At its launch on 16th October 2006, Newton's Apple published a collection of essays by some of the UK's most eminent and innovative science writers, with the aim to identify a scientific vision for the 21st century. People from widely different fields of expertise, age groups and perspectives were invited to contribute, all sharing a passion for science and a belief in the central role it plays in society.

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CONTENTS:

Edited by James Kingland

Introduction: Scientists and politicians united - Dr Ian Gibson MP

A world-class science base: Emulating uncle sam - Sir Richard Sykes

Global collaboration: Putting our money where our mouth is - Professor Calestous Juma and Dr Monica Darnbrough

Research and development: Less hot air, more white heat - Dr David Lawrence

Education: Learning to love science - Becky Parker

Out-of-classroom experiences: Learning in the real world - Dr Frances MacGuire

Passion for science: A view from the lab bench - Dr Emma East, Richard Foxton and Branwen Hide

Cancer research: The challenges of personalised medicine - Professor Fran Balkwill and Dr Melanie Lee

Climate change: Good science, bad policy? - Sir Crispin Tickell

Space: The greater the obstacle, the greater the glory - Professor Colin Pillinger

Talking to the public: Lessons scientists need to learn - Professor Derek Burke and Professor Michael Elves

Media scares: Where are all the science journalists? - Dr Ben Goldacre

Conclusions: A Vision - Mia Nybrant