Ishikawa, Japan - We might imagine crystals to be perfect structures, but they are, in fact, often plagued with “defects.” Curiously enough, such defects often appear due to atoms undergoing ...

The collarbone, or clavicle, is a long, thin bone between the breastbone or sternum and the shoulder. A collarbone dislocation occurs when the collarbone moves out of its usual position, often due to ...

Creeps are characterized as time-dependent permanent deformations that occur under constant stress at elevated temperatures. The material composition determines the onset of creep. For example, steel ...