Astronomers have found the ghostly remains of one of the Universe’s first stars inside a rare, ancient star …
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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Victor Camp has spent a lifetime studying volcanic eruptions all over the world, starting in Saudi Arabia, then …
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People living in urban areas have a lower risk of developing psychological distress and better overall health if …
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Environment
New Paper Points to Soil Pore Structure as Key to Carbon Storage
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAlexandra Kravchenko, Michigan State University professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, and several of …
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In the town of Utrecht in the Netherlands, many of the bus stop rooftops are covered in plants. …
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Environment
Researchers Recreate the Sun’s Solar Wind and Plasma ‘Burps’ on Earth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Sun’s solar wind affects nearly everything in the solar system. It can disrupt the function of Earth’s …
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Environment
Study Finds African Smoke Is Fertilizing Amazon Rainforest and Oceans
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA new study led by researchers at the University of Miami’s (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric …
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A byproduct of oil and gas production is a large quantity of toxic wastewater called brine. Well-drillers dispose …
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Space
More Known on Magnetic Fields That Surround the Earth and Other Planets
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesVast rings of electrically charged particles encircle the Earth and other planets. Now, a team of scientists has …
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Moons ejected from orbits around gas giant exoplanets could explain several astronomical mysteries, an international team of astronomers …