Humans evolved in an atmosphere containing roughly 200-300 parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide (CO₂). Today, that …
Troy Oakes
Troy Oakes
Troy was born and raised in Australia and has always wanted to know why and how things work, which led him to his love for science. He is a professional photographer and enjoys taking pictures of Australia's beautiful landscapes. He is also a professional storm chaser where he currently lives in Hervey Bay, Australia.
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Science Unmasked
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Science
Australia May Ban Infant Formula Advertising. Here’s What the Online Ads Actually Say
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe federal government released a consultation paper seeking input on whether it should introduce legislation to prevent or …
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Science Unmasked
Oil, Petrol, Gasoline: A Chemical Engineer Explains How Crude Oil Turns Into Fuel
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs the U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalates, so too does the global oil crisis. The effective closure of …
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Science
Microbes in Antarctica Survive the Freezing and Dark Winter by Living on Air
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWinter in Antarctica is long and dark. Temperatures remain well below freezing. In many places, the Sun sets …
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Science Unmasked
Dogs Can Detect Trafficked Wildlife Hidden in Shipping Containers From Tiny Air Samples
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTrafficked wildlife is a global crisis impacting at least 4,000 species of plants and animals, including mammals, reptiles, …
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Science Unmasked
New Fossil Reveals the Weird ‘Tooth Cushions’ of an Apex Predator From 425 Million Years Ago
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRoughly 425 million years ago, in the warm seas over what is now southern China, there lived a …
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Technology
Are Google’s ‘Preferred Sources’ a Good Thing for Online News?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhy do you see the results you do when you search for information online? It’s a complex mix …
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Science Unmasked
Wasps and Frogs Keep Evolving a Crucial Pain Molecule in Their Venom. Now We Know Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe next time you stub your toe, get pricked with a needle, or have your fingers jammed in …
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Science Unmasked
Raincoat No Longer Waterproof? A Textile Scientist Explains Why — and How to Fix It
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour, your undershirt …
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Technology
Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’: Why Laser Weapons Are No Longer Science Fiction
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs conflict escalates following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, and Iran’s subsequent retaliatory strikes, reports have …