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October 26, 2009 Cover
Volume 87, Issue 43
Volume 87, Issue 43
DATA-DRIVEN STRATEGIES
Decades of big investment in information technology are paying off in the chemical industry’s response to the recession
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October 26, 2009 Issue
Volume 87, Issue 43
October 26, 2009 Issue, Vol. 87 | Iss. 43
Decades of big investment in information technology are paying off in the chemical industry’s response to the recession
(pp. 10-15)
Features
Government & Policy
More resources, overhauled extramural research program reinvigorate science at USDA (pp. 22-23)
Science & Technology
Outlays rose 2.4% for chemistry and grew 3.5% for science and engineering as a whole in 2007 (pp. 26-30)
News of the Week
Seeing Molecules With A New Light
Microscopy: Technique relies solely on light that nonfluorescent compounds absorb
(p.5)Cross-Coupling Made Easier
Green Chemistry: Organozinc reagents made on the fly in water simplify alkylations
(p.6)Fossil-Fuel Costs
NRC Study: Billions of dollars in health-related damages are not included in the price of energy
(p.6)Screening Endocrine Disrupters
EPA’s program will launch this month; key documents detail schedule, assays to be used
(p.7)Harnessing The Sun
Solar Power: Energy Department event showcases the possibilities of advanced solar power technology
(p.8)Pollutants Boost Lead Paint Hazard
Environmental Chemistry: Auto emissions could contribute to lead exposure from household paint
(p.8)Departments
Business
The polyurethanes industry sees opportunity in energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction
(pp. 18-19)
Some researchers call for moving beyond targeted therapies when tackling cancer
(p.20)
Decades of big investment in information technology are paying off in the chemical industry’s response to the recession
(pp. 10-15)Concentrates
(pp. 16-17)
(pp. 16-17)- Companies Step In After DuPont Shutdown
- Terra Aids Agrium In Bid For Rival CF
- Nova Names CEO
- Dow And Fuji Xerox Donate Eco-Patents
- Bankrupt Dystar Restarts Facility
- Celanese Creates Growth Office
- Air Products Sells Polyurethanes Unit
- Merck In Pact For Solar Electrolytes
- BASF And Kia Link For Auto Refinish
- Bridgestone Boosts Adhesives For Solar
- BASF Adds Production Of Phenylephrine
- Daiichi In Antibody Deal With Morphosys
- Lonza Drops Its Bid For Patheon
- Oxigene To Acquire Vaxgen In Stock Swap
- Business Roundup
Government & Policy
More resources, overhauled extramural research program reinvigorate science at USDA
(pp. 22-23)
Science & Technology
Outlays rose 2.4% for chemistry and grew 3.5% for science and engineering as a whole in 2007
(pp. 26-30)Concentrates(pp. 24-25)
(pp. 24-25)- Fluorescence Exposes Steel Corrosion
- Argon And Neon Form Novel Silicon Compounds
- Millions Of Zeolite Compounds Computed
- Lovastin-Producing Enzyme Moved To Yeast
- Key Metal-Methane Complex Observed
- Mimicking Multiple Organs On A Chip
- Nano Bowties Pump Up Fluorescence
- Illuminating Anesthetic Targets
- All Concentrates