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Science Writer & Editor

 at Technology Networks


Alexander is a science writer and editor for Technology Networks. He writes news and features for the Applied Sciences section, leading the site's coverage of topics relating to materials science and engineering.

Before joining Technology Networks in 2023, Alexander worked as a freelance science writer, reporting on a broad range of topics including cannabis science and policy, psychedelic drug research and environmental science. He holds a masters degree in Materials Chemistry from the University of St Andrews, Scotland.


Education


University of St Andrews  


Awards & Certifications


Chemistry Purdie scholarship awarded by the University of St Andrews · August 2013


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Published Content
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Two scientists stretching the new battery between their gloved fingers. The battery looks like a thin sheet of plastic, with a black liquid electrode in a spiral pattern at its center.
News

Stretchable Fluid Battery Can Flex Without Losing Power

Scientists have developed a fluid, stretchable battery ideal for wearable electronics, offering flexibility and future-proof power for health tech and more.
A close-up photograph of brown quilted leather.
Article

Plant-Based Leather: The Future of Sustainable Fashion?

Explore the growing trend of plant-based leather, a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials in the fashion industry.
PFAS spelled out using wooden scrabble tiles
News

Ball-Milling Destroys PFAS While Recycling Valuable Fluorine

Researchers have developed a new method for destroying many types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that also recovers their fluorine content for future use. The technique could help make fluorochemistry more sustainable, they say.
A collection of small plastic particles scooped up on someone's fingers
Article

Microplastics in the Body: A Cause for Concern?

Recent studies have discovered microplastics inside human organs, the brain and the blood. But does this accumulation of plastic have any adverse effect on our health? Experts suggest that more research is still needed.
A small pile of white mineral in a shallow glass dish
News

Carbon-Negative Building Material Made From Seawater and CO2

Researchers have successfully developed a new carbon-negative material using seawater, electricity and carbon dioxide. The material can store half its weight in trapped CO2 and could be used as an ingredient in concrete and cement.
A computer motherboard
News

Flame Retardant Polymers Act As Trojan Horse for Toxic Small Chemicals

New research shows that flame retardant polymers can break down into toxic chemicals, raising concerns about their environmental and health impacts.
A woman tears open a packet of artificial sweetener above a coffee cup.
News

Sweeteners Linked to Blood Vessel Inflammation, But Experts Urge Caution

Does aspartame increase heart disease risk? A new study in mice suggests a link, but experts caution against jumping to conclusions.
A man looks to the side while tapping a wireless earbud in his ear.
Article

Why Does One Earbud Always Die Before the Other? These Researchers Want to Find Out

Conventional battery failure analysis usually takes place in controlled laboratory settings that are not reflective of real-world electronics use. Now, scientists are examining complete electronic devices to study their battery life.
A river flows between two grassy cliffs.
News

“Molecular Cage” Could Help Remove Drugs and Chemical Pollutants From Water

Researchers have developed a new material that could help to remove unwanted pollutants — including leftover medicines and synthetic chemicals — from our waterways.
An aerial image of several hard-boiled eggs
News

How To Cook the Perfect Boiled Egg, According to Science

Scientists have cracked the code for making a perfect boiled egg. Their new periodic cooking technique delivers a boiled egg with a fully set white and a still-velvety yolk.
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