bring vibrant colours and, with floating glitter in the base, sparkle to any room. Battery powered so you can ...

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The Galileo Thermometer is an elegant temperature reading device that every science geek needs. It is a sealed glass cylinder that contains clear l...

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Leonardo Da Vinci Helicopter

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Leonardo da Vinci developed concepts for a giant air screw late in the 15th century. While today's scientists believe the design wouldn't fly, this...

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Leonardo Da Vinci Trebuchet

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Leonardo had a different design for many siege engines, including this trebuchet supported by a single post. Complete with a nice ratchet plate to ...

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Tiger Tribe Colouring Set Dinosaur

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Small books. BIG fun! These beautifully illustrated colouring sets are jam-packed with activities, coloured markers and stickers. All designed to k...

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Freeze Dried Ice Cream Astronaut Snack

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Taste what an astronaut has for dessert or a snack! A delicious freeze dried that can be eaten anywhere at anytime and is designed to sit easily on...

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Whole White Ammonite Genuine Fossil

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Ammonites were relatives of squids and nautili which thrived in the seas doing the time of the dinosaurs. Their name originates from the Greek ram-...

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Finska Quoits Classic Rope Game

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Our Finska rope quoits design is a genuine classic that will last for years. Crafted from environmentally sustainable hardwood, the solid 30mm thic...

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Clemens Habicht 1000pce Vibrating Colours

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Clemens Habicht's 1000 VIBRATING COLOURS places a secondary complimentary colour gamut over the first in a polka dot figure/ground relationship. Th...

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Migraine Headache

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Migraines are an intense debilitating type of headache that afflict millions of people. They cause pounding, throbbing pain. Migraines, along with ...

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Planetary Gemstones Gift Box

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This beautiful desk set includes the planets in relative size (Jupiter is the largest and Pluto the smallest) and uses polished gemstones to repres...

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Murder Case Files Underwood Cellars Party Game

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It's been 30 years since Cary Underwood disappeared. Due to a recent earthquake, we now have discovered the body and more clues to crack this case...

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Murder Mystery Party Case Files: Death In Antarctica

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A murder has been committed on the South Pole station Aquilo. The alleged perpetrator was quickly identified and the evidence was also sufficient f...

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Human Body Anatomy Model

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Human anatomy is the subject that deals with all things related to a human body. With this kit, you can explore your innermost being by putting tog...

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My Gemstone Collection

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An excellent starting point for your gemstone collection. This small bag contains a range of different labelled gemstones along with a small magnif...

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Vikings of the Northern Lights LED Game

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Members Special: Get this toy for FREE for orders $100 and up! It’s the new way to play freeze tag! Vikings compete against Ice Dragons in this dyn...

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IQ Test Card Quiz

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Do you consider yourself to be a genius? Now you can put your intelligence to the test with the IQ Test Card Quiz. This quiz will ask you a series ...

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Excel Shortcut Mug

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Do you know someone who loves a spreadsheets? Or do you know someone who spends most of their day looking at one but not getting much done? This...

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Electric Plane Launcher

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Ready for take off! Discover how spinning motors and pulley wheels can launch a paper plane at up to 40 km/h. Build your paper plane launcher, try ...

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Wingspan

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Wingspan is a competitive, medium-weight, card-driven, engine-building board game from designer Elizabeth Hargrave and Stonemaier Games. It is the ...

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Dixit Board Game

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Serotonin

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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in mood, memory, sleep and cognition. This fun Serotonin plush is based on the shape of the actua...

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Got a science-loving friend? A professor who never stops asking questions? Or a colleague who can identify elements from the Periodic Table at a glance? We’ve got the science gifts for adults to match their curiosity.

At Professor Plum’s, we’ve curated a collection of science gifts for adults, geek gifts and nerd gifts for people who would rather receive something fascinating than ordinary. Whether they love puzzles, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy or simply enjoy wonderfully weird things, our giftologists have plenty of ideas to explore.

Our favourite science gifts for adults

Looking for a gift that is entertaining, clever and a little unexpected? We recommend starting with our collection of:

  • Challenging puzzles from Clemens Habicht — colourful, deceptively simple and seriously satisfying for puzzle enthusiasts.

  • Science-inspired plush toys from Giant Microbes — wonderfully quirky gifts that bring cells, microbes and other microscopic curiosities to life.

  • Outdoor games from Planet Finska — a great choice when your science-loving recipient also enjoys getting outside and playing.

  • Nerdy apparel from our Geek Shirts collection — because there’s no reason to keep your inner nerd undercover.

  • Science mugs, including our Beaker Mug — practical, playful and perfect for the lab, office or home study.

And that’s only the beginning. We’ve brought together geek gifts for adults, science gifts and unusual presents for curious minds so you can spend less time searching and more time finding something they’ll genuinely enjoy.

What are good science gifts for adults?

The best science gifts for adults combine curiosity, clever design and entertainment. We recommend choosing something that reflects their particular interests — a challenging puzzle for a problem solver, a Giant Microbes plush for a biology enthusiast, or a geeky mug or shirt for someone who likes to wear their interests proudly.

Whether you’re shopping for a scientist, teacher, student, engineer, professor, science enthusiast or the resident nerd in your friendship group, our giftologists can help you find a suitably clever present.

Ready to find something wonderfully nerdy? Explore our science gifts for adults and discover a gift for the science lover in your life.

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