Massive stars Astronomers commonly refer to massive stars as the chemical factories of the Universe. They generally end …
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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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 …
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Up to 6.5 million Indigenous Australians used “superhighways” to navigate the continent tens of thousands of years ago. …
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Health
Will Eating a Mediterranean Diet Protect Against Memory Loss and Dementia?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEating a Mediterranean diet that is rich in fish, vegetables, and olive oil may protect your brain from …
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Health
New Imaging Technique Captures How the Brain Moves in Stunning Detail
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images of the brain are usually meant to be static. But now, researchers from …
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Africa is often referred to as the cradle of humankind — the birthplace of our species, Homo sapiens. There …
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Few sites in the world preserve a continuous archaeological record spanning millions of years. Wonderwerk Cave, located in …