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February 24, 2003

PRICE FIXING

Investigators in four countries probe collusion in plastics additives.

MICROFLUIDICS

Researchers design novel flow system for time-dependent chemistry studies.

NANOTECHNOLOGY

Consortium is formed to help researchers create new products.

DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY

Technique generates high-resolution organic light-emitting diode devices.

RACE CONSCIOUS

Institutions defend affirmative action at the University of Michigan.

U.K. BIOTECH DEAL

Competition for Oxford Glycosciences heats up.

HELPING HAND

Chemists report first example of product-assisted enzymatic catalysis

ENGINEERING HONORS

National Academy of Engineering elects new members.

February 17, 2003

SCREENING SCIENCE

Journal editors agree to consider security issues in reviewing manuscripts.

IRON INTERMEDIATES

Researchers isolate key players in biological oxidation of O₂.

BIOTECH BUY

Johnson & Johnson to acquire biotech player Scios.

ROCHE REFOCUSES

Firm sheds vitamins and fine chemicals, acquires insulin pump manufacturer.

SHUTTLE ACCIDENT

Congressional hearing focuses on investigation, space policy issues.

GREENHOUSE GASES

Energy Department announces voluntary program to reduce emissions.

NANOSCALE FLASKS

Supramolecular assemblies have structural memory.

CONDUCTING POLYMERS

New procedure boosts plastics' electronic abilities.

DOW CHEMICAL BOARD

Keith McKennon replaces Michael Parker as director.

February 10, 2003

SHUTTLE DISASTER

Foam insulation is no longer lead suspect as culprit in Columbia crash.

POLICY QUESTIONS ABOUND

Loss of Columbia raises important questions about U.S. space programs.

HAZARDOUS DEBRIS

Some materials from Columbia may present hazards.

2004 R&D BUDGET

Increases are proposed for some agencies, but NIH's glory days may be over.

EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS

Government survey documents levels of environmental chemicals in blood, urine.

PROTEIN CONJUGATE

SEP drug is made by total chemical synthesis.

LIGHT COLLECTORS

Team develops novel design for photovoltaic cells.

C&EN LAUNCHES JOBS WEBSITE

Cen-chemjobs.org will aid chemists' job searches.

February 3, 2003

TUBE PASTE

Scientists at Rice functionalize carbon nanotubes without solvents.

DOW CORNING INVESTMENTS

Firm's buying spree is aimed at moving into growth markets.

STOPPING RADICALS

Complex II enzyme crystal structure reveals efficient mechanism of electron transfer.

WEAPONS IN IRAQ

UN weapons inspectors report that Iraq has not answered questions adequately.

NOBEL DECLARATION

Forty-one laureates oppose unilateral U.S. action in Iraq.

FOURTH-QUARTER EARNINGS

Industry shows some improvement but remains cautious.

FIGHTING AIDS

Pharmacia plans to license Rescriptor for generics marketing in poor nations.

FEDERAL R&D SPENDING

Final outcomes for fiscal 2003 remain uncertain.

SHARK PATROL

Gel-filled organ in fish's snout has semiconductor properties.