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Table Of Contents: Volume 84, Number 30: July 24, 2006

COVER STORY

Global Top 50

Dow and BASF retain the top two spots, but the chemical businesses of three big oil companies edge DuPont out of the top five of C&EN's annual survey

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News of the Week

G8 Leaders Face Up To Nuclear Issues

Industrial world leaders address nonproliferation and rising energy concerns.

The Answer Is Clear

Growth factor receptor is found to keep the eye's cornea free of blood vessels.

A Wafer Plant For Singapore

Project aims to meet growing demand from semiconductor firms.

Chemical Plant Security

Fifteen senators ask that a committee-approved bill be reworked to include federal preemption.

ACS Elections

Four-way race for 2007 president-elect.

Harvard Maps Out Future Of Science And Engineering

Committee invites comment on preliminary research and education recommendations.

Bush Nixes Stem Cell Research Bill

Congress passes bill to expand federal stem cell policy; President quickly vetoes it.

Targeted Hydrogenations

Gold catalyst selectively reduces nitro groups in multifunctional molecules.

Hydrogen Power

GE and BP team up on projects to produce H2 from fossil fuels while sequestering CO2.

Business (Subscriber Content)

Rhodia's Rebound

With the sale of its contract manufacturing unit, Rhodia plays to its strengths in specialty chemicals.

Women In Industry

Women post gains in the chemical company executive suite but not in the boardroom.

Embracing Research

Galapagos bucks trend by diving into the business of contract chemistry research.

Government & Policy (Subscriber Content)

Malaria Control

Resurging use of the banned pesticide DDT to prevent malaria poses dilemma for health, environment.

Science & Technology (Subscriber Content)

Open-Source Science

Online research communities aim to unite scientists worldwide to find cures for neglected diseases.

Meetings Briefs

Presentations made during the 10th Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference, held June 26-30 in Washington, D.C.

Books

ACS News

A Senior Movement

Recognizing the value of its senior members, ACS finds ways to keep them engaged.

Chemistry Grads Post Gains In 2005

New bachelor's and Ph.D. degrees increase, while growth in women's share continues.

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