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
Awards & Certifications
Chemistry Purdie scholarship awarded by the University of St Andrews · August 2013
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Published Content
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News
Researchers Develop AI “Scientist” To Self-Drive Materials Discovery Experiments
A new AI-based method for efficient data collection could help scientists overcome complex challenges in materials discovery and design, allowing for greater precision and speed than ever before.
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Ultrafast Laser Tech Can Spot Atomic-Level Defects in Semiconductors
By combining high-resolution microscopy with ultrafast laser pulses, physicists can spot single-atom “defects” on a semiconductor surface.
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Researchers Develop New Tunable Anti-Counterfeiting Material
Researchers have developed a new, tunable persistent luminescence (PersL) nanomaterial that can be used in anti-counterfeiting labels to make currency and important documents even harder to forge.
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Researchers Create “Glassy Gels”, A New Class of Materials
Researchers have created a new class of materials that blends the hardness of glass with the stretchability of gels. The new materials – “glassy gels” – can stretch up to five times their original length without breaking.
Industry Insight
Optimizing Analytical Tools To Accelerate Translational Research
John Lesica, president of chromatography and mass spectrometry at Thermo Fisher Scientific, joined Technology Networks for an interview at this year's American Society for Mass Spectrometry event.
Industry Insight
Driving Sensitivity and Resilience in Mass Spectrometry at ASMS 2024
Technology Networks joined SCIEX for a discussion about the company’s latest product launches at this year’s ASMS conference.
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New Method Optimizes Lithium Extraction From Seawater and Groundwater
Scientists have demonstrated a new method to extract valuable lithium from very dilute liquids – including seawater, groundwater and the “flowback water” generated from fracking and offshore oil drilling operations.
Industry Insight
Pushing the Boundaries of Biological Discovery in Proteomics
Dr. Omid Farokhzad, chair and CEO at Seer, discusses how to achieve deep, unbiased and scalable analysis of the proteome at speed at ASMS 2024.
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Groundbreaking Study Finds Metals Actually Get Stronger When Hot
Metal normally gets soft and malleable when heated. However, a new study suggests that this is not always the case. Metal sheets struck by fast-moving projectiles appear to be stronger at impact when they are hot, compared to room temperature.
Industry Insight
Unraveling the Impact of PFAS
At analytica 2024, Technology Networks spoke with Dr. Susanne Soelter, field application specialist at Agilent, to learn more about the impact of PFAS and the challenges that come with PFAS testing.
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