In a crystalline solid, the atoms form an ordered lattice. Crystalline solids respond elastically to small deformations: When the applied
Month: December 2018
Better Economy Could Mean Worse Nursing Home Care
In a good economy, the care at U.S. nursing homes falls because it’s harder to attract and keep staff, a
Harnessing the power of ‘spin orbit’ coupling in silicon: Scaling up quantum computation
Australian scientists have investigated new directions to scale up qubits – utilising the spin-orbit coupling of atom qubits – adding
Middle aged men in lyrca on the rise but ‘Mamils’ confined to weekends, affluent suburb
University of Sydney authors who led the research said the Mamil study was prompted by media attention given to depicting
Incontinence Drug May Cut Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors
Hot flashes, a common curse in menopause, can be especially bothersome after breast cancer. But a new study suggests an
Choice of surgery may affect quality of life for young breast cancer survivors
Even as more young women with breast cancer opt to have mastectomies, many experience a persistent decline in their sexual
Some people uncomfortable discontinuing cancer screening even when benefit is low
Get screened. Screening saves lives. It’s a simple message, but as screening recommendations become more complicated, what happens when the
More Are Seeking Mental Health Care, But Not Always Those Who Need It Most
On the surface, the news looks good for America’s mental health — a new report shows the rate of people
How ice particles promote the formation of radicals
The production of chlorofluorocarbons, which damage the ozone layer, has been banned as far as possible. However, other substances can
How fruit flies ended up in our fruit bowls
Fruit flies can be a scourge in our homes, but to date no-one has known how they became our uninvited