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Science News February 5, 2005	Nanotech Facts The National Nanotechnology Initiative has a Web site devoted to "Nanotech Facts."
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The Motley Fool March 12, 2007 Jack Uldrich	Nokia's Modest British Accent Investors, a new nanotechnology research center in Cambridge bears watching.
Chemistry World January 18, 2012 Rebecca Trager	BASF pulls out of Europe over GM hostility German chemical giant BASF has announced that it will halt the development or commercialization of genetically modified crops in Europe, and move its biotech R&D operations to the US.
The Motley Fool January 3, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A New Catalyst for BASF The German chemical giant's hostile offer for Engelhard is interesting on several fronts. If BASF is willing to pay top dollar for a buyout in the space, it's at least worth taking a look and seeing whether other values might not be lurking.
The Motley Fool December 18, 2006 Jack Uldrich	BASF's Smaller Focus Nanotechnology is poised to recharge the world of plastics products. If you are looking for a relatively safe way to profit at least modestly from this emerging field, BASF is a good company to consider.
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Real Estate Portfolio Jul/Aug 2005 Steve Bergsman	A Look into the Future In its infancy now, nanotechnology will play a large role in redefining how real estate is used and developed.
Chemistry World May 11, 2011 Hepeng Jia	BASF chemical plant gets the go-ahead in China German chemical giant BASF has been given the go-ahead to build the world's largest methylene diphenyl diisocyanate plant in China after BASF agreed to help surrounding businesses based in the area protect the environment.
The Motley Fool May 30, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	A Dollar's Deciding Difference An extra buck per share from Germany's BASF changes American specialty chemical company Engelhard management's tune. Investors, remember that making investing decisions on the hopes of buyouts is decidedly unwise.
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Chemistry World March 30, 2012 Andrew Turley	Half of sun products have BASF UV filters German chemical giant BASF says that 50% of all 'sun care' products sold today contain its organic UV-A filters.
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Chemistry World August 22, 2006	Polyurethane Precursor Production Stepped up China's $1 billion isocyanate plant in Shanghai has started producing two key raw materials for the production of polyurethane. The Chinese polyurethane market is expected to grow by about 10% a year until 2015.
Chemistry World July 6, 2012 Andrew Turley	Brazil hits BASF with worker payout The case relates to a pesticides plant in Paulinia, Brazil, which BASF says in its 2011 annual report was 'significantly contaminated by the production of crop protection products'.
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The Motley Fool May 31, 2006 Rich Duprey	Engelhard's Change of Heart After months of posturing, specialty chemicals manufacturer Engelhard relented in its opposition and agreed to be acquired by Germany's BASF in a $5.6 billion deal. Investors could have seen the buyout coming by reading the SEC filings.
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The Motley Fool August 27, 2007 Jack Uldrich	Nano's Big Numbers Nanotechnology isn't quite doubling every year, but it's still making rapid progress. Come 2015, the field's overall value might surprise a great many people. If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, start familiarizing yourself with the industry now.
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Bio-IT World March 8, 2005 Salvatore Salamone	Nano Poised for Liftoff First 'nano' technologies yield fruit in the biomedical lab and clinic with the promise of more to come.
Chemistry World October 10, 2007 Ned Stafford	Catalytic Converters go Nano Mazda Motor Corporation has unveiled a new generation of catalytic converters that use 70 to 90 per cent less of the precious metals which help to purify exhaust emissions.
Chemistry World May 1, 2014 Phillip Broadwith	BASF to cut 260 jobs in nutrition and health German chemicals giant BASF is cutting 260 jobs over the next 18 months in its nutrition and health division.
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