UK science parks May 1 2002 For years, British scientists, academics and entrepreneurs have looked across to the US with envy at its fabulous array of science parks, incubators, technology clusters and start-up billionaires. The idea of nurturing good ideas in specialist centres began in the US in the 1950s. Britain caught on two decades later with its first science parks opening in the early 1970s. A new wave came soon after in response to the collapse of industrial sectors including steel and coal. Regeneration - Centres take their place in regeneration - Where pipe dreams triumph - Delays inhibit development Bio-science - Incubators help Britain keep ahead - Serendipity set to transform Lothians' status Finance - Tech stock meltdown test for investment - Culture of enterprise takes hold Related surveys - Investing in office parks 2000 - Office parks 1999 - UK science parks 1999