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June 25, 2012 Cover
Volume 90, Issue 26
Volume 90, Issue 26
Managing nonrenewable mineral resources will increasingly challenge sustainability of the chemical enterprise
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June 25, 2012 Issue
Volume 90, Issue 26
June 25, 2012 Issue, Vol. 90 | Iss. 26
Managing nonrenewable mineral resources will increasingly challenge sustainability of the chemical enterprise
(pp. 12-18)
Features
Business
The Drugs That May Never Be Used
With government help, many small companies are trying to create a medical arsenal (pp. 23-26)
News of the Week
UN Summit Backs A Green Economy
International: Governments meeting in Brazil seek a new model for economic development
(p.7)
Chemical Outlook Dims For Europe
Economy: Trade group lowers forecast for growth in the EU to zero
(p.8)
New Rules May Ax Flame Retardants
Chemicals: State revision to decades-old standard could have nationwide consequences
(p.8)
Recognizing Green Chemistry Achievements
Honors: Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards highlight innovations that prevent pollution and promote sustainability
(pp. 9-10)
Senate Rejects Bid To Kill Mercury Regulation
EPA rule that mandates coal-fired power plants to monitor emissions remains intact, but the Senate is divided over the issue
(p.9)
Shifts In Pharma Noted At BIO
Biotechnology: Annual conference focuses on a new world of drug research and funding
(p.9)
Anticancer Prospect Made From Scratch
Total Synthesis: Chemists map route to natural product (+)-fusarisetin A
(p.10)
Single Amino Acid Forms Fibrils
Amyloid Disease: Phenylalanine aggregates may have a role in phenylketonuria
(p.10)
U.S. Team Selected For Chemistry Olympiad
Team of 4 high school students will compete in 44th International Chemistry Olympiad
(p.11)
Departments
Business
Despite Economy, Bruker CEO Is Optimistic About 2012
At its inaugural analyst meeting, Bruker highlights sales growth opportunities for 2012
(pp. 27-28)
The Drugs That May Never Be Used
With government help, many small companies are trying to create a medical arsenal
(pp. 23-26)
Concentrates
(pp. 20-21)
(pp. 20-21)
- Cabot To Acquire Norit
- Air Products Buying Chilean Gases Firm
- Evonik Cancels IPO, Again …
- … And Plans Lysine Facility In Brazil
- Dow Corning Opens Solar R&D Center
- Arkema And Total Invest In France
- Gevo, Butamax Move On Isobutyl Alcohol
- Belgian, Danish Firms Hike Asian Catalysts
- Bluestar Silicones Opens New Facility
- Fujifilm, Lonza Boost Biotech Capabilities
- Merck Serono Sets Plan For Europe
- BMS And Scripps Join For Drug Discovery
- Drug Conjugates Link Merck And Ambrx
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Why A Senior Chemists Committee?
Awards(p.48)
(p.48)
- Yinsheng Wang Receives Young Investigator Award
- Timothy Lodge Wins Minnesota Award
- Graduate Environmental Chemistry Awards Announced
- Teri Odom Receives Akron Award
- Morley Medal To Malcolm Chisholm
- Daniel Gamelin Is Inorganic Nanoscience Awardee
Government & Policy
House, Senate In Funding Clash
Industry says deep cuts would damage chemical facility antiterrorism program
(pp. 35-36)
Judith Greenberg
Developmental biologist leads NIH flagship institute through tough economic times
(p.37)
Still Seeking Forensic Reform
Congress, White House finally set to act on 2009 report calling for big changes to forensic science
(pp. 32-34)
Concentrates(p.31)
(p.31)
- U.K. Panel Charts Path To Open Access
- Earthquake Risk Of Energy Technologies
- EPA Tightens Rule For Soot Pollution
- HHS Creates Vaccine, Biodefense Centers
- How Universities Can Avert Decline
Books
Uneven argument for elimination or tighter regulation of many foods, beverages, cosmetics, and nutritional supplements
(pp. 44-45)
Science & Technology
Mummy Sugar Shock
Glycans in natural mummies survive for thousands of years
(pp. 42-43)
Russia founds a new private university as part of a multi-billion-dollar science and technology city
(pp. 40-41)
Managing nonrenewable mineral resources will increasingly challenge sustainability of the chemical enterprise
(pp. 12-18)
Concentrates(pp. 38-39)
(pp. 38-39)
- Shrub’s Chemistry Makes Mice Spit Seeds
- Method Better Pins Down Antibodies
- Mass Spec Tracks Down Designer Drugs
- Proteomics Takes The Middle Road
- Hip Replacement Wear And Tear
- Three-Part Catalyst Works Like A Charm
- Fluorine-Bond Donors Escort Anions Past Membranes
- Rice Pathogen’s Trick Revealed
Newscripts
Editor's Page
Letters
Letters(p.4)
(p.4)
- Growth In Jobs
- Overpopulation Is The Problem
- Beware Of PFOA