BREAKTHROUGH IN HIGH-TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
Date: Thursday, August 18, 2005 @ 21:49:42 UTC
Topic: Science
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have made a major breakthrough towards the mechanism of high-temperature superconductivity. Results from studies of a crystal structure of a new chemical compound containing copper and ruthenium have provided valuable insight into the mechanism of high-temperature superconductivity. The new results have shown for the first time that the mechanism of high-temperature superconductivity (when there is no resistance to the flow of electrical current) is actually coupled to the crystal lattice.
Full story at http://www.physorg.com/news5893.html
ENCOURAGING MORE WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, August 18
Specific strategies to overcome bias
In order to remain technologically and scientifically competitive in an increasingly global society, the United States needs all the brainpower it has. Currently however, a significant brain drain is taking place as bias has created a significant barrier to women and under-represented groups from pursuing technological or scientific careers, according to the upcoming paper "More Women in Science," which will appear in the August 19, 2005 issue of the journal Science.
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