An annual roundup of the amazing breakthroughs in science and technology The McGraw-Hill Yearbook of Science & Technology 2009 continues its tradition of making information on the latest advances in science and technology accessible to the non-specialist through concise, richly illustrated articles. With 150 articles written by international leaders in their respective fields, this new edition covers scientific and technical disciplines from Agriculture to Zoology. In 150 articles, leaders in science and R&D review major developments and trends in science and technology Coverage includes forefront topics in areas such as alternative energy, cell biology; climate change effects, molecular genetics; nanotechnology; telecommunications; and more 200 images and two-color illustrations complement and enhance the text An extensive index makes finding information easy Features numerous cross-references to the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, 10th Edition, in each article as well as references to key literature All articles are invited, vetted, and signed, then edited and illustrated to ensure comprehensibility for the non-specialist reader