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- Business
September 1, 2008
Rewiring Research At Pfizer
Top executives are charged with streamlining an R&D behemoth as they build a biopharma juggernaut
VCI Is On A Roll
Germany's chemical industry association revels in the good times and is working to keep them going
Chinese Firm Resets Course
Transformed by new managers, fine chemicals producer New Chemphy attracts big-name customers
As Baby Boomers Retire
The government has issued clear warnings about what might lie ahead, and the chemical industry is taking steps to respond
Business Concentrates
August 25, 2008
Catalyzing Biodiesel
Chemical firms see a strong business selling sodium methylate to the biodiesel industry
Merger Activity Keeping Up In '08
Billion-dollar chemical acquisitions continue, but the number of deals is down
Business Concentrates
- Government
September 1, 2008
Freeing Basic Research
Department of Defense memo may reverse the recent rise in government restrictions on some university research
Bringing Life To Deadly Accidents
Chemical safety board finds a powerful, popular tool in animated videos of chemical plant accidents
Government & Policy Concentrates
August 25, 2008
Chemical Vessels Under Siege
Attacks on ships increase, raising concerns of chemical terrorism
C&EN Talks With Carol Henry
Former executive pushes for collaboration and standard scientific practices to improve credibility of industry-funded research [With Audio]
Government & Policy Concentrates
August 18, 2008
Battle Over Hazmat Liability
Proposal would shift bulk of risk to manufacturers of toxic chemicals
Government & Policy Concentrates
- Science and Technology
September 1, 2008
A Science Sampler From Philly
ACS Meeting News: Highlights include algae biofuel factories, hunting neutrinos, and more
Sleuthing Out Contamination
ACS Meeting News: Analytical chemists piece together the origin and fate of environmental contaminants
Palladium's Hidden Talent
Structures support previously suspected pathway for making carbon-fluorine bonds
Geotraces Gets Going
Largest ever ocean chemistry study will span about 20 years
Tracking Ocean Iron
Hydrothermal vents could be a significant source of dissolved iron in the South Pacific
Science & Technology Concentrates
August 25, 2008
Finding Weapons
Forensic Science Center scientists tackle a number of chemical challenges
FSC Provided Vital Link To Serial Killer
One investigation FSC worked on was the case of Los Angeles-area serial killer Efren Saldivar, a respiratory therapist known as the "Angel of Death."
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September 5, 2008
Huntsman Pushes For Hexion Deal
Company lines up $500 million in cash, but Hexion scoffs.
California Chemical Legislation
State's new laws on chemicals could presage federal action.
U.S. Investigates Bayer Plant Blast
Federal officials look for cause of fatal explosion.
September 4, 2008
Gustav Pummels LSU
Hurricane shuts down power, downs trees on campus.
Fungus Degrades Lignin In Bug Guts
Harnessing enzymes could lead to improved conversion of biomass into fuels.
September 3, 2008
Bisphenol A Assessment Released
Debate over the safety of low-level exposure to the plastics chemical continues.
Japan's Shionogi Will Acquire Sciele
Deal continues trend of overseas deals by Japanese firms.
Carolyn Merritt Dies
Former chair of chemical safety board succumbs to cancer.
September 2, 2008
Chemical Makers Team Up With IBM
European industry teams with computer firm, launches service to tackle REACH.
September 1, 2008
Two-Faced Flowers
Tobacco plants add nicotine to their nectar to improve cross-pollination.
Breaking C–F Bonds
Reaction could lead to ways to dispose of or recycle fluorocarbons.
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