A special form of light made using an ancient Namibian gemstone could be the key to new light-based …
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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On Jan. 14, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that the Eurasian H5 strain of the highly pathogenic avian influenza — commonly …
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E-cigarettes, or vapes, are causing harm and risk introducing a new generation to smoking, warn experts from The …
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The largest antenna ever tested in ESA’s Hertz radio frequency test chamber is this 5-m diameter transponder antenna. …
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Environment
A Recent Study Links Fracking to Drinking Water Pollution and Infant Health Issues
by Troy OakesNew research documents for the first time link the pollution of public water supplies caused by shale gas …
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An enormous comet — approximately 80 miles across, more than twice the width of Rhode Island — is heading our way at …
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Philadelphia is the poorest large city in the United States. It’s also unusual in having a high proportion …
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Are we all imagining the same thing when we listen to music, or are our experiences hopelessly subjective? …
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Physicists know about the huge chasm between quantum physics and the theory of gravity. However, in recent decades, …
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A first-of-its-kind study led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers reveals why liquid droplets have the ability …