Robert Lea

Feature Writer

B.Sc. STEM

Robert is a Freelance Science Journalist with a STEM BSc. He specializes in Physics, Space, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Quantum Physics, and SciComm. Robert is an ABSW member, and aWCSJ 2019 and IOP Fellow.

Articles from Robert

How Nanotechnology can Enable Testing for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

A new nanotech breakthrough could help spot Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders early and assist in their treatment.

17 Mar 2021

Setting Sail with Graphene-Based Marine Coatings

Early results indicate positive forecasts for a graphene-based coating for commercial ship hulls.

11 Mar 2021

The First Graphene-Enhanced Concrete Hits the Market

The first graphene-enhanced concrete is about to hit the American market. April 2021 will see the culmination of a project between the Advanced Materials Division of Thomas Swan¹ and Concrene² — a UK-based nanotech company.

2 Mar 2021

Creating the Smallest Ever Microchips with Graphene “Nano-Origami”

Graphene and other 2D materials could be used to create tiny microchips through a folding process dubbed ‘nano-origami.’ The development could result in a new generation of smaller, faster, and greener ‘straintronic’ devices.

16 Feb 2021

A Form of Magnetism Emerges from ‘Magnetic Graphene’

A deeper understanding of superconductivity could be on the horizon, thanks to the discovery of a new form of magnetism.

10 Feb 2021

The Graphene-Based Biosensors that can Detect Blood Disorders

A new biosensor uses laser printed graphene to detect biomarkers at low concentrations and without prior labeling, thus providing a quick, cheap and efficient test for blood disorders.

4 Feb 2021

Pointing Graphene Nanochannel Water Filters in the Right Direction

New research indicates that a novel method of fabricating graphene stacks could greatly benefit water filtration.

25 Jan 2021

How Graphene Sensors Could Help Gather Rapid COVID Test Results

Researchers from CalTech have developed a standalone low-cost COVID-19 test that can deliver results in 10 minutes, at home, even for people showing no symptoms.

14 Jan 2021

How Gold Nanoparticles Can Be Used to Kill Bacteria

Researchers have identified the physical mechanism that allows gold nanoparticles to effectively kill bacteria. The finding could lead to wider applications in the medical field.

15 Dec 2020