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November 6, 2009

Chemistry Behind The Wall

Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, chemists who lived in former East Germany reflect on science then and now.

Environmental Scrutiny

EPA will assess impacts of black carbon and drilling chemicals for hydraulic fracturing.

Pharma Strategy

Novartis makes major R&D and vaccines investments in China.

OSHA Hits BP With Record Fine

$87 million penalty for violations, failure to comply with 2005 settlement.

November 5, 2009

An Enzyme Reveals An Unexpected Inclusiveness

Bacterial enzyme's active site welcomes both enantiomers of a chiral molecule at the same time.

November 4, 2009

Old Drugs, New Tricks

Ligand-based approach finds new targets of known drugs.

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November 2, 2009

Late Is Good In Contract Pharma (Member Content)

(November 2, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 44 | pp. 16-19)

With loss of early-stage drug-manufacturing business, CPhI exhibitors vie for late-stage opportunities.

Hikal Branches Out

(November 2, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 44 | Web Exclusive)

Indian fine chemicals manufacturer sets up contract research arm.

Cellulosic Test Bed (Member Content)

(November 2, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 44 | pp. 20-21)

Coskata tries out waste-to-ethanol engineering at new plant.

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(November 2, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 44 | pp. 14-15)

October 26, 2009

Building Green (Member Content)

(October 26, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 43 | pp. 18-19)

The polyurethanes industry sees opportunity in energy conservation and greenhouse gas reduction.

Missing The Target (Member Content)

(October 26, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 43 | p. 20)

Some researchers call for moving beyond targeted therapies when tackling cancer.

Business Concentrates (Member Content)

(October 26, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 43 | pp. 16-17)

November 2, 2009

Energy's Hidden Cost (Member Content)

(November 2, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 44 | pp. 24-25)

Market price does not reflect major health damage from production and use of coal, oil.

Government & Policy Concentrates (Member Content)

(November 2, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 44 | p. 22)

October 26, 2009

New Era For Agricultural Science (Member Content)

(October 26, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 43 | pp. 22-23)

More resources, overhauled extramural research program reinvigorate science at USDA.

Government & Policy Concentrates (Member Content)

(October 26, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 43 | p. 21)

October 19, 2009

Chemical Rules Face Change (Member Content)

(October 19, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 42 | pp. 28-29)

EPA administrator announces new priorities for agency's chemical policies.

In For The Long Haul On Climate Change (Member Content)

(October 19, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 42 | pp. 30-32)

Battles heat up as EPA, Congress debate how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

November 6, 2009

Chemistry Behind The Wall

Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, chemists who lived in former East Germany reflect on science then and now.

November 2, 2009

Promoter Quadruplexes

(November 2, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 44 | pp. 28-30)

Folded DNA structures in gene-activation sites may be useful cancer drug targets.

The Dawn Of Academic Chemistry

(November 2, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 44 | pp. 32-34)

Philipps University, in Marburg, Germany, celebrates the 400th anniversary of the earliest chemistry professorship.

Science & Technology Concentrates (Member Content)

(November 2, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 44 | pp. 26-27)

October 26, 2009

Academic R&D Spending Trends (Member Content)

(October 26, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 43 | pp. 26-30)

Outlays rose 2.4% for chemistry and grew 3.5% for science and engineering as a whole in 2007.

What's That Stuff? Silly String

(October 26, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 43 | p. 31)

It's a party for polymer chemistry, all in a can.

Science & Technology Concentrates (Member Content)

(October 26, 2009 | Vol. 87 Issue 43 | pp. 24-25)

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It's Elemental: The Periodic Table

NCW kicks off this week with the theme "Chemistry—It's Elemental!".

Nobel Prize In Chemistry

Awards: Structural biologists who revealed ribosome's structure and function get the nod.

Science From Art

Chemists tap museum collections as a rich source of novel research questions, collaborations.

Sneaky Solar

Solar energy developers seek to move beyond clunky rooftop panels.

You Smell

All of us have our very own odorprint, and scientists are hot on its trail.

Federal Complaint Targets DuPont Researcher

Intellectual Property: Hong Meng is hit with second suit charging he stole trade secrets.

Nobel Prize In Physics

Awards: Revolutionary optical technologies take this year's honor.

Shipping Drug R&D Abroad

Rise of foreign drug discovery services providers coincides with restructuring of R&D at major pharmaceutical firms.

Nanosilver In The Wash

Environmental Chemistry: Fate of fabric-embedded particles depends on conditions, products.

Integrating Wyeth

Pfizer's acquisition is complete; now, the job cutting begins.

Materials For Adventure

New fibers and membranes make outdoor gear lighter and more comfortable.

Nobel Prize In Chemistry

Awards: Structural biologists who revealed ribosome's structure and function get the nod.

Shipping Drug R&D Abroad

Rise of foreign drug discovery services providers coincides with restructuring of R&D at major pharmaceutical firms.

Science From Art

Chemists tap museum collections as a rich source of novel research questions, collaborations.

You Smell

All of us have our very own odorprint, and scientists are hot on its trail.

Chemicals Leach From Packaging

Food and drugs just can't leave their wrappings behind.

Inhaled Nanotubes Reach Lung Lining In Mice

Nanotoxicology: Carbon structures cause unique physiological effects, study shows.

Hard Water (Member Content)

Water treatment start-ups are awash in innovation but face a risk-averse industry.

Seeing Molecules With A New Light

Microscopy: Technique relies solely on light that nonfluorescent compounds absorb.

Chemical Rules Face Change (Member Content)

EPA administrator announces new priorities for agency's chemical policies.

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