Freelance Science Writer & Journalist
RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years, where he also worked on the site’s SEO and editorial AI strategies. He created the site’s podcast, Opinionated Science, in 2020. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.
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Published Content
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Is DNA the Future of Digital Data Storage?
At the intersection of electronics and biology, the field of DNA data storage aims to develop tools that might enable us to store vast amounts of data in an incredibly safe way: on genetic code. We discussed the field with Twist Bioscience's CEO and co-founder, Emily Leproust.
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Can Supercomputers Break Down Data Silos?
The University of Southampton have recently unveiled their new supercomputer, Iridis. We spoke to Oz Parchment, the University's Director of iSolutions, to find out how Iridis's power can be used to break through barriers preventing collaboration in research.
Industry Insight
Is Iceland the Future of Cheaper, Greener Supercomputing?
We talked to Spencer Lamb, Verne Global’s Director of Research, to find out more about why Iceland could be a cheap, green solution for the data demands of modern research.
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Are Carbon Nanotubes a New Asbestos?
Used in myriad applications and showered with praise by researchers, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are hailed as a "wonder material" for materials science. This lofty position may be jeopardized by a new study that shows CNTs can induce the fatal cancer mesothelioma in the same way as asbestos.
News
Averting the Antibiotic Resistance Apocalypse
Drug-resistant bacteria are often seen as an inevitability but new research shows how science is fighting back.
Infographic
Cloud-Based Informatics: A Revolution for Research
Modern-day research produces a vast amount of information. The cloud provides a solution for those drowning in this data deluge, and this infographic reviews how cloud-based solutions work and how they can benefit your research.
Industry Insight
Improving Data Handling and Reliability with Lab Automation
We caught up with Malcolm Crook, Director at PAA, to discuss how automation can benefit pharmaceutical and biotech research and their latest offerings at SLAS2018.
Industry Insight
Harnessing Big Data in the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
We recently spoke to Dr Samuel L. Volchenboum to learn more about his current research within the areas of pediatric cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. He discusses current challenges of harnessing data and informatics, and strategies for optimizing data to enhance the impact of research.
Industry Insight
Targeting Your Best Clinical Candidate With Self Guided Data Discovery and Analysis
We spoke with Daniel Weaver, Senior Product Manager for PerkinElmer, to find out more about their new platform PerkinElmer Signals™ Lead Discovery (SLD).
Industry Insight
The Many Silver Linings of Cloud-Based Data Analytics
We talk with Riffyn's CEO, Timothy Gardner, on cloud-based data analytics' role in improving discovery, reproducibility, and scalability in life sciences research.
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