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Science Writer & Editor

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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.


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University of St Andrews  


Awards & Certifications


Chemistry Purdie scholarship awarded by the University of St Andrews · August 2013


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A pile of logs lie in front of a small forest clearing at a deforestation site.
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Carbon Offset Projects Are Overestimating Their Impact on Forest Preservation

Voluntary carbon offset schemes are overestimating how much deforestation they prevent, according to a new analysis by an international team of scientists and economists.
An aerial view of a dense tropical forest canopy
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Act Now To Save Tropical Forests From Climate Change Die-Offs, Researchers Warn

Global warming could see the leaves in the world's tropical forest canopies exceed the temperatures where photosynthesis starts to breakdown. But according to a new model, intervention to reduce carbon emissions could still avert this disaster.
A pile of small white silica particles against a black background.
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Silica Particles Are Not As Inert As We Thought

Under certain conditions, silica particles can accelerate the oxidization of key biomolecules, a new study has found.
A modern metal cauldron hangs over a small fire. There is snow on the ground behind the cooking site.
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Ancient Cauldrons Tell Us What the People of the Bronze Age Really Ate

The Bronze Age peoples of the Caucasus feasted on communal stews made from deer, sheep, goats and cows, a new study has found. The analysis stems from preserved samples of metal cooking cauldrons that still harbored the ancient animal proteins.
A close-up photo of a lit lamp and lampshade.
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Lampshades Gain New Purpose as Indoor Air Purifiers Thanks to New Catalyst Coating

Researchers have developed a new catalyst coating for lampshades that can take the heat generated by lightbulbs and use it to break down harmful indoor air pollutants.
An airfried 3D printed calamari ring on a sheet of aluminum foil.
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Is 3D Printed Seafood the Future of Sustainable Eating?

Researchers have used 3D printing to turn plant-based proteins into a viable seafood alternative that accurately mimics the texture and nutritional value of real fish. Such high-protein mock seafood options could help supplement the rising demand for sustainable food products.
An abstract particle physics illustration showing blue ball-like particles floating above a sea of blue waves.
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Physicists Confirm Existence of Massless “Demon” Particle

Physicists studying an exotic metal have uncovered new evidence proving the existence of the so-called “demon” particle – a previously unknown quasiparticle speculated to play an important role in mediating superconductivity.
The International Space Station pictured against the curvature of the Earth.
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International Space Station Air Pollutant Study Could Improve Spacecraft Design

A new analysis of spacecraft cabin dust has revealed the presence of numerous potentially dangerous airborne chemical contaminants. This could have implications for future spacecraft design, with some materials being avoided to reduce exposure risk.
An illustration of metallic dodecahedral shapes.
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Researchers Combat Corrosion To Reveal True Shape of Lithium for the First Time

Lithium atoms on a surface naturally form a rhombic dodecahedron – a 12-sided shape similar to d12 dice – when they are protected from corrosion. The discovery could have important consequences for the development of safer lithium metal batteries.
A greyscale picture of the sea shore, with the sun reflecting off of the sea's surface.
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The Maillard Reaction Helped Life On Earth To Thrive

The Maillard reaction – most known for its role in browning meat – may have played an important role in protecting early life on Earth, new research has found. The reaction locks organic carbon into the seafloor, limiting the amount of carbon dioxide that is released into the atmosphere.
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