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VOLUME 90, NUMBER 25 JUNE 18, 2012
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CHANGES TO CARBON EMISSIONS MARKET
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A TOAST TO SHALE GAS
COVER STORY
ANTIBODYDRUG CONJUGATES Recent successes breathe new life into ADC technology, possibly leading to better cancer treatments. PAGE 12
Drop in carbon credit prices signals the end of a profitable strategy for Indian chemical firms. Cheap natural gas provides promising outlook for U.S. chemical industry, despite current economy.
GOVERNMENT & POLICY
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Revised projections reflect conservative estimates, not a program in trouble.
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “I see communicating the wonder of science as part of my life mission at this point.” GZA, RAPPER, WU-TANG CLAN PAGE 48
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NEWS OF THE WEEK NEW TACTIC FOR TARGETING ALZHEIMER’S
By inhibiting protease enzyme caspase-6 differently, agent shows potential as a drug.
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CHINA OUTLINES COMPULSORY LICENSES
Intellectual property office has issued guidelines for when China can suspend patents.
Scientists are using glass to destroy tumors, heal serious wounds, and replicate ancient artifacts. TASTY FLAVOR PAIRS
Scientists investigate the chemistry behind flavor pairings.
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Despite partisan divisions in Senate, two NRC nominees appear likely to be confirmed. METAL-OXO PAPERS WITHDRAWN
Researchers retract three papers, publish new report because of misinterpreted structural data. TITANIUM DIOXIDE IN SHORT SUPPLY
Sachtleben ups production capacity with Crenox purchase, while Tronox completes TiO2 merger. BETTER BATTERIES THROUGH CHEMISTRY
A123 Systems’ new electric-vehicle battery outperforms other batteries. LITHIUM-AIR BATTERY ADVANCE
Novel electrolyte overcomes obstacles to longerlasting and powerful lithium batteries. EX-EPA CHIEF URGES IMPROVED SAFETY
Christine Todd Whitman says agency should leverage Clean Air Act to reduce hazards at chemical plants. BORON BRANCHES OUT
Scientists isolate a stable boron-boron triple bond as well as a four-boron chain.
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Documentarians pursue ambitious goal to create a short film for each of the natural elements.
THE DEPARTMENTS
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BUSINESS
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COVER: An illustration of ImmunoGen’s antibody-drug conjugate technology. ImmunoGen C E N E AR 9 0 ( 2 5) 1 –48 • ISSN 0009 - 2 347
