As part of the "scientific literacy" debate, a survey of the balance of science stories in the media was undertaken by reviewing UK newspapers late in 2011. The survey found a preponderance of health/medical stories (50%+) and many stories relating to environment/ecology. The percentage of other biology stories and of stories related to Earth science was significant, while the coverage of technology, physics and chemistry was low. These findings mirror a similar survey undertaken in 2003 and differ from the balance in the current National Curriculum for Science in England for ages 11-16. The curriculum revision currently being undertaken provides an opportunity to consider this imbalance. (Contains 3 figures and 3 tables.)