Science Spin July 2009

Computers it seems have been around a lot longer than we thought. In this issue, Marie-Catherine Mousseau describes the mystery that surrounds the discovery of the world's oldest computer, which dates back to Ancient Greece. Landslides are the greatest natural hazard we face in Ireland, yet we know little about them. Seán Duke reports on new work by the GSI that aims to change all that. Elsewhere we challenge some dolphin myths; describe how 'bugs' can add value to our waste; and take a look at the new Natural History Museum - or 'Dead Zoo' - which has moved premises in Dublin.

In this issue

Behold the world's first computer

ARCHAEOLOGY When do you think the world's first computer was built? The 1950s? The 1930s? If you were thinking along these lines, you ...