Science Spin January 2009

In this issue, we have a special supplement describing the careers of a number of scientists working in Ireland. Seán Duke reports on a technology called 'power on a chip' that promises huge energy savings in the microprocessing industry. In an issue strong on marine science, Tom Kennedy describes the work of scientists exploring life below the ocean floor, while Seán Duke describes plans for a powerful new European icebreaker, which will also be a drilling and research vessel. There are also reports on how radio spectrum usage can be changed to facilitate the explosion in electronic communication devices, how schools need laboratory technicians and how laser technology is being used to estimate timber volumes.

Features in this issue

• What's it like to be a scientist? [SCIENCE CAREERS ]
• Europe breaks the ice in polar research [MARINE ENGINEERING ]
• Saving the world, one watt at a time [ENERGY ]
• Life beneath the oceans [MARINE BIODISCOVERY ]
• Making best use of radio spectrum [TELECOMMUNICATIONS ]
• Global census of marine life [MARINE BIOLOGY ]
• Secondary schools need lab techicians [SCIENCE EDUCATION ]