On Feb. 22, 1906, German astrophotographer Max Wolf helped reshape our understanding of the solar system by discovering …
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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FeaturedSpace
Successful Engine Test Brings Australian Space Launch Capability a Step Closer
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAn Australian research consortium has successfully tested a next-generation propulsion system that could enable high-speed flight and space …
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FeaturedSpace
New Study Suggests Supermassive Black Holes Could Form From Dark Matter
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA new theoretical study has proposed a novel mechanism for the creation of supermassive black holes from dark …
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After traveling several billion miles toward the Sun, a wayward young comet-like object orbiting among the giant planets …
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FeaturedEnvironment
Gulf Stream System at its Weakest in Over a Millennium
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNever before in over 1,000 years has the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), also known as the Gulf …
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FeaturedPeace and Conflict
Israelis Unwilling to Risk Two-State Solution
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIsraelis across the political spectrum prefer the status quo to the two-state solution, and Palestinians are only willing …
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Breastfeeding mothers who have COVID-19 transfer milk-borne COVID-19 antibodies to their babies without passing along the SARS-CoV-2 virus, …
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An international team of astronomers has published a map of the sky showing over 25,000 supermassive black holes. …
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Environment
Ancient Tree Points to a Turning Point in Earth’s History 42,000 Years Ago
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAn ancient tree shows the temporary breakdown of Earth’s magnetic field 42,000 years ago that sparked major climate …
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New observations of the first black hole ever detected have led astronomers to question what they know about …