Venus is an enigma. It’s the planet next door and yet reveals little about itself. An opaque blanket …
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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Space
Icy Clouds Could Have Kept Early Mars Warm Enough for Rivers and Lakes, Study Finds
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOne of the great puzzles of modern space science is neatly summed up by the view from NASA’s …
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Environment
Continental Crust Emerged 500 Million Years Earlier Than Previously Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe first emergence and persistence of the continental crust on Earth during the Archaean Eon (4 billion to …
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Asteroids can pose a threat to life on Earth, but they are also a valuable source of resources …
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Wells located near ancient folds and fractures in the bedrock beneath southeastern Wisconsin are more likely to contain …
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Environment
What Happens Below Earth’s Surface When the Most Powerful Earthquakes Occur
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAt 03:34 local time on February 27, 2010, Chile was struck by one of the most powerful earthquakes …
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Violent continental collisions and volcanic eruptions are not things normally associated with comfortable conditions for life. However, a …
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The discovery of a rare bone artifact near the Lower Murray River casts more light on the rich …
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Online marketers have seen the pattern: 95-98 percent of online visitors search for something, but the search never …
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A new book published today explains how the famous mummy Takabuti was likely to have been murdered over …