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October 8, 2018 Cover

Volume 96, Issue 40

Scientists and engineers are testing nanomaterials that can track oil stuck below ground and improve yields from wells

Cover image:A drop of petroleum oil inside of a cage-like nanomaterial structure.

Credit: Will Ludwig/C&EN

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Volume 96 | Issue 40

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Brian J. Feldman, endocrinologist, Stanford University

Scientists and engineers are testing nanomaterials that can track oil stuck below ground and improve yields from wells

Understanding the slew of compounds produced by fat might one day lead to therapeutics for obesity-related conditions

A trend in large-scale data storage rigs cloud computing with advanced analytic software

Polymers

The chemical industry is bracing for a nylon 6,6 shortage

Misfortune has befallen polymer manufacturers; now users must weigh their options
Regulation

Protection of confidential data is essential, groups tell U.S. EPA

Agency needs to change its proposal for relying solely on publicly available information, commenters say
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