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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Carbon-Negative Building Material Made From Seawater and CO2
Researchers have successfully developed a new carbon-negative material using seawater, electricity and carbon dioxide. The material can store half its weight in trapped CO2 and could be used as an ingredient in concrete and cement.
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Flame Retardant Polymers Act As Trojan Horse for Toxic Small Chemicals
New research shows that flame retardant polymers can break down into toxic chemicals, raising concerns about their environmental and health impacts.
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Sweeteners Linked to Blood Vessel Inflammation, But Experts Urge Caution
Does aspartame increase heart disease risk? A new study in mice suggests a link, but experts caution against jumping to conclusions.
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Why Does One Earbud Always Die Before the Other? These Researchers Want to Find Out
Conventional battery failure analysis usually takes place in controlled laboratory settings that are not reflective of real-world electronics use. Now, scientists are examining complete electronic devices to study their battery life.
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“Molecular Cage” Could Help Remove Drugs and Chemical Pollutants From Water
Researchers have developed a new material that could help to remove unwanted pollutants — including leftover medicines and synthetic chemicals — from our waterways.
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How To Cook the Perfect Boiled Egg, According to Science
Scientists have cracked the code for making a perfect boiled egg. Their new periodic cooking technique delivers a boiled egg with a fully set white and a still-velvety yolk.
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Silver Nanoparticles in Packaging Can Contaminate Dry Foods
New research suggests that silver nanoparticles can leach out of antimicrobial plastic packaging and contaminate solid foods.
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Piezoelectric Biomaterial Offers Treatment Hope For Central Nervous System Injuries
Researchers have developed a new electrically active biomaterial that can be transplanted into the body to improve recovery following central nervous system injuries. The material acts as a scaffold that also provides electrical stimulation.
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Microbial Battery Uses Fungi To Power Off-Grid Electronics
Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind, 3D-printed cellulose-based fungal microbial fuel cell (MFC). The device is powerful enough to operate small sensors and could be used in agriculture or rural research.
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How Is AI Accelerating the Discovery of New Materials?
With the advent of machine learning and artificial intelligence, materials science could be poised to take its next big leap in efficiency since the introduction of computational chemistry.
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