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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

University of St Andrews

Awards & Certifications

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

Areas of Expertise

Battery Science

Food and Beverage Analysis

Materials Science

Applied Sciences

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Published Content

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Emerging PFAS

Download this infographic to explore what emerging per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are, the sources of emerging PFAS in the environment and how these compounds are detected.

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Scientists Solve Mystery of How Caterpillars Heal Their Wounds in Seconds

Understanding how caterpillar blood clots in a matter of seconds could help scientists develop emergency drugs for stopping blood loss after trauma.

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Scientists Make an Implantable Battery That Runs on the Body’s Own Oxygen

The biocompatible, implantable sodium—oxygen battery has been used successfully in a new animal trial.

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Researchers Develop Biodegradable Plastic That Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind

The new plant-based polymers biodegrade in under seven months, even at the microplastic level.

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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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