A Bright Way To Track Reactions

Fluorescence method detects molecular events with high spatial resolution.

Bush Targets Oil

President makes energy independence and science research prominent themes.

Glycerin Surplus

Plants are closing, and new uses for the chemical are being found.

U.S. Warns Of Acetylene Risk

Safety board recommends new precautions for handling flammable gas after investigation of New Jersey explosion.

Pure Hydrogen

Novel copolymer membranes may improve hydrogen purification efficiency.

Huntsman Confirms Buyout Talks

Firm says it has held discussions with potential suitors; other deals are rumored.

Fraud Investigation

University of Tokyo biochemist is under suspicion concerning his RNA research.

Write, Read, Erase, Again And Again

Lithography method forms nanosized metal structures reversibly and repeatedly.

Cancer Drug Research Group Dismantled

Move is latest in a conflict between chemistry professor and Arizona State University.

Business Concentrates

Labor Productivity Rises Again In 2005

Growth is less than in 2004; unit labor costs worsen on strength of wage increases.

Drug Patents

Indian drugmaker Cipla makes a persuasive case for royalties instead of exclusive patents.

Government & Policy Concentrates

Congress Revisits Farm Chemical

Federal legislation would regulate ammonium nitrate, which has become a weapon of choice for terrorists.

Science & Technology Concentrates

The Secret Life Of Plant Crystals

Microscopic view of plant tissue reveals a hidden world of calcium oxalate crystals of diverse shapes.

What's That Stuff? Henna

Dye derived from green henna leaves is used to decorate the body with intricate designs.

Fritz Haber

Controversial chemist is the subject of varied media: a book, a stage play, and a film.

Comment - Focus On Excellence in Science Education

ACS Chemical Biology Launches

New journal at interface of chemistry and biology focuses on different editorial model.

ACS President Responds To State Of The Union Address

ACS Directory Of Graduate Research Offered Free Online

ACS hosted a reception for New Officers

2006 ACS National Awards

Andersen, Fan, Gast, Gierasch, Heck, Wasielewski, and Yates.

The State Of The Union

Letters

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