October 11, 2004 Vol. 82, Iss. 41

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	Table of Contents October 11, 2004 Volume 82, Number 41 p. 3
	PROCESS CHEMICALS Specialty chemical strategies for the 21st century are clearly emerging in the concrete, dyes, paper, and leather industries.
	COVER: Degussa photo

	CHEMISTRY NOBEL Israeli and U.S. laureates discovered ubiquitin-mediated protein degradation. PHYSIOLOGY NOBEL Laureates' research demystified the sense of smell. PHYSICS NOBEL Prize recognizes advances in knowledge about the forces governing the behavior of quarks. CYTEC'S BIG BUY Purchase of UCB's Surface Specialties business for nearly $2 billion adds a jewel to Cytec's portfolio. PROTECTING DIVERSITY Report helps universities interpret legal rulings on minority student programs. ECONOMIC EXPECTATIONS Business economists expect 4.3% real growth in 2004 U.S. gross domestic product. NO IRAQ WEAPONS U.S. inspector found not even the capacity to produce weapons at time of 2003 invasion. REPORT FAULTS EPA Agency's Office of Inspector General says regulatory changes hamper enforcement against coal-fired utilities. MOUNT ST. HELENS Scientists monitor volcano for signs of impending eruption. NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK "Health & Wellness" is the theme of this year's nationwide celebration. EARLY PEPTIDES Experiments suggest carbonyl sulfide helped link amino acids together on prebiotic Earth.

	BUSINESS CONCENTRATES THIRD-QUARTER STOCKS Chemical stocks continued to rise as biotech and drug sectors declined. CHIRAL TECHNOLOGIES Embracing chiral chromatography is key to firm's growth.

	GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES RISK TAKERS New NSF program encourages researchers to tackle high-risk problems in chemistry. EMISSIONS CUT A dozen states join ranks to ensure diesel engine emissions standards take effect. HINDSIGHTS The one true weapon of mass destruction is the nuclear weapon.

	SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES MICROCHANNELS Reactors with parallel microscale channels offer commercial benefits. NITROGEN QUEST Two approaches may lead to solid all-nitrogen compounds at room temperature and pressure. PYRROLYSINE Studies show the 22nd amino acid is biosynthesized directly. JANELIA FARM Institute is recruiting chemists for collaborative interdisciplinary projects.

	"THE HYPE ABOUT HYDROGEN" An insider's view of the difficulties of implementing new energy technologies. AN ILLUSTRATED CHINESE-ENGLISH GUIDE FOR BIOMEDICAL SCIENTISTS

	LASKER AWARDS RECOGNIZE CHEMISTS Collins Receives Pittsburgh Award Zare Named Norris Awardee Special Recognition to Frances Ligler

	Disturbing Trends

	LETTERS NEWSCRIPTS