Chemistry and Industry

1. Rock solid.(Science brief)(barium titanate)(Brief article)
Scientists in the US have developed a new composite material that is stiffer than diamond. Barium titanate, which is stiffer than aluminum, was combined within ...
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2. Fool's gold? President Bush has called for diversification of the US...
In his annual State of the Union speech, Bush talked up the benefits of biofuel, mainly ethanol, as part of a strategy to slow oil ...
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3. Lonza.(Business Digest)(Lonza Group Ltd.)(Brief article)
Swiss life science concern Lonza (Basel) reported a 15.6% increase in sales at CHF2.9bn for 2006, compared with 2005, delivering a 15.8% increase in earnings ...
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4. Seven Australian research organisations together with UK-based Cancer...
Seven Australian research organisations together with UK-based Cancer Research Technology (London), Bionomics Australia (Adelaide) and Millipore/Chemicon (Australia) (Sydney) are to form the Cooperative Research Centre ...
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5. Gut reaction.(Patents)(Abstract)(Brief article)
Cancer treatment could be given a boost with a drug that substantially reduces side effects, meaning less unscheduled breaks in treatment. US pharmaceutical company Salix ...
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6. Sugar solution.(Patents)(Brief article)
A new computer could control sugar levels in diabetics. The computer, being developed by Dermal Therapy in Barbados, will determine sugar levels by electrical conductivity ...
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7. Plastic peptides.(Patents)(Abstract)
Few people would think to swallow a piece of plastic when they have a stomach upset but an anti-bacterial polymer could be just what the ...
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8. Mole control.(Patents)(Organox)(Abstract)
Swedish pest control company Organox is developing a mole control agent from a surprising discovery in ladybird reproductive biology. The chemical, 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (IMP), is a ...
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9. Shell Chemicals.(Movers & Shakers)(new appointments)(Brief article)
At Shell Chemicals, Iain Lo has succeeded Tan Ilk Kia, who retired in September 2006, as vice president APME (Asia Pacific/Middle East), ventures and development ...
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10. Diary.(Calendar)
20-21 February:. Partnering and outsourcing models in biology and preclinical R&D, San Diego Marriot Mission Valley, California, US. Forum for executives involved in forming strategic ...
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