The history of the Caribbean’s original islanders comes into sharper focus in a new Nature study that combines …
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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Space
Scientist Lays Out How LIGO Gravitational Waves Could Be Scrambled, Yielding Information
by Troy OakesThere’s something a little off about our theory of the universe. Almost everything fits, but there’s a fly …
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Peace and ConflictEditor's Pick
Neurologists Say There Is No Medical Justification for Police Use of Neck Restraints
by Troy OakesSome police departments in the United States continue to teach officers that neck restraints are a safe method …
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When thinking of fierce predators of the past, it’s difficult not to imagine dinosaurs, considering theropods are well …
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Environment
Largest Study of Asia’s Rivers Unearths 800 Years of Paleoclimate Patterns
by Troy Oakes813 years of annual river discharge at 62 stations, 41 rivers in 16 countries, from 1200 to 2012. …
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While the world has its eyes on vaccines to stop the spread of COVID-19, therapeutics are still necessary …
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Peace and Conflict
Discovery of 66 New Roman Army Sites Shows Clues About the Empire’s Most Infamous Conflicts
by Troy OakesThe discovery of dozens of new Roman Army sites thanks to remote sensing technology has revealed more about …
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Why have there been so many eruptions since the age of the dinosaurs? Geoscientists at the University of …
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Researchers have used origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, to possibly solve a key challenge for …
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A prehistoric crocodile measuring more than five meters long — dubbed the “swamp king” — ruled Southeastern Queensland …