A new, Yale-led study suggests the 21st century will see an expansion of tropical storms — hurricanes, cyclones, 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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ArchaeologyFeatured
The Mysterious Home of the Maya Death Gods and the ‘Crystal Maiden’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the heart of Belize, lost in its jungle, lies a mysterious cave that when talked about seems …
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Was the Earth showered with radioactive debris from a series of massive supernova explosions between 3.2 and 1.7 …
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Archaeology
Does Population Size Explain the Evolution of Complex Cultures?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe idea that the size of populations determines their ability to develop complex cultures has been a growing …
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As you watch Eelume move its long black body underwater with its glowing eyes, nobody would think differently …
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The ability for humans to survive long-term space travel is now in doubt after mice returned from a …
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Ever since the book Moby-Dick was published in 1851, people have debated whether a sperm whale could actually sink ships …
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Environment
Dark Fiber Network Finds Missed Aftershocks in Chinese Earthquake
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesJust days after a 2020 magnitude 5.1 earthquake in Tangshan, China, researchers turned nearly 8 kilometers of unused …
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EnvironmentFeatured
Mysterious STEVE Light Emissions Emanate From Earth’s Magnetosphere
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFor years, amateur aurora watchers from Canada have noticed mysterious streaks of pale purple and green light that …
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Space
NASA’s Amazing Parker Solar Probe Has ‘Touched’ the Sun for the First Time
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOn April 28, 2021, at 0933 UT (3:33 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time), NASA’s Parker Solar Probe reached the …