Archaeologists have learned a lot about our ancestors by rummaging through their garbage piles, which contain evidence of …
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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Pesticide use in European agriculture has been the norm for more than 70 years, so the control and …
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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is giving astronomers a rare look at a Jupiter-sized, still-forming planet that is feeding …
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A dynamo mechanism could explain the incredibly strong magnetic fields in white dwarf stars according to an international …
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In celebration of the 31st anniversary of the launching of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers aimed the renowned …
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An international team of researchers searched for pieces of a small asteroid tracked in space and then observed …
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Venus is an enigma. It’s the planet next door and yet reveals little about itself. An opaque blanket …
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Space
Icy Clouds Could Have Kept Early Mars Warm Enough for Rivers and Lakes, Study Finds
by 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 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 …