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December 23, 2002

DOW OUSTS ITS CEO

After only two years at the helm, Michael Parker is abruptly replaced by his predecessor.

ANOTHER DEPARTURE

Monsanto CEO is also out.

VISA DELAYS BLASTED

National Academies' presidents say research collaborations and conferences are hampered.

SOLAR CELL

Ionic liquid and stable polymer combine to form efficient energy converter.

NMR ADVANCE

Multidimensional spectra are obtained in seconds rather than hours or days.

RULING FOR DOW CORNING

Judge says silicone breast implant recipients can't get damages from parent companies.

MINIMALIST RIBOZYME

Two-nucleotide RNA functions as a catalyst, but slowly.

INSIGHT INTO CATALYSIS

Structure-selectivity relations in homogeneous palladium catalysts are uncovered.

TRADE ADVISER NAMED

Environmental groups challenge Administration's choice for chemicals panel.

BIOTECH SECTOR

Analyst sees industry heading into new year with renewed strength.

December 16, 2002

EMISSIONS TRADING

EU sets first international system for swapping of greenhouse gas allowances.

WEBSITE PARODIED

Internet mischief directed at Dow Chemical backfires.

COURT SAYS NO TO GAO

Congressional agency has no standing to sue vice president for information.

AKZO BOOSTS DRUG CAPACITY

Deal for GlaxoSmithKline facility will expand production of active pharmaceuticals.

MESOSCALE SELF-ASSEMBLY

Plastic pieces form distinct patterns in response to environment changes.

SUPERHEAVY CHEMISTRY

Relativistic calculations accurately predict properties of transactinide molecules.

BILLIONS FOR A CLEANER NATION

Chemical industry spent $4.2 billion on abatement and prevention in 1999.

ACS BOARD MEETS

Approves 2003 budget, sets two new landmarks.

BIOPHARMING

ProdiGene will pay government more than $2.7 million for biocorn contamination.

December 9, 2002

POWERFUL ELECTRON DONOR

Ditungsten paddlewheel complex is easier to oxidize than cesium.

MOUSE AND RAT GENOMES

DNA sequences of scientists' favorite rodents will illuminate human disease.

SNPE RESTRUCTURING

Texas phosgene facility to be closed by the end of 2002.

SOLUTIA SELLING BIG UNIT TO UCB

Resins, adhesives, and additives are moving to Belgian firm.

ASBESTOS CLAIMS

Two owners of former W.R. Grace businesses are caught up in settlements.

BILIRUBIN'S ROLE

Heme degradation product acts in redox cycle that protects cells against oxidative attack.

AG BIOTECH

European council adopts strict labeling law for genetically modified food and feed.

SONOCHEMISTRY

Ultrasound drives polymerizations in high-pressure liquid CO₂.

WATER POLLUTION

EPA may revise industry-specific regulations controlling discharges.

December 2, 2002

CLEAN AIR RULE EASED

EPA says new air permits are no longer needed for every plant alteration.

PENSION WORRIES

Weak economy drains retirement funds; firms will have to pay to bolster plans.

IONIC LIQUIDS

Room-temperature solvent is used to synthesize coordination polymer.

PLETHORA OF DIAMONDOIDS

Nanoscale molecules isolated from petroleum have a variety of well-defined structures.

RELOCATING OPERATIONS

Jobs are lost as chemical companies shut down units in favor of other locations.

BIOMOLECULES

Highly stable DNA-modified thin films of nanocrystalline diamond make good biosensors.

CALL FOR TARIFF ERADICATION

Fees on imports of highly traded goods would be gone by 2010 under U.S. plan.

INDUSTRY FORECAST

With increased emphasis on alliances, U.S. R&D spending will rise less than 5%.