Weird Oxygen Bonding Under Pressure Explained Aug 8, 2008
is well known in organic chemistry and the electron delocalization in cluster orbitals provides several potentials for technical applications. "It is exciting to find that oxygen forms molecular clusters under high pressure through similar mechanism and this opens a possibility for new forms of materials at high pressure with potential for technical applications," Meng concluded. (Science Daily)
Benzene-like Electron Delocalization Of Important Molecule Confirmed Jun 25, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 24, 2008) Researchers in the lab of University of Oregon chemist Shih-Yuan Liu have successfully synthesized and structurally characterized boron-nitrogen compounds that are isoelectronic and isostructural to the fundamentally important benzene molecule. Given the appearance of benzene derivatives in biomedical research and materials science, the boron-nitrogen substituted analogues could potentially play a pivotal role in these areas. (Science Daily)
Researchers confirm benzene-like electron delocalization of important molecule Jun 20, 2008
Public release date: 19-Jun-2008. UO team's findings could pave way for synthetic compounds useful in drug discovery and materials science. (EurekAlert!)
Rutgers physicists show how electrons 'gain weight' in metal compounds near absolute zero Nov 2, 2007
But as the temperature drops, the electrons exhibit coherent behavior, or delocalization from their atoms. At 50 degrees above absolute zero, or 50 degrees Kelvin, the researchers clearly observe quasiparticles as electrons interact with each other and other electrons in the metal known as conduction electrons. (EurekAlert!)
Can Europe Age Gracefully? Part II Mar 31, 2007
A general European perspective tends to view globalization through its downsides: increased competition, delocalization of enterprises to cheap labor countries, unwanted immigration, insecurity and job losses. For France, which after 50-plus years of state-driven mollycoddling has become a nation of risk-averse functionaries, globalization has produced a terrible jolt. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
Spotlight: Selling globalization to France Mar 9, 2007
Meanwhile, in France the term globalization has become synonymous with "delocalization," or the migration of jobs abroad. It was here that the image of the Polish plumber blossomed and that a mix of rumored and real foreign takeover bids led to government maneuvers to keep national champions in French hands. (International Herald Tribune -- Money Report)
EU to Urge China to Open Economy Further Oct 23, 2006
"We need to send a message to our constituents that openness is good but also that our relationship must go both ways and is not just about trade deficits and delocalization.". EU governments and businesses are divided between fears of China's cheap exports and excitement about the huge potential of the country's internal market, as well as the competitiveness gains for European companies which manufacture in China. (Newsmax)
EU's Weak Means To Combat Globalization Mar 18, 2006
Uncompetitive workers: Globalization has accelerated the pace of economic change and delocalization in the EU. The European Commission estimates that up to 20% of all permanent lay-offs in the EU are the result of increased international trade. There is also evidence that trade-displaced workers take longer to find new employment than other workers, and accept larger pay-cuts. (Forbes -- Business)
