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September 30, 2004

Multidisciplinary Research Grants

Biomedical graduate program will blend biology, physical sciences, and engineering.

European Campaign Promotes Chemistry

Trade association CEFIC launches website highlighting 'elements of life'

New Route Planned To Hydrogen Peroxide

Degussa and Headwaters link up to develop direct-synthesis process.

September 29, 2004

Partnerships Prevail at Roche

Swiss drugmaker works hard at establishing alliances with biotech companies.

September 28, 2004

'Genius Grants' For 2004

Four of 23 MacArthur Fellows named this year are in chemistry-related fields.

Scientists Speak Out

Heavy hitters to inaugurate speaker tour with anti-Bush message.

Sharing Research

NIH policy requires investigators to include plan for sharing model organisms in grant proposals.

September 27, 2004

Lawsuit Challenges Editing Limitations

Aim is to lift Treasury's restrictions on materials from embargoed countries.

Materia Expands Grubbs Technology

Acquisition of Cymetech unit may expand range of applications for polydicyclopentadiene resins.

Turf Grass Tussle

Genes of Roundup Ready bent grass can travel long distances, raising environmental concerns.

Thiostrepton Synthesis

Complex bacterial antibiotic is made in the lab for the first time.

Supporting Catalysis

Ceramic material outperforms conventional catalyst supports in test reactions.

Rotterdam Convention

Treaty partners add 14 substances requiring advanced approval before shipment.

September 24, 2004

NIH Bans Outside Consulting

Agency proposes policy to manage conflict-of-interest concerns.

Science Board Nominees

President Bush names eight candidates for NSF oversight board.

Mutant Poppies

New strain produces only precursors for powerful analgesics.

Science Art

Competition honors creators of compelling scientific images.

Intellectual Property

Syngenta prevails in patent infringement suit against Chinese business group.

September 23, 2004

BASF, Bayer Boost Crop Science

German companies commit to investment in biotechnology.

Buckyballs Damage Cell Membranes

Toxicity of C₆₀ species varies dramatically with surface modification.

Working Group To Study Prion Disease

Interagency panel will coordinate federal research on abnormal prions.

September 22, 2004

Focusing On Fine Particles

EPA assembles science on particulates as prologue to possible tighter regulation.

September 21, 2004

Human Cells Make Morphine

Morphine found in human cells is of endogenous origin.

Power Outages Hit Chinese Production

Chinese firms' ability to deliver promptly and at low prices is affected by nationwide electricity shortages

September 20, 2004

PQ Puts Self Up For Sale

Family-owned firm hires investment banker to review options.

Disilyne At Last

Synthesis of a silicon-silicon triple bond is called a milestone for multiple-bond chemistry. [Sept. 20, 2004]

Atom-Based Metrology

A cobalt atom has been used as a transducer to measure properties of a copper surface.

Nisin Binding

Binding action of nisin might give drugmakers new ideas for tackling antibiotic resistance. [Sept. 20, 2004]

Sub-Angstrom Imaging

Refitted electron microscope can distinguish atom columns that are 0.6 Å apart.

September 17, 2004

Nanotech Medicine

National Cancer Institute initiative aims to harness emerging technologies to fight cancer.

Hurricane Ivan

Intense storm shuts down parts of the Gulf Coast chemical industry.

NSF Director

President Bush nominates NIST’s Arden L. Bement to be the next NSF director.

September 16, 2004

Akzo Nobel Ups Goal For China

New regional office to set stage for doubling of sales.

Goodyear Cuts Employment

Job reductions follow decision not to sell chemical business.

GAO Faults Nuclear Plant Security Plans

Watchdog agency says NRC needs to improve oversight to ensure nuclear plant safety.

September 15, 2004

Hydrocarbons Way Down Under

Study provides additional evidence of an inorganic process for oil and gas production.

IP2IPO Spins Science Into Gold

Company now works with five U.K. universities to turn science into business.

September 14, 2004

Soldiers' Future Energy Needs

National Research Council report says Army needs new power sources.

Genesis Aftermath

Solar wind samples may be recoverable from crashed spacecraft.

Mercury Concern In Great Lakes

Commission calls for U.S., Canada to cut air emissions of metal near lakes.

'Marching In' On NIH-Funded Drugs

Consumer group asks agency to use its rights under Bayh-Dole Act to ensure reasonable drug prices.

Allied Pharmaceuticals

Bayer teams with Schering-Plough to bolster U.S. drug operation.

September 13, 2004

Ammonia Ushers

The molecular architecture of channels that mediate gas transport has been revealed.

Iron Source

Staph bacterium prefers to get its iron from heme.

Look Ma, No Hands

Technique allows droplets to be levitated and manipulated in a highly controlled manner.

Data Sharing

Drug industry online clinical trials database gets a lukewarm reception.

September 10, 2004

Multiple Personalities

Depending on temperature, hybrid molecules self-assemble into various structures.

Pfizer Pays

Drugmaker agrees to pay $835 million to settle asbestos claims.

September 9, 2004

Fallen Star

Genesis space capsule containing solar wind crashes to Earth.

Hurricane Havoc

The 2004 hurricane season has affected Florida's environment and industry and some science facilities.

Gas-Sensing Nanoflowers

Flower-shaped tin dioxide nanostructures hold promise as gas sensors.

Radiological Attack Is Topic Of Academies Fact Sheet

Issued for series of workshops, fact sheet is first of several on weapons of mass destruction.

ZymoGenetics, Serono In Pact

Deal is second for ZymoGenetics with a European drug firm.

Two Firms Make Si Investments

Degussa expands silica while a Dow Corning venture buys in Japan. [Sept. 9, 2004]

September 8, 2004

Reform Thyself

Congress is set to assess how best to improve intelligence, homeland security oversight.

September 7, 2004

NIH Unveils Draft Plan

Access strategy closely resembles one suggested by Congress.

ß-Amino Acids From Bare Enamines

Enantioselective hydrogenation of unprotected enamines is possible, Merck chemists find.

September 6, 2004

Tiny Gyros

Molecular rotor systems resemble gyroscopes.

Tackling TB

Novel enzyme inhibitors offer hope for new tuberculosis drugs.

Open Access

Stakeholders weigh in on NIH plans for increased access to government-funded research.

Trade Tariffs

World Trade Organization authorizes retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports.

September 3, 2004

Propylene Oxide

Dow and BASF are building a plant that uses hydrogen peroxide-based oxidation.

GOP Platform

Republicans place emphasis on security, energy independence.

Reorganized Research

Akzo and UCB Pharma rejigger R&D operations to boost pharmaceuticals.

September 2, 2004

Sasol Explosion Kills Six People

About 20 injured; five remain in intensive care.

Astronomer Fred Whipple Dies At 97

Dirty snowball theory proposed in 1950 shaped modern understanding of comet science.

Sinopec Profits Surge In China

Petrochemical results strengthen in first two quarters of this year.

Bayer, Celanese Differ On Second Quarter

Profit up for Bayer, down for Celanese.

New NSF Program Targets Broad Issues

First three Chemical Bonding Centers get the green light.

September 1, 2004

New Planets Resemble Neptune

Findings hailed as major step in hunt for Earth-sized planets.

Detecting Explosives

U.S. employs several methods to detect explosive RDX found in Russian plane crashes.

Reaching Tomorrow's Chemists

Focus groups with 10- to 14-year-olds shed light on their attitudes about chemists and chemistry.