''''The Best American Science Writing'' series has been hailed as, contemporary science's best answers to ...eternal riddles''. (''Fortune''); ''praised for its breadth - It is rare to be offered such a diverse collection of science writing, (''Nature''); and appreciated for its intelligence and insight - The entire spectrum of science is covered with literary acumen here''. (''Booklist''). Provocative and engaging, this latest entry in the series covers the full spectrum of scientific inquiry - from biochemistry, physics, and astronomy, to genetics, evolutionary theory, and cognition. Edited by ''The New York Times'' bestselling author and award-winning science writer Rebecca Skloot and her father, award-winning writer and poet Floyd Skloot, ''The Best American Science Writing 2011'' features articles from a wide variety of publications, providing a comprehensive overview of the year's most compelling, relevant, and exciting scientific developments.