To the surprise of many planetary scientists, the oxidized iron mineral hematite has been discovered at high latitudes …
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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In the great nature vs. nurture debate, nature just got a win. UCI research led by Amal Alachkar found …
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Computer simulations are showing astrophysicists how massive clumps of gas within galaxies scatter some stars from their orbits, …
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Space
Hubble Data Suggests an Ingredient Is Missing From Current Dark Matter Theories
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDark matter is the invisible glue that keeps stars, dust, and gas together in a galaxy. This mysterious …
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Environment
Study Reveals Soil Is a Significant Carbon Sequestration Driver
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs harmful atmospheric carbon dioxide levels continue to increase, understanding the planet’s carbon balance is increasingly important. A …
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Like many who grew up in East Germany, Dr. Gert Lube always yearned to travel and explore different …
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Recent science missions and results are bringing the search for life closer to home. Scientists at the Center …
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Environment
Volcanic Ash May Have a Bigger Impact on the Climate Than We Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen volcanos erupt, these geologic monsters produce tremendous clouds of volcanic ash and dust — plumes that can …
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As missions like NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, TESS, and Kepler continue to provide insights into the properties of exoplanets (planets around other …
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Animals
Wolves Have Been Caring for the Pack for at Least 1.3 Million Years
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWolves today live and hunt in packs, which helps them take down large prey. But when did this …