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MAGNETIC CARBON
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ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
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October 22, 2001
Volume 79, Number 43
CENEAR 79 43 p. 3

NEWS OF THE WEEK
MAGNETIC CARBON
Polymerized C60 exhibits ferromagnetic behavior at room temperature and above.
REACTION CLOSE-UP
STM study reveals details of classic CO oxidation to CO2.
INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE
Three of 60 newly elected members work in chemically related fields.
RECOMMIT TO R&D
That's the way to recapture growth, Dow chairman tells his peers.
INORGANIC MOVES
IMC sells a business, Astaris shuts one down.
ANTHRAX OUTBREAKS
Six confirmed cases, continued mail threat, widespread fear.
MOLECULAR CIRCUIT
Conductivity of molecule covalently bonded to two metal surfaces is measured.
TINY TRANSISTOR
Molecular-scale electronic device is built.
COVER STORY
APPLIED CATALYSIS
Techniques to identify and tailor catalysts enable industrial chemists to broaden applications, improve efficiency.
BUSINESS
BUSINESS CONCENTRATES
PROPYLENE OXIDE
Companies try new processes to make PO, but a direct oxidation route remains elusive.
ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICES
Firm prepares energy alternatives, information technology for mass market.
SCI ANNUAL MEETING
Subdued European conference discusses value creation and sustainable development.
PETROCHEMICALS IN CHINA
Shanghai Chemical Industry Park will be one of world's largest chemical complexes.
GOVERNMENT & POLICY
GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES
ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS
Chemical industry favors electronic record keeping, but is not happy with EPA proposal.
MARBURGER HEARING
Bush science adviser nominee begins confirmation process.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES
MICROBICIDES
Topical drugs to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy enter efficacy trials.
SELF-ASSEMBLY
Noncovalent interactions control the size and shape of porphyrin assemblies.
ENZYME MECHANISM
Proton relay and water molecule prominent in mechanism of Schiff base-forming aldolase.
POLYSIALIC ACID BIOSYNTHESIS
Using a key substrate, researchers disrupt metabolic production of polysaccharides.
EDUCATION
EDUCATION CONCENTRATES
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Study addresses role of research practices at baccalaureate schools.
BOOKS
SARIN IN THE SUBWAY
ACS COMMENT
YOU WERE HEARD! ELECTRONIC POLL RESULTS
ACS NEWS
VALUE OF ACS
Electronic poll of ACS members confirms most are happy with ACS and its services.
2000–01 ACS STUDENT AFFILIATES CHAPTER AWARDS
ACS HONORS SENS. BINGAMAN, ROBERTS
Senators receive Public Service Award for contributions to science
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