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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Alternative Pesticide Screening Techniques for the Agricultural Industry
The development of technical grade pesticides has enabled farmers to reduce crop losses, but it is important to recognize that pesticides are toxic by design, and so it is also important to have sufficient technology to monitor their presence in our produce and on our farmland. We take a look at some alternative techniques that are being applied to this issue.
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Medical Marijuana for Fibromyalgia: What Does the Research Say?
Managing the chronic pain condition is a constant battle for the millions of people it affects around the world. But could cannabis be a new, effective treatment?
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CBD Could Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Says New Study
The first-of-its-kind study demonstrates how the cannabinoid can be used to treat intestinal permeability.
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Nanomaterials in Wastewater: Emerging Contaminant or Promising Treatment?
One of the most exciting fields opening up as a result of efforts to identify new or unforeseen hazards to our waterways and effective methods for treating contaminated wastewater and industrial effluents is the study of nanomaterials and nanotechnology; both as an emerging contaminant in industrial effluents, and a potentially useful tool for water filtration and purification.
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Understanding Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Often thought to result from chronic marijuana use, could CBS have a more complex cause?
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Medical Cannabis Greatly Reduces Use of Benzodiazepine in Patients
New study finds that prescribing medical cannabis regular users of benzodiazepine may reduce the number of patients using the drug, patients also reported a better quality of life.
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Toxic Lead Discovered in California Vape Cartridges
Dangerous levels of lead contamination have been found in vape cartridges. California's newly revised and strict regulations mean that many vape carts are failing at the point of testing.
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Washington State Cannabis Regulators Consider Mandatory Pesticide Testing
Regulators are looking at instilling pesticide testing and tighter regulations following cannabis recall in California. Washington's lack of a cannabis testing program is now facing scrutiny and a call to get up-to-date on testing issues.
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Cannabis Tolerance: What Does the Evidence Say?
Tolerence to cannabis takes on many forms - cognitive effects and intoxication included. But what do we know about tolerence levels in regular and non-regular users?
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Strong Link Observed Between Common Cannabis Growth Practices and Use of Chemical Additives
With cannabis cultivation taking off in a big way, safety considerations have never been so important.
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