An international team of astronomers has published a map of the sky showing over 25,000 supermassive black holes. …
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
Ancient Tree Points to a Turning Point in Earth’s History 42,000 Years Ago
by Troy OakesAn ancient tree shows the temporary breakdown of Earth’s magnetic field 42,000 years ago that sparked major climate …
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New observations of the first black hole ever detected have led astronomers to question what they know about …
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In the last 15 years, elite researchers have increased their share of citations from 14 to 21 percent, …
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Twitter users are three times more likely to follow back the accounts of strangers if they share the …
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18,000-Year-Old Seashell Is the Oldest Manmade Wind Instrument of Its Type
by Troy OakesAlmost 80 years after its discovery, a large seashell wind instrument from the ornate Marsoulas Cave in the …
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Mini-Neptunes and super-Earths up to four times the size of our own are the most common exoplanets orbiting …
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An international team, including scientists from the University of Queensland, made the discovery by studying the composition of spitting …
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When most people hear “food contamination,” they think of bacteria present on unwashed fruits or vegetables, or undercooked …
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One of the properties that makes a planet suitable for life is the presence of a weather system. …