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October 18, 2010 Cover
Volume 88, Issue 42
COVER: Univation Technologies
Volume 88, Issue 42
METALLOCENE CATALYSTS
The advanced polymer catalysts got off to a slower than expected start, but momentum in the marketplace is now steady
COVER: Univation Technologies
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October 18, 2010 Issue
Volume 88, Issue 42
October 18, 2010 Issue, Vol. 88 | Iss. 42
The advanced polymer catalysts got off to a slower than expected start, but momentum in the marketplace is now steady
(pp. 10-16)
Features
Science & Technology
Through equipment donations, Seeding Labs helps cultivate relationships between scientists in the U.S. and the developing world (pp. 28-30)
Career & Employment
At the top companies to work for, family-like relationships are strengthened by mutual respect and clear communication (pp. 39-41)
News of the Week
Anton Supercomputer Proves Its Mettle
Protein Dynamics: Machine simulates millisecond-scale protein motions, but some note system has limitations
(p.5)Vaccine Liability
Lawsuits: Supreme Court will decide whether law protects drugmakers from claims over injuries
(p.6)Cystine Imposters Curb Crystallization
Crystal Engineering: Molecular mimics suggest therapeutic strategy for rare kidney disease
(p.7)LyondellBasell To Be Public Again
Petrochemicals: Stock exchange listing will be a milestone following the company's recent troubles
(p.7)Coupling Hydrazine
Organic Synthesis: Palladium-catalyzed reaction offers new route to heterocycles
(p.8)Pfizer To Buy King Pharma
Pharmaceuticals: Pain drug maker is one more purchase before loss of Lipitor patent
(p.8)Departments
Business
The advanced polymer catalysts got off to a slower than expected start, but momentum in the marketplace is now steady
(pp. 10-16)Concentrates
(pp. 18-19)
(pp. 18-19)- Exelixis, BMS Add To Pact
- Venezuela Seizes Chemical Companies
- Sumitomo Boosts PMMA For Displays
- Solutia, 3M Invest In Solar Materials
- Huntsman Spends On Swiss R&D
- Chevron Phillips To Build In Texas
- Two Pacts Target Modified Antibodies
- Burns Is 2011 Palladium Medalist
- UCB And Synosia Plan Parkinson’s Drug Pact
- Novartis To Speed Vaccine Creation
- Sanofi-Aventis Cuts U.S. Sales Staff
- NCI Picks Galapagos For Compound Storage
- U Of Nottingham, GSK Form Chemistry Pact
- Business Roundup
- All Concentrates
ACS News
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Advocates, opponents turn to state cap-and-trade programs as climate-change bill falters in Congress
(pp. 23-25)Books
A study of gender issues in academe shows improvement but with critical caveats
(pp. 32-33)
Science & Technology
Through equipment donations, Seeding Labs helps cultivate relationships between scientists in the U.S. and the developing world
(pp. 28-30)
Deepwater Horizon spill shows how the internet accelerates reporting of the science of disasters
(p.31)Concentrates(pp. 26-27)
(pp. 26-27)- Smoking Fingerprint
- Carbon Dioxide As Earth’s Temperature ‘Control Knob’
- Ring Size Adjusts Carbene Reactivity
- Organic Aerosols Form Solid Particles
- Side Chains Insulate Polythiophene Wires
- DNA-Based Matrix Tunes Cell Properties
- Hyperhalogens Amp Up Electronegativity
- ‘Chiral Fluoride’ Separates Alcohols
- All Concentrates
Career & Employment
At the top companies to work for, family-like relationships are strengthened by mutual respect and clear communication
(pp. 39-41)