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Volume 87, Number 09: March 2, 2009
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Table of Contents
- News of the Week
- Business
- Government & Policy
- Science & Technology
- Multimedia
- Education
- ACS News
- Awards
- 237th ACS National Meeting
- Editor's Page
- The Departments
Cover Story
Graphene: Carbon As Thin As Can Be
Surprising mechanical, structural, and electronic properties of one-atom-thin sheets grab widespread attention. With Video
News of the Week
Climate Change, Energy Priorities
President links issues to nation's economic future as Congress takes action.
European Earnings
Fourth quarter sinks annual results.
Spending Bill Advances
Science agencies' funding rises in 2009 appropriations.
Skeleton Key May Defuse Flu
Antibodies bind a flu protein nook common to many viral strains. With Video
Fertilizer Makers' Urge To Merge
Agrium bids $3.6 billion for CF Industries, which had offered to buy Terra Industries for $2.1 billion.
Drug Combo Kills Resistant TB
Inhibitor and antibiotic work together against tuberculosis.
EPA Must Rethink Air Standard
Agency failed to explain why particulates limit protects health, court says.
Abu Dhabi Firm Agrees To Buy Nova
Deal allows Canadian chemical company to live on.
Quitting Quicksilver
Countries agree to start talks to control the metal globally.
Multimedia
This week C&EN Online features several videos, they are highlighted here
Flexible Future
Manufacturers are working to incorporate raphene-based electronic components conductivity when flexed and stretched, such as the one depcited in a future-concept video.
Evidence Of Injustice
"60 Minutes" explores injustice of the FBI's bullet-lead analysis.
Influenza
Scientists have discovered that directing monoclonal antibodies to the stalk or stem of the influenza vierus prevents a key conformational change, demonstrated in this video.
Education
Instilling Scholarly Integrity
Project will develop models for integrating responsible conduct of research into graduate education.
ACS News
ACS Comment
New opportunities for divisions.
ACS Supports Out-Of-Work Members
Society offers discounts and programs to aid its unemployed members.
ACS President Thomas H. Lane Presents The Seven Cs Of Career Success
Awards
2009 ACS National Award Winners
Recipients are honored for contributions of major significance to chemistry.
James Flack Norris Award In Physical Organic Chemistry
Arthur W. Adamson Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Surface Chemistry
ACS Award in Separations Science & Technology
Roger Adams Award In Organic Chemistry
ACS Award for Team Innovation
237th ACS National Meeting
237th ACS National Meeting
Highlights, grids, and exposition info for Salt Lake City, on March 22-26.
» Business
March 2, 2009
Mergers Retreat From Heights
Tight credit, lack of demand dampen once-hot deal market.
Word From On High
Top officials chart the future of Europe's chemical industry.
Smaller World, Safer Packages
A new chemical labeling system gets international support.
Business Concentrates
- Chemical, Pharmaceutical Stocks Hit Long-Time Lows
- Wacker To Build Polysilicon In U.S.
- Two Firms May Lose Stock Listing
- ASU Develops Touch-Screen Display
- Grace Goes On Trial In Montana
- Dow Corning Will Slash 800 Jobs
- Nanosys And Harvard License Medical Nanotech
- Segetis Readiesplant-Based Chemicals
- Small Drug Firms Face Operating Setbacks
- Drugmakers Hurt By Late-Stage Trials
- Mitsubishi Drops Fiber Materials In Japan
- Genentech And CV Play Hardball
- Business Roundup
» Government & Policy
March 2, 2009
An Influential Body
Board on Chemical Sciences & Technology provides expert advice based on good science. With Video
Board's Report Leads To Overturn Of Murder Conviction
Funding For America Competes Act
Stimulus package directly allocates nearly $5.2 billion to physical science agencies key to U.S. competitiveness.
Push For Energy Technology
DOE Secretary Steven Chu stresses science role for agency. Web Exclusive
Government & Policy Concentrates
» more government & policy news...
» Science & Technology
March 2, 2009
Camera Shy
ACS cracks down on unauthorized photography at meetings.
What's That Stuff? Synthetic Grass
Carpet's cousin is rooted in relatively simple chemistry. Web Exclusive
