COVER: Membrane fibers for noncryogenic gas separation systems are manufactured at Air Products’ PRISM Membranes facility in St. Louis. Air Products & Chemicals photo

Anthrax Advance
Total synthesis of a key anthrax antigen could aid discovery of a carbohydrate-based vaccine.

FDA Commissioner
Resignation of Lester M. Crawford comes as a surprise.

Ocean Biogeochemistry
Studies reveal nutrient cycling, possible impacts of perturbations of ocean chemistry.

Climate Change
UN report endorses storage of carbon dioxide but acknowledges prohibitive costs.

Fluoride
Shutdown of Florida fertilizer plant causes shortages of key water-fluoridating chemical.

Gibberellin Receptor
Japanese researchers discover a long-sought receptor for important plant hormones.

Energy
Lawmakers press to allow more oil and gas drilling, ease emissions requirements.

PubChem Resolution
ACS moves to resolve dispute with NIH over agency's small-molecule database.

Shot In The Arm
Vaccines gain renewed importance in the pharmaceutical pipeline.

Coolants
Global warming concerns threaten market for fluorocarbons.

Cambrios
Inspired by biology, start-up company offers new approaches to electronics manufacturing.

Insights
Despite dramatic industry growth last year, chemical prices and production show little growth this year.