What do shooting stars and astronaut safety have in common? Both stem from the sub-microscopic rock fragments found …
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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Environment
Scientists Solve Mystery of Icy Plumes That May Foretell Deadly Supercell Thunderstorms
by Troy OakesThe most devastating tornadoes are often preceded by cloudy plumes of ice and water vapor billowing above severe …
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Viktor Kazachenko was from a village in northern Kazakhstan, and there was something quite strange happening in his village. …
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Have you ever seen someone skewer a balloon? It’s a great party trick and your kids will think …
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CrimeEditor's Pick
Child Sex Tourism: The Scale of the Abuse and What You Can Do to Help Stop It
by Troy OakesChild sex tourism (CST) is defined as the exploitation of children for sexual purposes by offenders who travel to …
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A lot of people enjoy scuba diving around the world. Imagine if you didn’t need air tanks and …
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Earth stopped spinning? Well, the speed of the Earth’s rotation …
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Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT), a team of astronomers has obtained the sharpest …
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I’m sure most people have heard of the Big Bang Theory, and how that was the very beginning of the universe. …
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Have you ever wondered why you can’t tickle yourself? Do you hate being tickled? Well, an expert in molecular …