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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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Roadmap Shows How Genetic Changes to Plants Affect Biofuel Production

Scientists have produced a new roadmap outlining how genetic changes can affect the oil production of plants commonly used to generate biofuel.

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Advances in Nanomaterials for Detecting Disease Biomarkers

By improving sensitivity and boosting signal amplification, nanomaterials are heralding a new era for biomarker detection.

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AI Tool Identifies Surgical Site Infections From Patient Photos

Researchers have developed an AI-based tool that can automatically identify surgical incisions and flag early signs of post-op infection. The tool could support patients recovering at home or in resource-limited settings.

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Advances in Volatile Organic Compounds Detection

Discover how scientists measure the air around us to track pollution and diagnose disease, including cancer and diabetes.

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New Insight Into Red Blood Cell Maturation Improves Lab-Grown Blood

Scientists have identified a key molecular trigger that facilitates the production of red blood cells, potentially accelerating the development of artificial blood.

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Mass Spectrometry in Space: Insights From a NASA Expert

Explore how mass spectrometry is transforming planetary science – delivering key data from space missions to Titan, Venus and beyond – with expert insights from a NASA expert.

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Neural Network Helps Scientists Analyze Giant Gut Microbe Datasets

A new neural network system is helping scientists to identify meaningful patterns between gut bacteria, their metabolites and human health.

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Industry Insight

Advancing Small Molecule Analysis For PFAS, Drugs and Contamination Detection

Learn how Bruker’s latest innovations are enhancing small molecule analysis for toxicology and environmental analysis.

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Graphene Foam Advances Lab-Grown Cartilage for Osteoarthritis Treatment

Researchers have developed a novel approach to making lab-grown cartilage, using electrically-conductive graphene foam to apply direct electrical stimulation during progenitor cell growth. The method results in mechanically stronger cartilage.

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Your Favorite AI Chatbot Might Be Exaggerating Scientific Findings

AI chatbots have a tendency to overgeneralize and misrepresent findings when asked to summarize scientific research papers and abstracts, a new study has found.

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