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What are some of the multiplanet solar systems outside of our own? Who discovered them? What is happening with MTBE and our water sources? Answers to these and hundreds of other questions can be found in the "Science and Technology Almanac 2000". This one-stop reference includes comprehensive and worldwide coverage of almost every aspect of science and technology. Updated annually, the Almanac should be a useful reference tool for students, faculty, science writers, journalists and anyone else interested in finding science and technology information quickly and easily. The work combines the features of a science encyclopaedia, news yearbook and statistical handbook together in a single volume. Useful features include: major news stories for the year; statistical snapshots of all countries of the world, including information on health, technology and the environment; and ethical, legal and economic issues.