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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High Temperatures Linked to Increase in Drug and Alcohol-Related Hospital Visits
Rising hospital visits for alcohol- and substance-related disorders are being driven by warm weather, a new study has found. The researchers warn that this relationship could also be further affected by climate change.
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Scientists Uncover Biological Mechanism Underpinning Ginger’s Effect on Immune Function
New research has found that whole-ginger extracts can make neutrophils – a type of white blood cell – more resistant to neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation. This suggests potentially positive effects in the treatment of some autoimmune disorders.
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Genetically Modified Silkworms Produce Spider Silk Six Times Tougher Than Kevlar
For the first time, researchers have genetically modified common silkworms to produce full-length spider silk proteins. Such proteins can be used to produce fibers that are six times tougher than the Kevlar fiber used in bulletproof vests.
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Chameleon-Inspired Coating For Buildings Could Significantly Improve Energy Efficiency
Scientists have developed a new dual-purpose coating that can help to keep houses cool in summer and warm in winter, taking some unlikely inspiration from the skin of desert-dwelling chameleons.
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Researchers Develop a Self-Powered Sensor Made From Plants
A tiny sensor built from the stems of a grass-like plant could be used to power the next generation of wearable tech, a new study suggests. The plant material can be fashioned into an ideal foam material for use in triboelectric nanogenerators.
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Substituting Meat for Plant-Based Alternatives To Cut Global Emissions
If we switched half our meat and milk products to plant-based alternatives, global greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) could fall by up to 31% by 2050, new analysis suggests. A 50% substitution scenario could also reduce water usage and undernourishment levels significantly.
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Food Sector Could Achieve Net Negative Emissions by 2050
State-of-the-art agricultural technology and largescale changes to the global food system could help the sector achieve net negative greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – where the emission sinks exceed the production of emissions – by the year 2050.
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The Importance of Battery Materials Analysis
Batteries must be carefully scrutinized to ensure that they are safe for use. This article will discuss the role that battery materials analysis plays in maintaining the safety and quality of existing batteries and in the development of new and improved types.
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Plumbing Parts May Leak Dangerous Chemicals Into Drinking Water
Some of the additives used to make flexible rubber plumbing parts could be leaking into our drinking water, a new study suggests.
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Mixing Rock Into Soil Could Help Curb Rising Temperatures, Study Suggests
Analysis of mineral deposits dating back millions of years suggests that rock erosion could play a major role in helping the climate re-stabilize after periods of warming. Increasing current levels of exposed rock may help to control modern-day carbon emissions too, researchers suggest.
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