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
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.
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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