Around the world, nations are plowing big money into science parks to attract the sharpest minds. On-site housing and good restaurants help

• Research Parks for the Knowledge Economy

  Nations are constructing lavish science parks, often with big-city amenities, to gain a competitive edge in the global economy

• Slide Show: Science Parks: Where the Future Is Being Created

  Around the world, spanking new complexes are rising, and they're expanding the frontiers in fields from microelectronics to information technology. BusinessWeek's Pete Engardio leads a virtual guided tour

• Singapore's One North

  Singapore is building a $7 billion, 500-acre research district called One North, where research in biotech and more will be conducted in the newly liberalized city

• Science Parks Vs. Boutique Labs

  Innovation watchers say today's hottest startup incubators are small, nimble outfits that collaborate and leverage their strengths via the Web. Outfits like Kibu in downtown Budapest

• A Mexican Technology Park in Monterrey

  In a bid to move Mexico's industry from manufacturing to "mindfacturing," the new research facility has attracted global corporations such as PepsiCo and Motorola

• Research Triangle: A Model for Other Parks

  Although many young workers prefer urban environments, the amenities at Raleigh-Durham's famous center keep attracting bright minds

• Barcelona's Big Bet On Innovation

  The 22@Barcelona reurbanization project in the city's Poblenou district has attracted 1,440 companies in "knowledge industries" such as design and IT

• An Innovation Hub in Northern England?

  Sheffield, a former steel city, repositions itself just as businesses are looking for alternatives to Europe's pricier big cities

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