The chances of being struck by lightning are less than one in a million, but those odds shortened …
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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Human Rights
Iranian Regime ‘Doubling Down’ on Media Manipulation in Response to Recent Protests
by Troy OakesThe Iranian regime is “doubling down” on the manipulation of media in response to recent protests to create …
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Space
Polarized X-Rays Reveal Shape, Orientation of Extremely Hot Matter Around Black Hole
by Troy OakesResearchers’ recent observations of a stellar-mass black hole called Cygnus X-1 reveal new details about the configuration of …
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An international research team led by the University of Minnesota has measured the size of a supernova that …
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The alphabet was invented around 1800 BCE and was used by the Canaanites and later by most other …
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It may be known as a rocky, red planet, but the evidence is mounting that salty water exists …
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Research into quantum engineering may provide several significant advancements in optical sensor technology, but optical loss and signal …
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Several theories about how the Earth and the Moon were formed, most involving a giant impact. They vary …
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Quantum computers are becoming ever more complex and powerful. Researchers at the University of Innsbruck, in collaboration with …
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Using data from ESA’s Gaia astrometry mission, astronomers have identified the closest known black hole, less than 1,600 …