The Best of 2011
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Most Anticipated Space Missions of 2012: Photos
The solar system will be hopping with robotic probes in 2012. A look at what's happening in space exploration in 2012.
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Samoa Leaps Into 2012 With Dateline Switch
The tiny island nation leaps forward in time to be more competitive.
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China Seeks Steady Rare Earths Exports In 2012
China, the world's largest rare earths producer, said Tuesday that its export quota for the sought-after commodities will remain roughly the same in 2012 as this year.
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Dear 2012 Doomsayers, We Will Be Watching You
Rather than being the year of the U.S. presidential election or the London Olympics, 2012 has been hijacked by a small group of strange people who seem hellbent on insisting that the world is ending.
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A Little Light Reading: 2011 in Physics Books
Every year brings a fresh new crop of popular books on physics and cosmology, and 2011 was no exception
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Big Question for 2012: Will We Find Earth 2.0?
Did Kepler fulfill it's mission and find an alien version of Earth?
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Unexplained Mysteries of 2011 and Into 2012
As we head inexorably toward 2012, we look back at some of the strangest mysteries of the past year, and some we're carrying into the next.
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Big Question for 2012: Will We Create a Dinosaur From a Chicken?
Could 2012 be the year of Chickenosaurus, the first dinosaur to live in modern times?
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No Doomsday Supernova in 2012, Says NASA
NASA explains how you will have one less doomsday scenario to worry about.
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Big Question For 2012: Will We Talk to the Animals?
This year, enormous strides have been made in understanding non-human animal vocalizations. Will we ever be able to hold meaningful conversations with other species?
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Big Question for 2012: What Animals Could Go Extinct?
As the world's biodiversity declines at an unprecedented rate, what extinctions are predicted for 2012?
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Top Ten DiscoveryNews Tumblr Posts: Photos
Tumblr is about more than cats, dogs and gifs. Here's a look at our Tumblr's most popular posts (dogs included).
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Top 10 Facebook & Twitter Posts of 2011: Photos
These are your Top 10 Favorite Stories of 2011 -- based on comments and clicks on Facebook and Twitter.
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Big Question For 2012: Is the Polar Bear Doomed?
Is the polar bear doomed? Maybe, but maybe not.
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Big Question for 2012: Is the Higgs Boson Real?
The "God" particle rumours keep flying, but is the particle really out there?
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Big Question for 2012: Was There Ever Life on Mars?
Curiosity is designed to learn the specifics about water on Mars and whether it can support life.
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Big Question for 2012: The Great Pyramid's Secret Doors
Archaeologists have long puzzled over the purpose of four shafts deep inside the Great Pyramid.
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Top 25 Weirdest Stories of 2011: Photos
From a three-eyed shark to a video of a dead alien in Siberia, here's a look at the weirdest stories of the year.
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Top Tips from 2011 to Help Earth, Economy: Photos
From eating local to supporting wildlife preserves there are lots of ways to boost the economy and help the Earth.
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Craziest YouTube Explainers of 2011
A look back at the craziest YouTube Explainers of 2011 with the baby laughing hysterically, breakdancing gorilla, and dancing squid topping it off.
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10 Gadgets That Defined 2011
A digital device doesn't have to succeed to leave its mark on the industry: Failures can also speak to the state of technology.
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Manly Science Man Gift Guide
Gift ideas for that special someone who oozes a manly blend of science and technology.
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2011 Supermoon: Readers' Photographs : Slide Show
Last weekend's "Supermoon" didn't disappoint and Discovery News readers from all over the world captured the spectacular event.
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Gift Guide for the Travel Fanatic: 2011
Why not shop for items that will ease the travel bug for your favorite travel addict?
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Gift Guide for the Do-It-Yourselfer: 2011
Not everyone wants to buy pre-packaged and assembled products. Some of us want to destroy what we have and rebuild it from scratch.
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Discovery's Couch Potato 2011 Gift Guide
The couch potatoes in all of us deserve love just like anyone this holiday season. These gifts will make the slothiest of the sloths jump for joy.
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