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In depth: January 2009
Features
Breaking new ground
The ability to predict earthquakes could save thousands of lives every year. But for most scientists, knowing in advance when and where such events will happen is little more than a pipe dream. Jon Cartwright tells the story of one physicist who believes that such warnings could soon be possible.
CERN: the view from inside
An exclusive interview with CERN press chief James Gillies, who discusses media management, modified logbooks and magnet repairs
Opinion
Reasons to be cheerful
The economy may be in a nosedive but there is plenty to look forward to in science this year
Read your thoughts
Letters becomes Feedback and now includes comments made to our online stories
Science toys
Tim Rowett is an avid collector of science-related toys. Robert P Crease and son drop in to play with them
Reviews
Web life: The Periodic Table of Videos
A periodic table with links to videos on all 118 chemical elements