That's the most detailed image of the Crab Nebula ever produced. There's more on the image here. With the year ending there's going to be lots of lists, but Time's Photos of the Year are definitely worth a look.

This guy is absolutely ridiculously skilled with his bike. And did you know that the Census has released a new batch of stats? Once again the bicycle is the most dangerous consumer product out there. You'll never guess what's number 2.

Lu loves backgammon, but we don't play much 'cause she kicks my butt with ease. Perhaps this site will give her the backgammon fix she needs.