What would we do if we spotted a hazardous asteroid on a collision course with Earth? Could we …
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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Space
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[Note: Pholcodine is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United …
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We have long been fascinated with the idea of alien life. The earliest written record presenting the idea …
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Health
We Need to Treat Dangerous Selfies Like the Public Health Hazard They Really Are
by Troy OakesSelfies have been called everything from an art form to narcissistic and a sign of a dysfunctional society. …
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Delirium is a sudden decline in a person’s usual mental function. It occurs when signals in the brain …
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Environment
Aussie Native Bees Steal the Show With Unique Social and Foraging Behaviors
by Troy OakesAustralian native bees have evolved complex social structures and foraging behaviors that help biologists answer longstanding questions, such …
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Archaeology
Extinct Elephant Birds Were 3 Meters Tall and Weighed 700kg. Now, DNA From Fossil Eggshells Reveals How They Lived
by Troy OakesMadagascar’s extinct elephant birds — the largest birds ever to have lived — have captured the public’s interest …
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Robotic rovers are currently exploring the surface of Mars. Part of a rover’s mission is to survey the …
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The majority of classes in Australian primary schools are made up of children from the same grade. The …
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Environment
In a New Study, We’ve Observed Clues that Distinguish the Very Deepest Part of Earth’s Core
by Troy OakesNot so long ago, Earth’s interior was thought to be made up of four layers: the crust, mantle, …