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January 10, 2005
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Table of Contents
January 10, 2005
Volume 83, Number 2
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WORLD CHEMICAL OUTLOOK
Global chemical industry continues the economic expansion started in 2004: The U.S., Canada, Asia, and Latin America see strong demand and increasing profits, but Europe's chemical industry lags behind.
COVER: Photo by Jean-François Tremblay
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PENTAGONAL HONEYCOMBS
Custom-made molecules assemble into liquid-crystal networks that could lead to useful materials.
CONGRESS RETURNS
The 109th Congress faces a full legislative agenda, including 2004 leftovers.
BRAKING BRAIN DISORDERS
Certain antibiotics reduce excess glutamate in the brain, providing a neuroprotective effect.
TSUNAMI RELIEF
Chemical and drug firms contribute to disaster relief in the Indian Ocean region.
DUPONT-DOW BREAKUP
DuPont and Dow dissolve their elastomers joint venture.
NATURAL GAS POLICY
Industry and environmental groups want Congress to push for more production and greater efficiency.
EARNINGS TOLL
Rising costs for raw materials hit fourth-quarter earnings for at least three chemical companies.
EMISSIONS TRADING
European firms, facing Kyoto protocol targets, begin trading carbon emissions allowances.
ACS ELECTION
Eric C. Bigham has been voted director for District IV.
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