Science Spin September 2009

Issue 36 - Digital Edition

In this issue, we report on the giant waves and storms that have hit the west coast in the past. Some of these events, such as the tsunami that followed the 'Great Lisbon Earthquake' of 1755 were devastating, and caused loss of life. Elsewhere, we report on the impact that nanotechnology is having on medicine and medical treatment, what Ireland's climate future might look like, how a world famous European fossil treasure trove almost became a dump, how birds of prey are taking up residence in our forests, and the Dubliner regarded around the world, as 'the father of seismology'. We also have reviews of some new books, as well as new gadgets.

Features in this issue

• Threatening western waves [Marine Geology ]
• Getting drugs where they are needed ['NANO' MEDICINE ]
• Germany's amazing fossil pit [Palaeontology ]
• Toxicity testing, without killing [EXPERIMENTAL METHODS ]
• What is Ireland's climate future? [METEOROLOGY ]
• Robert Mallett: Ireland's 'father of seismology' [SEISMOLOGY ]