May 3, 2004 Vol. 82, Iss. 18

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	Table of Contents May 3, 2004 Volume 82, Number 18 p. 1
	PERSONAL CARE Cosmetic makers seek new ingredients and formulations to mitigate effects of aging; FDA scrutinizes claims of therapeutic benefits.
	COVER: Photodisc

	MATERIALS COMPATIBILITY Laser patterning enables combinations of materials en route to complex structures. EARNINGS SURGE Chemical makers report strong growth in the quarter, results they've been waiting for. REGULATING MERCURY State environment officials urge EPA to toughen mercury air emissions proposal. WINNING AVENTIS Sweetened Sanofi bid captures Aventis, creating the world's third-largest drug company. SCIENCE AWARDS Mary L. Good is among the recipients of 2004 National Science Board/NSF honors. DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY Philips researchers boost efficiency of polymer organic light-emitting diodes. METAL MOVERS Carbon nanotubes can act as conveyor belts for tiny droplets of molten metal. OLEFINS SPIN-OFF BP plans a separate company for its olefins and derivatives unit. CHEMICAL TESTING Regulators say they will pursue genomics testing of chemical groupings.

	BUSINESS CONCENTRATES NANJING'S RISE City officials extend the red carpet to the chemical industry. HARNESSING CHINA Chinese chemical producers have many strengths to share with foreign firms.

	GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES R&D FORUM AAAS meeting highlights factors that project a dismal outlook for U.S. science enterprise.

	SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES DESIGNER LIQUIDS Ionic liquids find diverse applications in polymer science. CHEMISTRY OF CHOLESTEROL Lipid plays a crucial role in cell membranes. SILKEN SECRETS New model for protein assembly is based on silkworm cocoons.

	UNDERGRAD RESEARCH Successful strategies incorporate lab experience in the undergrad curriculum. NOBCChE This year's meeting in San Diego had something for all generations.

	COMBINATORIAL CHEMISTRY Techniques are incorporated into the routine work of drug discovery.

	2003 Chemvention Contest Wraps NCW Poster Contest Winners Announced CHF Debuts Exhibit On Women In Chemistry

	Lessons Of Leaves

	LETTERS AWARDS MEETINGS NEWSCRIPTS