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Describes the author's experience of losing her daughter, Tricia Reese, down a flooded storm drain. Tricia's frightening experience and eventual rescue.

Focuses on an article written by J. Robert Bridge narrating the time when his general science teacher brought a bottle of mercury to class. Factor that stimulated the author to write the article.

Reports on a letter written by a reader to a newspaper publication decrying a statement in its column that says methyl is a molecule. Focus of the newspaper column; Response from the science writer involved.

Reports on a letter written by a reader to a newspaper publication decrying a statement in its column that says methyl is a molecule. Focus of the newspaper column; Response from the science writer involved.

Focuses on a "Chemical & Engineering News" article mentioning Dobson units. Response of chemistry professor Christopher M. Dobson of Cambridge University on the article; Statement of Dobson on the Robinson Close Street and Carol Robinson.

Features the Réaumurs thermometers in Nevada City, California. Discovery of the 1983 thermometer owned by Herbert Carlson; Identification of two mercury floatable Réaumurs.

Focuses on the measurement of pollution as ozone increased on Sunday over five counties in New Jersey. Determination of the air mass; Observation of similar results in a simulation of the Los Angeles Basin.

Reports on the move of U.S. scientists to develop methods for using trained moths to detect odors. Interest of scientists for the defense industry and law enforcement; Capability to determine biological and chemical weapons; Provision of research grants.

Focuses on the view of "Chemical and Engineering News" reader Evan E. Filby on the difference between the blueberry and huckleberry. Flavor of the blueberries; Price of the fruits; Means of harvesting the fruits.

Comments on the job posting for a volatile and semi-volatile organic chemist published in the March 1, 2004 issue of the "Chemical and Engineering News." Description of research on repellents to be done as part of the job; Experience of chemist Edgar E. Renfrew in sharing a laboratory with the late scientist Carl M. Smith.

Reports on the level of academic performance of high school students in chemistry in various schools in Afghanistan.

Reports on the introduction of microwave devices to conduct security checks on plastic bottles that passengers carry aboard airplanes in the Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan. Usability of the small device; Application requirements; Specifications.

Reports on the professional life of chemist Werner R. Haag. Career background; Job responsibilities; Experience as a chemist.

Presents a study conducted by researchers at National Taiwan University testing the efficacy of cinnamon oil as nature friendly weapon against mosquito larvae. Role of mosquito in dengue and yellow fever transmission; Safety and efficacy of cinamaldehyde against mosquito species;Use of cinamaldehyde as flavoring agent.

Reports on the expertise of chemists at Bayer MaterialScience AG in preserving polyurethane art objects from the 1960. Involvement of Bayer experts in the restoration of furniture and decorative objects made from synthetic materials; Development of polyurethane as a chic designer material; Recommendations for deterioration problem.

Focuses on the analysis of the marathon race history by astronomers in Texas. Dispatch of messenger from Marathon, Greece; Use of the Spartan calendar; Date of the battle near the village of Marathon.