Hindsight is an exact science

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A new chemistry database, Failed Reactions, from Accelrys Ltd., is intended to give useful information on reactions that don't work, arranged logically, according to the product manager for reaction databases of Accelrys, a subsidiary of Pharmacopeia Inc. Structure diagrams for the expected reaction, and for the products, if available, are given. Databases used by chemists usually focus on reactions that are successful. The path to a target molecule tends to be much less smooth and trouble-free than the literature would indicate. Many exceptions to the rules of organic synthesis exist. It is important to know which reactions do not work. Many companies archive such information and consider it as important and sensitive as information on what succeeds.

United Kingdom, Software, Product information, Cover Story, Information services, Chemistry, Databases, Chemical research, Pharmacopeia Inc., PCOP, Accelrys Ltd.

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The new science of staffing

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Today's free-agent scientists prove that being a temporary employee can be a good career move according to a staff member of the Science and Healthcare Services Group of Kelly Services. The demand for talented scientific professionals is likely to grow at extraordinary rates through at least 2006. Outsourcing, using temporary employees, is becoming more and more popular. Several factors in successful employer-employee partnerships are listed. Advice for employers is included and staffing resources on the Internet listed.

Canada, Management, Usage, Employment, Chemists, Chemical industry, Employment services, Temporary employment services, Scientists, Chemical engineering, Temporary employees, Kelly Scientific Resources, Kelly Services Inc., KELYB

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On science writing

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In a humorous, but cogent, article, foibles of those who write technical material are discussed. Topics include sentence length, use of personal pronouns, jargon, unvarying style, material found elsewhere, passive verbs, and qualification of most statements

Standards, Technical writing

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