Chemistry

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::	Chemistry

Top Stories | February 12

Measuring what makes a medicine
A new way to evaluate molecules offers a finer-grained picture of which ones could become drugs.
G.R. Bickerton et al/Nature Chemistry 2012
'Nonstick' pollutants may cut efficiency of vaccines in kids
Antibodies from immunizations are halved among children with the highest exposure levels to common chemicals.
Seaweed study fuels bioenergy enthusiasm
Munched by a manipulated microbe, ocean algae readily yield ethanol.
In a Squeeze
Elements under pressure reveal secrets of extreme chemistry
Molecule ties itself in a complex knot
Chemists synthesize a five-crossing structure centered on chloride.

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Molecule ties itself in a complex knot

Chemists synthesize a five-crossing structure centered on chloride.

Plastic isn’t over yet

A tough new form of the 20th century’s signature polymer could extend its usefulness and make it more recyclable.

Science & the Public: Contrasting the concerns over climate and ozone loss

On November 7, ozone and climate scientists met in Washington, D.C., to discuss whether the history of stratospheric ozone protection offered a useful case study about how to catalyze global action on carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The simple answer that emerged: No.

Science & the Public: Study recalibrates trees' carbon uptake

Photosynthesis appears to be somewhat speedier than conventional wisdom had suggested, a new study finds. If true, this suggests computer projections are at risk of overestimating the potential for trees to sop up carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas.

Unusual crystal patterns win chemistry Nobel

First rejected as impossible, the discovery that atoms can pack in subtly varied patterns forced revisions of fundamental concepts.

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Blogs:

Science & the Public Faulty comparisons
By Janet Raloff Feb 8th 2012

On the Scene Vying for the title of World's Fastest Cell
By Science News Staff Dec 5th 2011

Deleted Scenes Moony shot
By Science News Staff Oct 31st 2011

Columns:

Comment Mind the gap: Genetic knowledge and medical power
By James P. Evans Apr 22nd 2011

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