Offbeat A virus walks into a bar… or how science jokes can be hilarious October 28, 2011 - Updated on October 10, 2012
Offbeat NASA shakes down granny for attempting to sell moon rock October 25, 2011 - Updated on October 26, 2011
Great Pics Magnificently small: this year’s best microphotography October 6, 2011 - Updated on October 27, 2017
Great Pics Glow in the dark waves on the San Diego shoreline October 3, 2011 - Updated on February 16, 2016
Offbeat The physics behind Slinky drops – gravity vs tension September 27, 2011 - Updated on January 25, 2015
Offbeat Russia approves $65 billion tunnel beneath Bering Strait connecting Asia with North America September 19, 2011 - Updated on September 20, 2011
Great Pics Royal Observatory gives out annual awards for astronomy photography – Jupiter wins top prize September 10, 2011
Great Pics India – Pakistan border is so bright it can be seen from outer space (shorties) September 10, 2011 - Updated on February 16, 2016
Offbeat World’s first commercial spaceport is 90% complete. First sub-orbital flight by 2013. September 9, 2011 - Updated on September 7, 2018
Space Hubble captures mind blowing footage of stars unleashing supersonic jets August 31, 2011 - Updated on June 11, 2023
Other Cannabis DNA sequenced, big step forward for medical marijuana August 18, 2011 - Updated on August 21, 2011
Great Pics Stunning photos of the Perseid meteor shower August 16, 2011 - Updated on February 16, 2016
Discoveries Swedish explorers stumble across the Millennium Falcon beneath the sea? August 4, 2011 - Updated on October 27, 2017
Great Pics Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Tower: the world’s soon to be tallest building [amazing photos] August 3, 2011 - Updated on May 5, 2020
Environmental Issues Huge algae front reaches Chinese coast [PHOTOS] July 27, 2011 - Updated on February 16, 2016
Health Shorties: US is the only developed nation to drink milk from cows given artificial hormones July 22, 2011
Offbeat Short fact: the first man to pee on the moon, Buzz Aldrin July 20, 2011 - Updated on August 20, 2018
Astronomy Incredible picture of the red Moon during the eclipse (with explanation) June 27, 2011 - Updated on February 13, 2016