Using new analyses, scientists have just found the last two of the five informational units of DNA and …
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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Hydrogen and oxygen ions escaping from Earth’s upper atmosphere and combining on the Moon could be one of …
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Determining the history of Mars, and how it formed and evolved over time, has been a goal of …
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Environment
Earliest Record of a Candidate Aurora Found in Chinese Annals
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA celestial event mentioned in an ancient Chinese text turns out to be the oldest known reference to …
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Technology
Ancient Namibian Stone Holds Key to Future Quantum Simulators
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA special form of light made using an ancient Namibian gemstone could be the key to new light-based …
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On Jan. 14, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that the Eurasian H5 strain of the highly pathogenic avian influenza — commonly …
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E-cigarettes, or vapes, are causing harm and risk introducing a new generation to smoking, warn experts from The …
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Space
The Largest Antenna Ever Tested in ESA’s Hertz Radio Frequency Test Chamber
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe largest antenna ever tested in ESA’s Hertz radio frequency test chamber is this 5-m diameter transponder antenna. …
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Environment
A Recent Study Links Fracking to Drinking Water Pollution and Infant Health Issues
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNew research documents for the first time link the pollution of public water supplies caused by shale gas …
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An enormous comet — approximately 80 miles across, more than twice the width of Rhode Island — is heading our way at …