Curtin University research has found tiny amounts of gold can be trapped inside pyrite, commonly known as “fool’s …
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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Imagine massaging your 3-year-old daughter’s feet, then you grab her little toes and curl them under her foot, …
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The most accurate distance measurement yet of ultra-diffuse galaxy (UDG) NGC1052-DF2 (DF2) confirms beyond any doubt that it …
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FeaturedMind & Spirit
Key Factors to Tackle Teenage Bullying and Suicidal Behaviors
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesScreening and early interventions to address loneliness, sleep disturbances, and alcohol consumption can help to reduce the association …
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Food
Consumers Will Pay More for Ready‑to‑Eat Meals Made With Fewer Ingredients
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost consumers care about the technology and the ingredients used to make their microwavable dinners and other shelf-ready …
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HealthMind & Spirit
Study Uncovers Details Behind the Body’s Response to Stress
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe biological mechanisms behind stress-related psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are poorly understood. New …
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FeaturedLeadership
Going With Your Gut Can Result in Better Decision-Making Than Using Detailed Data Methods
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesManagers who use the going with your gut strategy together with simple decision-making strategies may make equally good, …
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Technology
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Selects 24 Flight-Quality Heat-Vision ‘Eyes’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope team recently flight-certified all 24 of the detectors the mission needs. When …
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Space
Organic Molecules Offer Clues About Dying Stars and Outskirts of the Milky Way
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesUniversity of Arizona researchers have observed, in unprecedented detail and spatial resolution, organic molecules in planetary nebulae, or …
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This month, a Pentagon task force will release a long-awaited report that dug into a topic typically relegated …