On July 1, astronomers spotted an unusual high-speed object zooming toward the Sun. Dubbed 3I/ATLAS, the surprising space …
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
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Science Unmasked
Rare Wooden Tools From Stone Age China Reveal Plant-Based Lifestyle of Ancient Lakeside Humans
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAncient wooden tools found at a site in Gantangqing in southwestern China are approximately 300,000 years old, new …
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Science Unmasked
Where Do Giant Volcanic Eruptions Come From? New Study Finds Missing Link to ‘Blobs’ Deep Within Earth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesVolcanic eruptions at Earth’s surface have significant consequences. Smaller ones can scare tourists on Mount Etna or disrupt …
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Science Unmasked
The Oldest Rocks on Earth Are More Than 4 Billion Years Old
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEarth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name “Hadean” …
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Science Unmasked
Why Are We So Obsessed With Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn just the last several months, de-extinction — bringing back extinct species by recreating them or organisms that …
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There’s been much talk recently — especially among politicians — about productivity. And for good reason: Australia’s labour …
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Science Unmasked
Guests at a Feast in Iran’s Zagros Mountains 11,000 Years Ago Brought Wild Boars From All Across the Land
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHave you ever stopped by the grocery store on your way to a dinner party to grab a …
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Science Unmasked
Earth’s ‘Oldest’ Impact Crater Is Much Younger Than Previously Thought — New Study
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEver been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the “clocks” geologists use to date events can also …
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Technology
Scientists Look to Black Holes to Know Exactly Where We Are in the Universe. But Smartphones and Wi-Fi Are Blocking the View
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are …
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Technology
Australians Will Soon Need Their Age Checked to Log Into Online Search Tools — Here’s Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBy the end of this year, the experience of using search engines in Australia won’t be as simple …