Science Spin March 2009

In this issue, we go in search of the lost dinosaurs of Africa, take a look at some space rocks that fell to Earth on Ireland over the centuries, and ask the question, Should there be any boundaries to the march of science? Elsewhere, we look at how one renowned scientist believes it is better to try and get an overview of everything and make sense of that, before looking at the details. There is also a feature on one of our famous native sons, the ash, a report from the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, and on SciFest, as well as a description of how 'sticks and balls' can be used to teach chemistry in primary schools.

Features in this issue

• In search of Africa's lost dinosaurs [Palaeontology ]
• Space rocks that fell to Earth - on Ireland [GEOLOGY ]
• Ash: The dilution of a native son [BOTANY ]
• Science: Is there anything we shouldn't do? [ETHICS ]
• Keeping an eye on the big picture [RESEARCH ]
• Fairy tale ending to Young Scientist Exhibition [EVENTS ]
• The 'sticks and balls' approach to teaching chemistry [EDUCATION ]
• SciFest going from strength to strength [EVENTS ]