New ways of tackling the threat that space junk debris in our skies poses are being explored by …
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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Health
Do You Know Why Your Eyes Go Red After a Swim? It’s Not the Chlorine
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThis is a story that may just stop you from going for a swim in your local pool. Do …
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A new study, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and reported in the journal Physical Review D, suggests …
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Within 200 years, the wealthy are likely to become “god-like” cyborgs, with the poor dying out, a historian has claimed. …
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There are a lot of brain myths that you probably hear all the time, and simply take for granted …
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Researchers at Yale have answered a long-debated question about which competing model of evolution works best. They have come up with …
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Space
Satellite in Sun’s Backyard Unravels the Origins of Interplanetary Dust
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhat do shooting stars and astronaut safety have in common? Both stem from the sub-microscopic rock fragments found …
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Environment
Scientists Solve Mystery of Icy Plumes That May Foretell Deadly Supercell Thunderstorms
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe most devastating tornadoes are often preceded by cloudy plumes of ice and water vapor billowing above severe …
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MysteriesFeatured
Mysterious ‘Sleeping Sickness’ Hit Town in Northern Kazakhstan
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesViktor Kazachenko was from a village in northern Kazakhstan, and there was something quite strange happening in his village. …
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Have you ever seen someone skewer a balloon? It’s a great party trick and your kids will think …