Robotic rovers are currently exploring the surface of Mars. Part of a rover’s mission is to survey the …
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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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, …
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American actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family has announced. In 2022, the 67-year-old action movie star …
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“Look at this,” says Erica’s message. She is poring over the very first images from the brand-new James …
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HealthFeatured
Covering Your Baby’s Pram With a Dry Cloth Can Increase the Temperature by Almost 4°.
by Troy OakesWe like to think of babies as tiny versions of ourselves. But babies aren’t simply miniature adults, especially …
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Peace and Conflict
The World of Surveillance Has Tried Everything From Schoolchildren to Trained Cats
by Troy OakesThe Chinese “spy balloon” shot down over the United States has brought the seemingly strange methods of surveillance …
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“Forever chemicals” stop your food from sticking to the pan. They prevent stains on clothes and carpets. They …
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The surgeon general is the “nation’s doctor” in the United States. He is tasked with giving Americans the …
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Experts have long understood that snakes can feel sound vibrations through the ground — what we call “tactile” …