Dr. Glaser's "Chemistry is in the News"
"Newspapers are the mirrors of society and newspaper articles therefore
are the sources which allow you to construct the important relations
between society and chemistry."
Chapter Number in Bruice 3/e & Chapter Theme
NEWS ARTICLE TITLE (serves as the link to the news item)
Reference & Date
Issues Raised
Relevant Chemistry Topics
PART I: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Chapter 1. Electronic Structures and Bonding. Acids and Bases.
U.S. FLOATS NEW 'BUBBLE' PROPOSAL
Asahi News Service, December 11, 1997
Greenhouse Effect, Atmospheric Chemistry, Environmental Protection
Lewis Structures, Hybridization, Resources
Chapter 2. An Introduction to Organic Compounds. Nomenclature, Physical Properties,
and Representation of Structure.
TANKER BLEEDS OIL IN TOKYO BAY. WORST SPILL IN JAPAN'S HISTORY
Assoc. Press and Reuters, July 3, 1997
Oil Spill, Environmental Technology
Physical Properties, Hydrophobic Effect, Oil Spill Remediation
PART II: HYDROCARBONS, STEREOCHEMISRY, AND RESONANCE
Chapter 3. Reactions of Alkenes. Thermodynamics and Kinetics.
GALILEO EXPLORES JUPITER'S COOL JEWEL
San Francisco Chronicle, December 18, 1997
Origin of Life, Astronomy
Reaction Kinetics, Thermodynamics
Chapter 4. Stereochemistry. The Arrangements of Atoms in Space; the
Stereochemistry of Addition Reactions.
BRISTOL-MYERS TAXOL WINS FDA NOD FOR KAPOSI'S SARCOMA
Bloomberg News, August 7, 1997
Pharmaceuticals, FDA requirements, Teratogenicity
Chirality, Racemate, Chiral Recognition, Taxol, Thalidomide
Chapter 5. Reactions of Alkynes. Introduction to Multistep Synthesis.
A SEISMIC RESTORATION FOR SAN FRANSISCO OPERA
International Herald Tribune, August 15, 1997
Welding, Acetylene Torch
Combustion Reactions, Stoichiometry
Chapter 6. Electron Delocalization and Resonance.
CLEAN COSMETICS
The Environmental Magazine, June 30, 1997
Cosmetics, Benzene Poisoning
Aromatic Compounds, Physical Properties
Chapter 7. Reactions of Dienes.
BUT RIGHT NOW WE'RE STRUGGLING TO MAKE JUST ONE WIRE
New York Times, July 30, 1997
Nanotechnology, Electronics & Photonics, Supramolecular Chemistry
Electron Delocalization, Resonance Theory, Polyenes & Cumulenes
Chapter 8. Reactions of Alkanes: Radicals.
TOO MUCH VITAMIN C IS BAD FOR YOU, SAY EXPERTS
The Independent, London, April 9, 1998
Vitamins, Antioxidants, Food Supplements
Vitamins C and E, Antioxidants, Coenzyme
PART III: SUBSTITUTION AND ELIMINATION REACTIONS
Chapter 9. Reactions at an sp3 Hybridized Carbon I: Substitution Reactions of Alkyl Halides.
BAN IS SOUGHT ON 5 PESTICIDES TO PROTECT KIDS
The Arizona Republic, January 29, 1998
Pesticides, Envionmental Protection
Nucleophilic Substitution, Leaving Group Potential, Methylation
Chapter 10. Reactions at an sp3 Hybridized Carbon II: Elimination Reactions of Alkyl Halides;
Competition Between Substitution and Elimination.
THE GREENLAND VIKING MYSTERY
New York Times Special Feature, July 22, 1997
History, Archeaology, Paleoclimatology, Climate Change
Deuterium, Tritium, Kinetic Isotope Effect
Chapter 11. Reactions at an sp3 Hybridized Carbon III: Substitution and Elimination Reactions
of Compounds with Leaving Groups Other than Halogen. Organometallic Compounds.
LAWSUIT APPROACHES TRIAL DATE OVER CHEMICAL OOZE NEAR HOMES
San Francisco Examiner, 1998
Environmental Carcinogens, Envionmental Protection, Hazardous Waste
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Benza[a]pyrene
PART IV. IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Chapter 12. Mass Spectroscopy. Chemistry Online Exploratory.
WINE-MAKING GOES HIGH-TECH
Seattle Times, May 12, 1998
Wine-Making, Mass Spectroscopy, Chemical Analysis
Glycol, Phenol, Flavone, Hydroxycinnamic Acid
Chapter 12. Infrared Spectroscopy. Chemistry Online Exploratory.
INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY
New York Times, December 2, 1997
Science Journalism, Infrared Spectroscopy
Infrared Spectroscopy, Vibrational Modes
Chapter 12. Ultraviolet/Visible Spectroscopy. Chemistry Online Exploratory.
WHAT WOULD IT BE LIKE WITHOUT AN OZONE LAYER?
The Boston Globe, January 27, 1998
Ozone Layer, Environmental Protection
Electron Spectroscopy, UV-Damage
Chapter 13. NMR Spectroscopy.
BILINGUALISM COMES IN DIFFERENT WAYS
Boston Globe, July 10, 1997
Bilingualism, Cognitive Psychology, Medical Diagnosis
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, MRI, fMRI
PART V: AROMATIC COMPOUNDS
Chapter 14. Aromaticity. Reactions of Benzene.
