When we think of space, we think of big and empty, but when it comes to Earth’s orbit, …
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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Environment
Researchers Find Greenland Glacial Meltwaters Rich in Mercury
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNew research shows that concentrations of the toxic element mercury in rivers and fjords connected to the Greenland …
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Environment
Seafloor Megablocks Reveal Half of Anak Krakatau Collapsed into the Sea, Causing the 2018 Sunda Strait Tsunami, Indonesia
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDr. James Hunt from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), in partnership with Professor Dave Tappin from the British …
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Environment
Scientists Sound Alarm About Unprecedented Mercury Accumulation in Pacific Ocean Trenches
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA multinational team of scientists has discovered mercury accumulation in the deepest trenches of the Pacific Ocean that …
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The Milky Way is a spiral galaxy, which means that it is composed, among other components, of a …
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Space
New Research Reveals Hidden Processes at Work in the Hearts of Massive Stars
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMassive stars Astronomers commonly refer to massive stars as the chemical factories of the Universe. They generally end …
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A team including Northwestern University astrophysicists has developed the most realistic, highest-resolution 3D simulation of stars being born …
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Mind & Spirit
Proposed SpaceX Base Threatens Lands and Livelihoods in Papua
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe SpaceX project could affect a small island in Papua. Elon Musk’s proposed SpaceX base in Biak, Papua, …
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Sustainable Living
New Technology Converts Waste Plastics Into Jet Fuel in an Hour
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearchers have developed an innovative way to convert waste plastics into ingredients for jet fuel and other valuable …
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Does a sensitive brain lead to people becoming raw and overwhelmed after months of a pandemic, compounded by …