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September 9, 2002
Volume 80, Number 36
CENEAR 80 36 p. 3

NEWS OF THE WEEK
BIG SURPRISE, LITTLE PACKAGE
Previously overlooked atom is found in cofactor that converts N2 to NH3.
U.S. SUBJECT TO TRADE FINES
Tax break for exporters could lead to EU's collecting $4 billion.
PROBLEM SOLVERS
Site that pays cash for solutions to scientific problems is now in German and Russian.
VITAMIN ACQUISITION
DSM pays over $2 billion for Roche's vitamins unit.
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY ADVANCE
Methods for growing MgB2 thin films hold promise for new devices.
CO-CONTINUOUS POLYMERS
Reactive blending process produces unique combination of properties.
WORLD SUMMIT ENDS
Delegates set action plan for reducing poverty, preserving natural resources.
HOMELAND SECURITY
Presidential aide explains White House strategy.
SURFACES CLOSE-UP
New method determines SrTiO3 surface structure.

COVER STORY
SUPERFUND: RUNNING ON EMPTY?
As reserve fund dwindles, debate in Congress focuses on whether to reinstate corporate levies.

BUSINESS
BUSINESS CONCENTRATES
E-COLLABORATION
Chemical and drug firms are developing software to allow online collaborative tools for their customers.
PATENT DONATIONS
Firms that give unused patents to nonprofits or universities get a tax deduction and may watch an idea grow.
GLOBALIZATION
Focus of ACS presidential event was sustainable development and corporate responsibility.
E-BUSINESS

GOVERNMENT & POLICY
GOVERNMENT CONCENTRATES
TRANSGENIC ANIMALS
NRC report details potential problems posed by creating bioengineered animals.
SCIENCE OF SECURITY
R&D needs for the proposed Department of Homeland Security are laid out in Boston.

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATES
RADICAL POLYMERIZATION
Recent advances in the field are leading to controlled, versatile growth of polymers.
GLUCOSE MONITORING
Analytical chemists and engineers are developing ways to monitor glucose that would cut down on finger pricking.

ACS COMMENT
CORPORATION ASSOCIATES' 50TH

ACS NEWS
SCENES FROM ACS MEETING IN BOSTON
ACS LAUDS HEROES OF CHEMISTRY
Two individuals and two teams are honored for protecting, securing world through chemistry
SOCIETY COMMITTEES SLATED TO EXPAND
Council passes petition on committee size; committees report to governance
ACS CORPORATION ASSOCIATES' GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

THE DEPARTMENTS

EDITOR'S PAGE
LETTERS
MEETING BRIEFS
PEOPLE

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