NEWS OF THE WEEK
			HYDROGEN STORAGE Open-cage fullerene derivative accepts H2 molecule in 100% yield.
			HYDROGEN'S IMPACT A hydrogen economy would not be without adverse environmental consequences.
			SOLUTIA SUES OVER CLEANUP Firm claims 19 metal fabricators contributed to Anniston, Ala., PCB pollution.
			BIOTECH SETBACKS Several collaborations have collapsed because drug candidates have failed to perform.
			INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION Russia fills a void left by grounded shuttles, but may need financial assistance.
			REACTIVE CHEMICALS Tougher OSHA rules to protect employees are debated.
			CARBOHYDRATE ANALYSIS Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry distinguishes complex sugar isomers.
			CHINA TARGETS IMPORTS Antidumping investigations lead to increased duties on chemicals.
			NANOTUBE FIBERS Spinning method produces meter-long nanotube composite fibers.
			ENERGY NEEDS Nobel Laureate Richard Smalley says nanotechnology will enable new sources of energy production.

COVER STORY
			ACHEMA 2003 Chemical technology exhibition in Frankfurt draws huge crowds; focuses on chemical engineering, environmetal protection, and biotechnology.

BUSINESS
			BUSINESS CONCENTRATES
			TOP PRIZE Companies throughout Europe have developed awards programs to recognize R&D talent.
			NEW IMAGE American Chemistry Council looks to American Plastics Council for key to positive public perception.
			RENEWABLE ENERGY Dow Chemical, working with GM, will install hydrogen fuel cells at its plant in Freeport, Texas.
			HINDSIGHTS Current cycle of payroll declines creates a shaky employment situation for chemists.

GOVERNMENT & POLICY
			GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES
			SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH Meeting assesses strengths and weaknesses of federal program that funds early-stage projects.
			PFOA SOURCES EPA investigates sources of perfluorooctanoic acid in the environment.

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
			SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES
			JACS AT 125 Lineweaver and Burk's paper, published despite negative reviews, became the most highly cited paper to appear in JACS.
			CRITTER CHEMISTRY Polypeptide -spiral springs may be the secret of spider silk's strength and flexibility.

BOOKS
			"THE MERCK DRUGGERNAUT" History of socially conscious research pioneer portrays a fascinating industry in crisis.

ACS NEWS
			HUNDREDS CELEBRATE EL-SAYED'S 70TH
			ACS BOARD BUSINESS AT BELMONT

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