Scientists have been excavating the ruins of Tikal, an ancient Maya city in modern-day Guatemala, since the 1950s …
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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Using a diamond to concentrate a flash of light into a laser beam is nothing new, but researchers …
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Like the speed of an advancing race car driver, the winds in the outermost “lane” of Jupiter’s Great …
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AnimalsFeatured
Humanity Needs to Reconsider Its Impacts on the Ecosystem
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearch that was published in the journal Science by a team led by Dr. Chris Darimont from the University of Victoria has …
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Environment
Observations Confirm That Aerosols Formed From Plant Emitted Compounds Can Make Clouds Brighter
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAtmospheric aerosols scatter and absorb solar light, and influence the formation of clouds. However, these processes are not …
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ScienceTechnology
‘Back to Basics’ Approach Helps Unravel New Phase of Matter
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearchers used computer modeling to study potential new phases of matter known as prethermal discrete time crystals (DTCs). …
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Archaeology
Study Suggests Earliest Use of Bone Tools to Produce Clothing in Morocco 120,000 Years Ago
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA new study led by Arizona State University paleoanthropologist Curtis Marean and ASU doctoral graduate Emily Hallett details more than 60 bone …
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HealthFeatured
New Research Shows Diabetes Takes a Toll on Your Brain Too
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearchers are finding more and more evidence that diabetes not only takes a toll on the body, it also takes …
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Analysis of unique “fingerprints” in light emitted from material surrounding young stars has revealed “significant reservoirs” of large …
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ScienceFeatured
Watching Fish Can Improve Your Physical and Mental Well-Being
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearchers have found that watching fish at an aquarium or in a fish tank can improve your physical …