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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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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Emergent and Evolving Battery Technologies
Download this listicle to learn more about evolving battery chemistries such as cobalt-free cathode materials and sodium-ion batteries.
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Researchers Develop Light-Responsive Material for Soft Robots
Researchers have designed a new, 3D-printable, light-responsive material that can be used to make machines that move without any electronics.
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Could Hydrogel Help Mend a Broken Heart?
Chemical engineers are one step closer to being able to repair damaged hearts, with researchers creating a new synthetic material that accurately mimics the biomechanical properties of fibrous human tissues.
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New Analysis Method Can Detect Forever Chemicals in Under Three Minutes
A new laboratory method can detect the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), more commonly known as "forever chemicals," in a matter of minutes.
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Researchers Design a “Pluripotent” Plastic for Multifunctional Use
Researchers have developed a new “pluripotent" plastic material that can take on many different forms and properties as needed.
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Producing Green Steel From Toxic Industrial Waste
Researchers have developed a new method for processing the waste created by aluminum production. The method extracts significant amounts of high-quality iron from the waste that can be used directly in steelmaking.
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