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April 16, 2007 Issue

Volume 85, Issue 16
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April 16, 2007 Issue, Vol. 85 | Iss. 16

Separations Science

Molecular-beam methods and novel electrodes simplify analysis of mixtures
By Mitch Jacoby
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Features
Business

Pharmaceutical Diaspora

Highly experienced Bayer chemists encounter challenging job market (pp. 27-30)
Education

Science Of Homeschooling

As homeschooling catches on, demand grows for a broader spectrum of chemistry curricula (pp. 49-51)
Back Issues
 

News of the Week

Dow Denies Takeover Rumor, Fires Two Execs

Dow deals with upheavals around takeover talk
(p.11)

Senate Clears Stem Cell Bill

Congress moves to expand embryonic stem cell policy
(p.11)

Crystals' Shape Shifts In A Flash

Light induces crystals to bend without breaking
(p.12)

Splenda Versus Equal

Manufacturers of sweeteners duke it out in court over "made from sugar" claim
(p.12)

Moldable Metals

Sticky nanoparticles assemble into metal with plastic properties
(p.13)
 

Departments

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Business

Start-Up Companies Rise From The Ashes Of Corporate Cutbacks

(p.29)

Pharmaceutical Diaspora

Highly experienced Bayer chemists encounter challenging job market
(pp. 27-30)

Chemical Stocks Do Well Overall

Meanwhile, Shares of drug firms rose modestly in the first quarter, and biotech companies fell slightly
(pp. 31-32)

ACS News

Community Activities

Committee gears up for 20th anniversary of National Chemistry Week
(p.53)

Scenes from the ACS National Meeting in Chicago

(pp. 54-55)

81st Colloid & Surface Science Symposium

(pp. 61-66)

Obituaries

(pp. 58-60)
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Government & Policy

Understanding Nanotechnology

For effective rules and regulations to be set, science must play a key role
(pp. 35-37)

Bisphenol A On Trial

Only an unbiased panel with appropriate expertise can resolve apparently conflicting results of health studies
(p.38)

Education

Science Of Homeschooling

As homeschooling catches on, demand grows for a broader spectrum of chemistry curricula
(pp. 49-51)

Leaving The Nest

Former homeschool students reflect on their educational experiences
(pp. 50-51)

International Relations

Pointers help international faculty bridge cultural divide separating them and American students
(p.52)

Help For Homeschoolers

Opportunities abound for learning science outside the home
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Science & Technology

Separations Science

Molecular-beam methods and novel electrodes simplify analysis of mixtures
(p.17)

Drugs from Academia

Some drug discovery efforts are anything but 'academic'
(pp. 42-47)

New Products

New And Notable In The Chemical Industry
(p.48)

Newscripts

Newscripts

(p.72)

Editor's Page

Turning Point

(p.3)

Letters