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Reports on the calls for papers for the spring 2006 American Chemical Society national meeting in the U.S. Publication of the preliminary program for the meeting; Citation of the society bylaw governing papers; Deadline for the submission of papers for presentation.

Focuses on environmental aspects of paper and textile production in the United States. Comments from Thomas E. Hamilton, director of the Wisconsin-based Forest Products Laboratory; Process of turning wood into paper; Definition of biopulping; Details on pulp bleaching; Discussion on retting. INSET: Bioprospectors with Georgia on their minds.

Questions the feasibility of switching from chlorine dioxide bleaching methods to chlorine-free processes in the American paper industry. Concern on toxic effluents of chlorine paper bleaching; Economic feasibility and product ramifications of chlorine-free methods; Cost-savings in chlorine-free bleaching.

Provides a listing of technical and scientific papers presented at the 1995 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies on December 17-22, 1995 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Includes agrochemistry; Analytical chemistry; Bioscience and technology; Chemical education; Chemical economics and business.

Looks into the business of papermaking industry in the U.S. Statement of Stephan Bocken, global head of Ciba Specialty Chemicals' paper business; Usability of the two basic segments of chemicals in papermaking; Provision of additives that help papermakers maintain paper properties while using less pulp by chemical suppliers.

Reports on a seed grant being awarded by the Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry (TAPPI) for innovative fundamental research in pulp, paper and related industries. Amount of the grants; Solicitation of proposals from research institutions not traditionally associated with the paper industry; Requirements on the nature and content of the proposed research; Contact information.

Reports on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to reduce air and water discharges of toxic pollutants from pulp and paper mills, requiring drastic curbing of chlorine use for bleaching. American Public Health Association's (APHA) resolution urging gradual phaseout of chlorine-based bleaching in the pulp and paper industry; Potential economic impact of the proposal on the industry; Opposition from the industry; More.

The article reports on the issuance of calls for papers for the spring 2008 American Chemical Society national meeting to be held April 6 to 10, 2008. It discusses the publication of the preliminary program for the meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana in the February 11, 2008 issue of "C&EN." The article presents the society by-law governing presentation of papers.

Reports on the issuance of calls for papers for the fall 2004 American Chemical Society meeting on August 22-26, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Schedule for the publication of the preliminary and technical programs for the meeting; Deadline and contact information for submission of online abstracts; Society bylaw governing papers.

Describes anti-counterfeiting measures used in printing United States currency for release by 1996. Use of color-shifting inks composed of thin flakes of pigment suspended in regular ink; Technical aspects of the ink; Other features proposed for future applications. INSETS: New bills will use color-shifting ink.;Features added to deter currency counterfeiting..

Describes the tests being done to ensure the quality of U.S.' paper money. Torture tests conducted on samples of notes.

The article presents several calls for papers for different conventions in the U.S. including the Joint 63rd Northwest/21st Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting at the Park City Marriott in Utah on June 15-18, 2008, the 34th Northwest Regional Meeting at the Sheraton Conference Center in Burlington, Vermont on June 29-July 2, 2008, and the 82nd American Chemical Society Colloid & Surface Science Symposium at the North Carolina State University, Raleigh, on June 15-18, 2008.

Reports that the American Chemical Society has called for papers during its 2005 annual meeting. Publication of the preliminary program; Schedule for the opening of the Online Abstract Submittal System; Availability of "Handbook for Speakers" at the Division of Technical Advancement.

Announces the calls for papers of the five American Chemical Society regional meetings in the United States on October 2003. Sponsors of the individual event; Venue; Attendees; Keynote speakers; Program highlights; Topics to be discussed in the conference sessions; Contact information; Submission mechanics.

The article reports on the partnership of Cereplast, Solo Cup Co. and MeadWestvaco to develop biodegradable coated paper that can be manufactured into disposable cups suitable for composting in the U.S. According to the firm, the coating used to laminate paper and food service packaging has been made from petroleum-based polymers.

Reports that the US Environmental Protection Agency has released its regulation on the control of water and air pollution. Applicability of the rule to air emissions from pulp, paper, and paperboard mills in the United States; Requirement for the capture and treatment of air pollutant emissions; Substitution of chlorine dioxide for chlorine in the bleaching of water.

Announces several conventions on biochemistry in the U.S. Schedule of the 17th Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting; Aim of the 58th Southwest Regional Meeting; Participants of the 37th Midwest Regional Meeting.