STATE's ENVIROCRATS ARE SETTING OFF FALSE ALARMS
Michelle Malkin, Seattle Times, December 8, 1998.
Bioaccumulative Chemicals of Concern (BCCs), Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Benzo(a)pyrene, Benzenes, Furan, Furfural, Hydroquinone
Chapter 15. Reactions of Substituted Benzenes.
BIG TOBACCO SEEKS CIGARETTE OF THE FUTURE: INSIDE WASHINGTON
Blomberg News, June 25, 1997
Smoking, Health
Chemical Carcinogens, Nitrosamines
PART VI: CARBONYL COMPOUNDS
Chapter 16. Carbonyl Compounds I: Reactions of Carboxylic Acids and
Their Derivatives with Oxygen and Nitrogen Nucleophiles.
DRUG-RESISTANT SALMONELLA SPREADING, RESEARCHERS WARN
Medical Tribune News Service, May 7, 1998
Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Health
Antibiotics, Penicillins
Chapter 17. Carbonyl Compounds II: Reactions of Carbonyl Compounds with Carbon
and Hydrogen Nucleophiles; Reactions of Aldehydes and Ketones with Oxygen and
Nitrogen Nucleophiles; Reactions of alpha,beta-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds.
NATURAL VITAMINS HAVE MORE ANTIOXIDANTS THAN MAN-MADE.
Medical Tribune News Service, April 2, 1998
Vitamins, Antioxidants, Food Supplements
Vitamins C and E, Beta Carotenes, Antioxidants
Chapter 18. More about Oxydation-Reduction Reactions.
NALTREXONE IS ALTERNATIVE TO ALCOHOLISM. WHY IS IT SO LITTLE USED?
The Arizona Republic, February 19, 1998
Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, Treatment of Alcoholism
Naltrexone, Antabuse
Chapter 19. Carbonyl Compounds III: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon.
A WORM AND A COMPUTER HELP ILLUMINATE DIABETES.
New York Times News Service, December 30, 1997
Diabetes, Glucolysis, Gluconegenesis
Aldol Reaction, Aldolase, Insulin
PART VII: BIORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Chapter 20. CARBOHYDRATES.
BLOOD-THINNING DRUG FOUND USEFUL BEFORE ANGIOPLASTY
Medical Tribune News Service, January 31, 1998
Blood Thinning Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Heart-Attack Treatment
Heparin, Aspirin, Nitroglycerin
Chapter 21. AMINO ACIDS, PEPTIDES, AND PROTEINS.
MIDWIFE FINDS DELIVERANCE IN HIS JOB
Houston Chronicle, April 5, 1998
Child Deliverance, Hormones, Pharmaceutical
Oxytocin & Pitocin, Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis
Chapter 22. CATALYSIS.
FUTURE OF AIDS THERAPY SEEN IN COMBINING PROTEASE INHIBITORS
Medical Tribune News Service, 1997
AIDS, Pharmaceuticals, Health
HIV Infection, Protease Inhibitors, Antriretroviral Drugs
Chapter 23. THE ORGANIC MECHANISMS OF THE COENZYMES.
PANEL REVISES VITAMIN B RECOMMENDATIONS
Medical Tribune News Service, April 8, 1998
Vitamins, Pregnancy, Food Supplements
Vitamin B, Folic Acid, Anemia
Chapter 24. LIPIDS.
FIRST PRODUCTS WITH OLESTRA HIT STORES
Los Angeles Daily News, March 10, 1998
Olestra, Fat Substitute, Food Supplements
Lipids, Lipase, Vitamin Resorption
Chapter 25. Nucleosides, Nucleoptides, and Nucleic Acids.
DRUG-RESISTANT SALMONELLA INFECTIONS INCREASING, STUDY SAYS
The Boston Globe, May 7, 1998
Drug-Resistant Bacteria, Health
Antibiotics, Penicillins, Translation Inhibition
PART VIII: SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Chapter 26. Synthetic Polymers.
PAYING HOMAGE TO A NOBEL LAUREATE
Cox News Service, August 28, 1997
Adhesives, Super Glue
Polymers, Polymerization
Chapter 27. Heterocyclic Compounds.
FEDERAL DRUG ENFORCERS REPORT RISE IN USE OF METHAMPHETAMINE
Hearst Newspapers, June 26, 1998
"Speed" or "Meth," Cocaine, Morphine, Heroin, Substance Abuse
Methamphetamine, Heterocyclic Compounds, Synthetic Drugs
Chapter 28. Pericyclic Reactions.
SKIN CANCER HITS MANY, BUT IT CAN BE CURABLE
The Boston Globe, May 5, 1998
Skin Cancer, UV-Damage, Environmental Protection
Thymine Dimer, Formation and Repair, Photolyase
Chapter 29. More About Multistep Organic Synthesis.
TWO NEW BOOKS ARE THE CAT'S PAJAMAS
The Boston Globe, 1997
Urinary Graffiti, Pharmaceuticals, Anxiety Disorders
Buspirone, Retrosynthesis
Chapter 30. The Organic Chemistry of Drugs: Discovery and Design.
SEPRACOR GETS FEE TO DEVELOP MORE POTENT ANTIHISTAMINE
The Boston Globe, December 9, 1997
Allergies, Benadryl & Claritin, Pharmaceuticals
Histamine, Antihistamines