Wind power: It’s plentiful, accessible and gentle on the environment, but challenges still remain for this renewable energy source. We take a look at this growing industry and where it might go in the future.
Also featured in the issue:
New Zealand’s miracle quake A shallow, strong earthquake had the potential to kill hundreds, so how did Christchurch manage to escape a death toll?
Understanding autism A new wristband offers a bridge for autistic people to communicate their emotions.
Moving day Should humans interfere to save endangered species?
A new view of the Milky Way The Spitzer telescope finally gives us a glimpse of a rarely seen galaxy: our own.
Hell on Earth The sulfur miners of Kawah Ijen volcano brave fire and brimstone to collect a valuable resource.
Neanderthals One mystery, three theories A look at how human’s closest relatives died out.
Family fun:
Do-it-yourself science Storm clouds in a bottle
Underwater Australia A close (and scary!) look at great white sharks.
Night sky Gingin Observatory’s Donna Vanzetti explains what you can see in the stars this summer.
Don’t miss the November/December issue of Science Illustrated, the most readable natural science and discovery magazine in the world. Published bi-monthly. Retails for $9.95 from all good newsagents.
