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Evaluates the advances in computer hardware systems from electronics and computing manufacturers as they relate to data visualization, modeling and simulation. Hewlett-Packard's visualization center sv6; SunBlade 1000 workstation from Sun Microsystems; Visual Area Networking from SGI and its solutions for high-end graphics and visualization; Apple's Power Mac G4.

Provides information on data management and lab informatics as data storage solutions for the life scientist. Standardization of the Internet small computer systems interface (iSCSI) protocol; Storage area network components manufactured by Sun StorEdge; Features of the iSCSI product released by Cisco.

Provides information on some of the software solutions unveiled by several companies at the 2002 Pittsburgh Conference. OpenLab, an integrated hardware and software data management solution from Scientific Software Inc.; eRecordManager, a data archival solution from Thermo LabSystems; Balance Data System, an automation solution and data management system from Labtronics Inc.

Presents the technological tools featured in the SC2000 exhibition of `Scientific Computing' magazine held in Dallas, Texas in November 2000. Computer hardware for scientific computations; Solutions for computer software which will enhance hardware technology; Information on innovations and researches of academic and government laboratories.

Provides information on some Web sites that are available for a variety of scientific disciplines. Elseveir Science; MIT Research Digest; Scientific Computing and Instrumentation.

Examines the trends in the scientific software for 2002. Comparison of Web-enabled and Web-based technology; Applications that benefit from Internet technologies; Need for an additional data management capabilities of Laboratory Information Management Systems and Chromatography Data Systems.

Provides information on the computer software presented at the 52nd Annual Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy. eRecordManager data management software from Thermo LabSystems; KnowItAll analytical software from Bio-Rad Laboratories; Taratec eCompliance software; Lab Solutions software from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments.

Editorial. Comments on a study sponsored by Germany's brewers federation, which asserted that drinking beer is beneficial to one's health. Reason for the low rate of beer consumption; Conclusion of Dutch scientists on the health effects of beer.

Discusses the role of data management systems in the U.S. scientific computing industry. Award won by the eRecordManager software of Thermo LabSystems in the Pittcon Editors' Awards; Use of laboratories of data management systems; Significance of the award won by the eRecordManager.

Editorial. Focuses on the opposition of Walter Hewlett to the proposed merger of Hewlett Packard with Compaq. Concern of Hewlett on the merger; Implications of the move.

Editorial. Comments on the iMac manufactured by Apple Computer. Description of the 2002 iMac version; Advocates of Mac operating system; Objectives of Apple Computer.

Editorial. Assesses the science and technology sector in the U.S. in 2002. Implication of the Hewlett Packard/Compaq merger proposal; Impact of the increase in the processor speed.

Presents information on the 25th anniversary of National Instruments, maker of test and measurement tools in Austin, Texas. Beginnings of the company; Products of the company.

Editorial. Ponders on the gender imbalance in academia in the United States, particularly on the absence of women in the chemistry departments.

Editorial. Focuses on the advancement of reproductive techniques. Fertilization of eggs without sperm cells; Stem cell research.

Presents information on Web-enabled software packages. Software with Web capabilities; Benefits of Web-enabled software; Advantage of Internet databases.

Editorial. Presents information on the publishing of the annual Readers' Choice Awards by the `Scientific Computing & Instrumentation' magazine. Background of the annual awards; change in the name of the publication; Description of the winners of the award for 2001.

Provides overview of some of the technologies exhibited at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego, California, from April 1 to 5, 2001. Information on the software company Accelrys unveiled by Pharmacopeia Inc.; Details on the CAChe WorkSystem announced by Fujitsu; Showcase of Web Of Science citation databases by ISI.

Focuses on the exhibition `The Genomic Revolution' at the Museum of Natural History in New York City which will run until January 1, 2002. How the exhibit explored genomics; Features of the Learning Lab, a part of the exhibit; Highlights of the exhibit.

Suggests philanthropy as a way to solve the problem regarding the law which allows the United States government to produce generic versions of HIV medications for third world nations. Conflict between pharmaceutical companies and human interest groups; Efforts made by Merck & Co. Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. to help HIV patients.

Reports on the 2000 Fall National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Washington, District of Columbia. Highlights of the event; Products showcased at the event.

Highlights the Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, known as Pittcon 2000, held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Information on business-to-business electronic commerce (E-commerce); Details on some of the presentations; E-commerce players in the scientific market.