The article reports on the release of a peer-reviewed white paper on nanotechnology by the Science Policy Council of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Laid out in the paper are scientific issues related to nanotech that must be addressed by the EPA. It was recommended that the agency continue performing research on risk assessment and environmental applications of nanomaterials.

Calls for papers for the 36th Central Regional Meeting and the Joint Northwest/Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society on June 2004 in the U.S. Schedule and venue of the meeting; Activities and programs; Theme of the meeting; Keynote speakers; Contact information.

Reports on the release by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of draft papers on the scientific issues involved in assessing health and environmental risks from metals. Agency's development of risk assessment guidance for metals; Setting of national air and water quality standards; Addressing of the issues of bioavailability and bioaccumulation.

Reports on the suspicions of U.S. researchers on data of seminal molecular electronic papers of Bell Labs company. Characterization of electronic devices from field effect transistors based on organic materials; Response of the Bell Lab on external scientific review panel; Data of questionable validity.

Reports the creativity of the papers presented in the 'Journal of the American Chemical Society' in the U.S. Illustration of a beach scene on the protein nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; Sketch of an angry molecule; Aim of the author to attract readers with the eye-catching graphics.

Reports that papers are being solicited for the 29th Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting on May 24-26, 1995 at the American University in Washington, D.C. Topics of technical papers; Activities lined up for meeting; Contact information.

The article reports on the global turnout of scientific papers published. The 2003 data from the National Science Foundation show an above-average global growth in the number of scientific papers published, including Asian and Western European Nations. Although there was a relatively slower growth of papers from the U.S., it nevertheless remains the sole national source of scientific papers by a substantial mark.

Since the late 1980s, growth in the number of scientific papers published by scientists working in the U.S. has been spotty and limited. Since the mid 1990s, there has been no growth at all. Meanwhile output of articles from Western European nations, combined has surged past the U.S. total. And there have been really big absolute gains for Asia. The U.S. accounted for only about 15% of the worldwide increase in the number of scientific papers between 1988 and 2001. Over this period, the U.S.'s share of articles declined in all of the natural sciences as well as in engineering and mathematics.

Highlights the 17th Winter Fluorine Conference which will be held on January 9–14, 2005 at the Trade Winds Island Grand Beach Resort & Conference Center in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Theme; Attendees; Programs and activities; Topics discussed.

Reports on the classification policies in outlining the synthesis of infectious poliovirus from mail-order DNA components passed by the U.S. House of Congress.

Reports the development of solution applied to the generic problems of catalytic oxidations using molecular oxygen in water. Use of metal-oxide cluster anions in the solution of polyoxometalates; Process of biological oxidations using oxygen in aqueous media; Production of a liquid waste containing chlorinated aromatic materials in the paper production in the United States.

The article reports on the increasing focus on developing healthier foods among researchers and the public in the United States. According to the author, the number of published papers exploring the properties of bioactive constituents of foods has increased since 2003. The author cites Leonard M. Pike's development of the maroon carrots, rich in antioxidants, as one of the examples of healthy foods development efforts.

Reports updates on the 225th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in New Orleans, Louisiana. Overview of the various activities for the congress; Presentation of several research papers; Distribution of awards.

Profiles chemist Robert S. Langer of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Production of research papers and books; Focus on polymer preparations for biomedical application; Awarding of the Draper Prize given by the National Academy of Engineering.

Features the 2002 American Chemical Society national award winners in the United States. Research into the atmospheric chemistry by Roger Atkinson; Characteristics of ordinary paper and computer displays; Description of Bruce J. Berne, a chemistry professor of Columbia University.

Discusses the increase in the price of caustic soda as reported in C&EN January 9, 1995 issue. Demands for caustic more than chlorine; Decision of the pulp and paper producers in the US to use less caustic soda; Details of its use in the paper industry; Growth in caustic demand. INSET: Papermakers increase recycling, decrease chemical use..

Reports on the increase in the number of online scientific journals and magazines. Problems posed by electronic publishing; Online publications from the American Chemical Society; Electronic libraries; Transmission of scientific papers through e-print systems; Document delivery services.

Presents statistics on the amount of chemical research and development in patents and literature in the United States in 1993. Total number of US chemical patents assigned in 1993; Countries and the number of chemical patents issued; Patent activity of US companies; Patent activity of US government; Origin of chemical literature; Abstracts of papers in chemical abstracts.

