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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THCA Vs THC: What Are the Differences?
No matter how potent a cannabis strain might claim to be, there is almost no THC present in the raw cannabis plant material. So where does it come from?
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Don’t Use THC Vapes, Says FDA, As Lung Injury Toll Tops 1000
In light of the vaping-related lung disease outbreak across the US, the Food and Drug Administration is strengthening its consumer warnings for vape products.
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CBDA Vs CBD: What Are the Differences?
It's the precursor of CBD, but does CBDA have the same properties and promise as its more famous cannabis creation?
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What Is Science Telling Us About Soil Testing and Treatment?
Just as soil testing is important to the farmer, working to improve upon current soil testing methods is important to the agricultural scientist. By ensuring that farmers and agricultural workers have access to the best possible soil testing tools, they will then be more able to protect and improve the health of their land as needed.
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Is Vaping Marijuana Safe?
A "vaping crisis" has hit the US and several cases have involved THC. So is vaping marijuana safe? Here’s everything the cannabis industry should know about the vaping illness outbreak.
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Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy: What Does the Research Say?
Managing recurrent seizures can be constant struggle for the millions affected by epileptic conditions. But could cannabis be a new, effective treatment?
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Testing the Water: The Top Techniques for Moisture Content Analysis In Cannabis
The determination of moisture content is a critical test to ensure the accuracy of cannabinoid profiling, enhance the curing process, help predict microbial contamination risk and even prove extraction efficiency.
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CBD Could Cause Liver Damage at High Doses, Says Study
Recently published research examines links between CBD doses and the potential for developing “hepatotoxicity” — drug-induced liver damage.
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Advances in Cannabis Extraction Techniques
The adoption of high-tech industrial machinery and chemical apparatus is allowing the cannabis industry to break free from the extraction methods of the past to experiment with new and exciting approaches.
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Can Cannabinoids Treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
A new scientific review hints that cannabinoids could well be an effective treatment for the disorder.
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