Michael Greenwood

Feature Writer

B.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc. Drug Design and Discovery

Michael graduated from the University of Salford with a PhD in Biochemistry in 2023, and has keen research interests towards nanotechnology and its application to biological systems. Michael has written on a wide range of science communication and news topics within the life sciences and related fields since 2019, and engages extensively with current developments in journal publications.

Articles from Michael

The Rise of Composite Materials in Advanced Construction

Composite materials are those constructed from two or more constituent materials, generating novel or enhanced properties such as mechanical and thermal resistance, vibration damping, corrosion resistance, and so on. These materials are increasingly exploited in construction projects on every scale, allowing more ambitious, durable, and technologically advanced installations to be realized.

3 Jan 2024

How to Build Wildfire-Resistant Buildings

This article will discuss some of the aspects that determine building survivability during wildfires and how buildings and communities can be made more fire-resistant.

18 Sep 2023

Urban Planning and Green Spaces: Balancing Development and Nature in Cities

The way in which green spaces are incorporated into cities and urban spaces requires careful planning to make the best of the space without impeding development, and is unique to the issues and challenges faced by the individual city and its inhabitants. This article will discuss some of the primary methods of incorporating green spaces into urban planning and their key benefits.

18 Aug 2023

Construction Trends