Alien life First samples from lake Vostok (isolated for millions of years) are microbe-free October 19, 2012 - Updated on February 8, 2013
Science Muddy Japanese lake offers spectacular prospects for carbon dating October 18, 2012 - Updated on October 19, 2012
Geology Smuggled Tyrannosaur case finally solved – Florida paleontologist charged with smuggling October 18, 2012
Astronomy The Endeavour’s final excursion through Los Angeles October 17, 2012 - Updated on October 18, 2012
Biology Researchers discover mice have complex singing skills – and use them to get girls October 11, 2012
Physics After extending Einstein’s theory of relativity to greater than light velocities, the laws of physics alter October 10, 2012 - Updated on February 25, 2021
Chemistry Sponge polymer soaks up oil and turns it into gel – viable option for cleaning oil spills October 9, 2012
Animals Fantastic 100 million year-old time capsule traps ancient clash between spider and wasp October 9, 2012 - Updated on January 6, 2014
Discoveries Perfectly preserved 30,000 year old mammoth discovered by 11 year old boy in icy Russia October 5, 2012
Psychology Humans are naturally inclined towards generosity – faster, spontaneous decisions are generous, well thought ones are selfish October 4, 2012
Animals Viewing photos of cute animals at work boosts productivity, Japanese study says October 3, 2012 - Updated on October 4, 2012
Health Biochemical reactions that maintain an erection uncovered September 27, 2012 - Updated on October 30, 2013
Science Massive Indian Ocean quakes may signal tectonic break-up September 27, 2012 - Updated on November 22, 2012
Archaeology The only statue carved from a meteorite: Buddhist ‘Iron man’ is from outer space September 27, 2012
Physics Particle accelerator can transmute radioactive waste and drastically lower half-life decay September 26, 2012
Other Turning bullets into diamonds, finding brain activity in dead salmon, finding out why hair turns green, and others: the Ig Nobel prize September 21, 2012
