From a virus that may contribute to obesity, to using sewage to track illegal drug use, to new ways to store hydrogen for fuel cells, the research presented at the American Chemical Society meeting this week spanned a wide spectrum.

This hour the president of the American Chemical Society joins host Ira Flatow for a rundown of the latest chemistry news. We'll also get her thoughts on women in the sciences, how chemistry can go greener, and how we can make sure that nanotechnology is safe.

Plus, are you not ready to call an end to summer yet? Neither are we. So grab your backpack and the kids, because Science Friday is going on a camping trip. Call in with your questions and comments at 1-800-989-8255 (3-4 Eastern). Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests:
Catherine "Katie" Hunt
President, American Chemical Society
Leader for Technology Partnerships, Rohm and Haas
Springhouse, Pennsylvania

Jennifer Field
Professor, Environmental Molecular Toxicology
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon

Magdalena Pasarica
Post Doctoral Researcher, Viruses and Obesity
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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Lynn Brunelle
Author, "Camp Out!: The Ultimate Kids' Guide" (Workman Publishing Company, 2007)
Bainbridge, Washington

Books/Articles Discussed:

"Camp Out!: The Ultimate Kids' Guide" by Lynne Brunelle. Workman Publishing Company, 2007.

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This segment produced by Annette Heist