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May 23, 2011 Cover
Volume 89, Issue 21
COVER: Associated press
Volume 89, Issue 21
RECOVERY IN JAPAN
Two months after a devastating earthquake and tsunami, Japan’s chemical enterprise is on a determined path to recovery
COVER: Associated press
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May 23, 2011 Issue
Volume 89, Issue 21
May 23, 2011 Issue, Vol. 89 | Iss. 21
Two months after a devastating earthquake and tsunami, Japan’s chemical enterprise is on a determined path to recovery
Features
Science & Technology
Researchers probe the mechanics of tumor cells with atomic force microscopy and explore the technique as a diagnostic tool (pp. 34-36)
Career & Employment
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender chemists encounter workplace struggles even as employers strive to be more inclusive (pp. 41-44)
Cover Story: Japan Rebuilds
Recovering Research
Japanese universities, scientific facilities damaged in quake face up to a year to rebuild
(pp. 14-16)Japan’s Chemical Industry Rebounds
Companies are rapidly rehabilitating their facilities but will face power shortages in coming months
(pp. 17-18)U.S. Boosts Scrutiny Of Nuclear Reactors
Officials say lessons learned from Japan will make nuclear power safer in future
(pp. 19-20)News of the Week
Fire Retardants In Baby Products May Pose Health Risks
Toxic Substances: Infants may be exposed to high levels of a toxic fire retardant
(p.7)Graphene Via Electrochemistry
Materials: Process that damages batteries yields desirable form of carbon
(p.8)Japan To Develop Renewable Energy
Nuclear Crisis: Nation will scrap plan to obtain half of its electricity from atomic power
(p.8)Petronas, Sabic Have Big Plans
Emerging Markets: Malaysian refiner, Saudi petrochemical giant eye projects in Asia, Middle East
(p.9)A New Detector For Endotoxin
Sensors: At low levels, bacterial lipid causes visible reordering of liquid crystals
(p.10)Takeda To Buy Switzerland’s Nycomed
Pharmaceuticals: Purchase will take Japanese firm further outside its home market
(p.11)Thermo Fisher Bets On Phadia
Diagnostics: Deal gives instrument firm a stake in allergy and autoimmunity testing
(p.11)Departments
Business
Dow Chemical is investing heavily in petrochemicals to shore up its specialty chemical units
(p.26)
Companies are rapidly rehabilitating their facilities but will face power shortages in coming months
(pp. 17-18)
Two months after a devastating earthquake and tsunami, Japan’s chemical enterprise is on a determined path to recovery
(p.13)
New investments, alliances are signs of life for biobased chemicals
(pp. 24-25)Concentrates
(pp. 22-23)
(pp. 22-23)- DuPont And Thermo Complete Acquisitions
- Sunoco Phenol Plant Going To Honeywell
- IBM And ETH Open Nanotech R&D Center
- Banks To Receive SCI’s Perkin Medal
- Kaneka Launches Biobased Polyester
- Orascom Buys U.S. Chemical Facility
- Lonza Will Expand Viral Vaccines Unit
- ZeaChem Signs Deal For Poplar Feedstock
- Teva Acquires Generics Maker Taiyo
- Amylin Sues Lilly Over Drug Alliance
- Merck, Roche Team Up For Hepatitis Drug
- Harvard Spin-Off SciFluor Is Launched
- Shire To Buy Maker Of Synthetic Skin
- Business Roundup
Government & Policy
Officials say lessons learned from Japan will make nuclear power safer in future
(pp. 19-20)
Changing demographics, global competition compel a paradigm shift
(pp. 30-31)Education
Japanese universities, scientific facilities damaged in quake face up to a year to rebuild
(pp. 14-16)
Science & Technology
Researchers probe the mechanics of tumor cells with atomic force microscopy and explore the technique as a diagnostic tool
(pp. 34-36)
Scientist-storyteller draws career and outreach lessons from Marie Curie’s life, and her own
(p.37)Career & Employment
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender chemists encounter workplace struggles even as employers strive to be more inclusive
(pp. 41-44)