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July 30, 2001
Volume 79, Number 31
CENEAR 79 31 p. 3

NEWS OF THE WEEK
CLIMATE TREATY
178 nations agree on Kyoto protocol rules.
GREEN CHEMISTRY
New catalyst makes H2O2-mediated oxidation possible.
CHINA'S CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Nanjing moves forward with chemical industrial park.
CHEMICAL EARNINGS
Second-quarter earnings slide is fueling cost-cutting efforts.
SYNTHETIC POLYMER
Unusually shaped polymer mimics protein structure.
GEOLOGICAL DATING ADVANCE
Adjustment of radioactive decay constant adds years to Earth's life.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES' TROUBLED TIMES
Continued declines in federal R&D support are linked to drops in graduate enrollment.
BOOSTING EPA'S STATUS
Pending legislation would elevate EPA to Department of Environmental Protection.
COVER STORY
CHEMISTRY SERVES ART
National Gallery of Art chemists find challenges in preserving, restoring art.
BUSINESS
BUSINESS CONCENTRATES
E-BUSINESS
After fervently embracing e-commerce, chemical companies try to assess returns.
SGF PROFILE
Government-owned company in Quebec aims to build a petrochemical industry.
HELGE WEHMEIER
President and CEO of Bayer outlines the goals and accomplishments of ACC's Long-Range Research Initiative.
GOVERNMENT & POLICY
GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES
ENDOCRINE DISRUPTERS
Testing program is hampered because some assays have not been validated and some need to be redesigned.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST?
Science Advisory Board's screening of panel members has been investigated by GAO.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES
PLANT DEFENSES
Volatile signaling compounds help plants to fend off attack and possibly to warn other plants.
MOLECULAR ELECTRONICS
Researchers work to develop parts that can be assembled into molecular-scale circuitry.
SCIENCE INSIGHTS
Bill Gates's donations to AIDS causes are impressive, and our reporter is inspired to emulate him with her tax rebate.
ACS NEWS
PEORIA LANDMARK
Ag Lab in Illinois is designated a chemical landmark as site of penicillin's development.
PRF GRANTS
Final set of 2001 grants is announced.
RIVER RACE
Chemists raise awareness and funds for Rett syndrome by racing the length of the Mississippi.
222ND ACS NATIONAL MEETING
FINAL PROGRAM
Highlights, listing of technical presentations, and description of exhibitors in Chicago, Aug. 26–30.
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