Presents charts and graphs on research and development outlays in the Chemical industry for 1993. Overall spending; Sources of funds; Performers; Owners of United States chemical patents; Origin of United States chemical patents; Patent activity of United States companies; Abstracts of papers in `Chemical Abstracts'.

The article discusses the comments of various groups on free access of published results from researches funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). The U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) wants to make the researches be freely available online, in which anyone can access the papers at PubMed Central online database of NIH. The Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) says that the enhanced access will improve the innovations and knowledge of the society.

The article discusses the outlook of the chemical industry in the U.S. for 2009. The author believes that the industry mirrors the larger economy and a rebound will require home values to stabilize. The paper provides information about chemical prices, international trade performance, supply and demand, production capacity and production efficiency in the country.

Reports on the plans of the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical & Energy Workers International Union (PACE) to forge strategic alliance with the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) that aims to organize, bargain, and address health and safety issues in the U.S. Statement of USWA president Leo W. Gerard regarding the alliance; Strategic collaboration by the PACE with several companies; Perception of union officials on the implication of the merger for the chemical industry in general.

Reports on the pine chemical industry in the United States. Sale of Hercules Inc.'s pine chemical business; Acquisition of Union Camp by International Paper to form Arizona Chemical; Expansion of Georgia Pacific's tall oil fractionator in Crossett, Arkansas; Profitability of Westvaco. INSET: Pine chemicals: Among the oldest of industries..

The article offers information about the new awards program called Citation for Chemical Breakthroughs sponsored by the American Chemical Society Division of the History of Chemistry held in June 16, 2006 in the U.S. Among the publications honored were the book "The Nature of the Chemical Bond," by Linus Pauling and the 1965 paper of Robert Burns Woodward and Ronald Homann in "Journal of the American Chemical Society," along with eight other books, papers, and patents.

Reports on the failure of chemical firm Dupont to address exposure to fluorochemical used to coat food containers migrated from paper at unsafe levels in the U.S. Details on the issue surrounding the production of Zonyl RP, a mixture of short fluorinated polymers, by the firm; Application of Zonyl RP to repel grease on paper and paperboard products in contact with food; Safety of Zonyl RP product for use by consumers.

Presents news briefs on the chemical industry in the United States. Decline in the chemical trade surplus in September 1998; Completion of the Monsanto company's tender offer for agricultural genetics and seed producer DeKalb Genetics; Acquisition of the Union Camp company by International Paper.

The article reports on the closing of U.S. nuclear power plants due to safety concerns related to radioactive spend fuel. It mentions that the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) reported 62 out of hundred operating U.S. nuclear power plants as 30 years old and 29 nuclear reactors in decommissioning stages. Also mentions that U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer contrasted views of NRC on storage of spent fuel with a 2003 research paper coauthored by Allison M. Macfarlane, chair of the NRC.

The article discusses research on experiments on the H5N1 avian flu virus. It references a study by the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) published in an issue of "Science." The NSABB cites the need for censoring results from research papers describing controversial experiments on the virus. The two papers covers work on H5N1 where experiments on direct mutations on the virus were done.

The article announces the American Chemical Society Award for Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry presented to chemistry professor Kenji Uneyama at Japan's Okayama University. He has published 67 papers early in his career that barely mentioned fluorine and 107 papers about synthetic organofluorine chemistry. Educational and career backgrounds of Uneyama are also addressed.

The article reports that several companies in the United States unload unwanted businesses at the end of 2006. International Paper announces that it will sell its Arizona Chemical subsidiary to the private equity firm Rhone Capital. In addition, Dow Chemical declares that it will acquire Bayer's Wolff Walsrode business.

Comments on the options of members of the American Chemical Society to vote their chosen president and other members of the board of directors over the Internet or by using the traditional paper ballot. Percentage of members who are in favor of electronic election; Amendment of the company's constitution and bylaws to permit electronic election; Proposal of models of hybrid election using paper ballot and electronic system.

Focuses on the rules of organic reactions developed by professors Robert Burns Woodward and Roald Hoffmann from the Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Basis of the rules on orbital symmetry; Overview of the research papers of Woodward and Hoffmann; Impact of the papers of Woodward and Hoffmann on the study of organic reactions.

Reports on the release of a paper on stem cell research by the National Academies in the United States. Documented evidence about stem cell research in the U.S.; Potential obstacles to future research efforts; Clarification that the paper is not a critique of the U.S. government's policy towards embryonic stem cell research.