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February 9, 2015 Issue

Volume 93, Issue 6
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February 9, 2015 Issue, Vol. 93 | Iss. 6

Calling On Plants To Fulfill Protein’s Promise

As foodmakers add protein to more of the things we eat, could a switch to plant-based proteins help our health and the planet?
By Melody M. Bomgardner
(pp. 8-13)
Features
Business

BASF Kicks Off Brainstorming Tour

Chemical giant celebrates its 150th anniversary with events aimed at developing solutions to global 
challenges (pp. 16-18)
Science & Technology

Periodic Graphics: Aphrodisiacs

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning examines the scientific evidence behind the titillating claims (p.29)
Back Issues
 

News of the Week

Two-Dimensional Silicon Makes Its Device Debut

Materials: Silicene monolayers could help pave the way to faster, smaller electronics
(p.3)

European Union Seeks Tighter Pesticide Controls

Crop Protection: Regulators seek to restrict 20% of substances
(p.4)

Keystone Pipeline Bill Passes Senate With Energy Efficiency Measures

After House and Senate work out their differences, measure could face President’s veto
(p.4)

Chemistry-Based Biotech Start-Ups Secure Funding

Pharmaceuticals: Revolution, WaVe, and LTI score sizable financing rounds
(p.5)

Pfizer To Acquire Generics Maker Hospira

Pharmaceuticals: $17 billion deal presages a possible break-up of the drug company
(p.5)

Carl Djerassi: Chemist, Writer

Obituary: Pioneer of the birth control pill leaves behind scientific and artistic legacy
(p.6)

Scientists Watch Neural Connections Strengthen In Live Mice

Neuroscience: New method visualizes the biochemical changes that happen at synapses during learning and memory
(p.6)

Scientists Observe Elusive Radical Involved In Combustion And Aerosol Chemistry

Oxidation: Measurements of hydroperoxyalkyl radical may improve engines, atmospheric models
(p.7)

Yucca Mountain Remains Stalled

Nuclear waste: Site safety confirmed, but construction not recommended
(p.7)
 

Departments

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Business

Victims Of A Trade War

A tariff dispute with China harms the U.S. chemical industry and the growth of solar energy
(p.19)

BASF Kicks Off Brainstorming Tour

Chemical giant celebrates its 150th anniversary with events aimed at developing solutions to global 
challenges
(pp. 16-18)

Calling On Plants To Fulfill Protein’s Promise

As foodmakers add protein to more of the things we eat, could a switch to plant-based proteins help our health and the planet?
(pp. 8-13)

ACS News

ACS Program-in-a-Box Pilots Industry Events

(p.30)

Entrepreneurial Showcase Seeks Start-Ups To Pitch To Investors

(p.30)

ACS Meets With Human Rights Advocates

(p.30)

ACS Welcomes New Officers

(p.30)
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Government & Policy

Septic System Forensics

Telltale signs of drug and fragrance use seen in water
(p.23)

Benefits For Both Health And Climate Shape Debate Over Cuts In Methane Emissions

White House climate plan highlights methane reductions in oil and natural gas sector
(pp. 21-22)
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Science & Technology

Cellulose, Kevlar, And Silk Fibers Get A Boost In Performance

Chemical modifications endow textiles with novel combinations of useful properties
(pp. 27-28)

Periodic Graphics: Aphrodisiacs

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning examines the scientific evidence behind the titillating claims
(p.29)

Newscripts

Satellites For Supper, Poster Couture

(p.40)

Editor's Page

In The Big Easy

(p.2)