Nature Yearbook of Science and Technology 2002

From ocean drilling to leptons, asteroid showers to Malaria, and genetically modified food to Tyrannosaurus Sue, this is an annual yearbook for science and related communities. Carrying one of the most prestigious brands in science, this book provides a vast range of invaluable information for the serious scientist as well as the general reader. It contains a chronology of the year's major science news broken down by week, articles on science and society, facts and figures on science research, top institutes and scientists, funding, international organizations, annual prizes, and discussions of the commercial exploitation of science and technology. Additionally, there is a country-by-country guide to science infrastructure from international collaborations to museums, an analysis of technology and business, and selections from Nature's famous "Daedalus" column. This tremendous publication is completely unique and will revolutionize the field.

Declan Butler is the European Correspondent at Nature and an outstanding young science writer and journalist. Members of the Nature editorial and news staff will contribute to the publication.