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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Total: 258
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Supercomputer Cracks Mystery of How To Make “Super-Diamond”
Supercomputer simulations have suggested new pathways for making "super-diamond", predicted to be 30% stronger than regular diamond.
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97% of Antarctic Seabirds Have Ingested Microplastic
A new review of seabird studies suggests that the vast majority of arctic and antarctic seabirds have ingested microplastic particles.
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Beer Byproduct Used in Marmite Can Also Recycle Electronic Waste
Brewer’s yeast – a byproduct of beer making that is also the basis for Marmite – could help recover metals from waste electronics.
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Self-Healing Cathode Material Could Make Lithium-Sulfur Batteries a Reality
The new cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries is healable and highly conductive.
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“Stressed Out” Drone Batteries Could Be Reassigned Less Demanding Jobs
High-stress take-offs can wear out drone batteries quickly, but those batteries may still have use elsewhere.
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Magnetic Airborne Particles Linked to Development of Alzheimer’s
Tiny magnetic particles in the air could be linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, a new study suggests.
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Concerned About Microplastics in Your Water? Consider Boiling It First
A new study has found that boiling water traps microplastic particles inside the limescale deposits that build up on a kettle’s inner surfaces, reducing a person's exposure to microplastics.
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New Materials for Reconstructive Surgery Make It Easier To Detect Damage
Researchers have developed an improved version of the gelatin-based materials used in plastic and reconstructive surgeries. Unlike previous implants, this one can be easily detected using an X-ray machine or computed tomography (CT) scanner.
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Washing Clothes Releases More Than Just Microplastics
Some of the supposed nanoplastics released during textile washing are not nanoplastics at all, but are actually clumps of water-insoluble oligomer molecules. The toxicity of these compounds is not known.
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Ancient Glue Suggests Neanderthals and Early Humans Had Similar Thought Patterns
A new study of stone tools from the Middle Palaeolithic period – between 120,000 and 40,000 years ago – suggests that Neanderthals might have had a higher level of cognition than previously thought.
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