Best science images of 2007 from NSF

National Geographic has a preview of the best science images from 2007.

Snip: "The awards are given out each year by the National Science Foundation and the journal Science for the imagery that best conveys complex scientific information and concepts. This year the winners are announced in the September 28 issue of Science."

My favorite is this still from a 3D animation that illustrates how nicotine stimulates nerve impulses to the pleasure center of the brain. Link. (thanks, Wellington Grey)