In the Stone Age, pendants with potent symbolism were made from animal teeth and bones, adorning clothes or …
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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This landscape of “mountains” and “valleys” speckled with glittering stars is actually the edge of a nearby, young, …
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Georgia State University anthropologist Dr. Jeffrey Glover grew up in metro Atlanta, but speaking to him, it sounds like …
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought the threat of nuclear warfare to the forefront. But how would modern …
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Although the Earth has long been studied in detail, some fundamental questions have still to be answered. One …
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Space
NASA Experiment Suggests the Need to Dig Deep for Evidence of Life on Mars
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAccording to a new NASA laboratory experiment, rovers may have to dig about 6.6 feet (two meters) or …
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Space
Can Long-Term Liquid Water Also Be Found on Non-Earth-Like Planets?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLiquid water is an important prerequisite for life to develop on a planet. As researchers from the University …
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An innovative scientific instrument may be a game-changer in the search for signs of extraterrestrial life. The Compact …
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Health
Early Childhood Experiences May Lead to Irreversible Changes in the Brain
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesChanges in the brain caused by early childhood experiences are not entirely irreversible. This is the conclusion reached …
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Technology
Axial Higgs Mode: Elusive Particle Discovered in a Material Through Tabletop Experiment
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAn interdisciplinary team led by Boston College physicists has discovered a new particle — or previously undetectable quantum …