On Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, powerful eruptions may spew into space, raising questions among hopeful astrobiologists on Earth: …
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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The universe is getting hotter, a new study has found. The study, published in the Astrophysical Journal, probed the thermal …
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Massive explosions of energy happening thousands of light-years from Earth, known as supernovas, may have left traces in …
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An international team of biologists, led by Monash University, has discovered a new species of extinct monk seal …
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Mars once had oceans but is now bone-dry, leaving many to wonder how the water was lost. University …
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On Oct. 29, mission operators sent a series of commands to NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft for the first time since …
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Relationships
Conflicts in Kindergarten Can Reduce Children’s Interest in Reading and Math
by Troy OakesTeacher-perceived conflicts in kindergarten predict a lower interest and pre-academic skills in math and literacy among kindergarteners, a …
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Space
Intense Radio Burst in Milky Way Could Help Resolve Origins of Mysterious Phenomenon
by Troy OakesNew data from a Canadian-led team of astronomers, including researchers from the McGill Space Institute and McGill University Department of Physics, …
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Sustainable Living
The Biggest Trees Capture the Most Carbon: Large Trees Dominate Carbon Storage in Forests
by Troy OakesOlder, large-diameter trees have been shown to store disproportionally massive amounts of carbon compared to smaller trees, highlighting …
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In the world of synthetic biology, the development of foundational components like logic gates and genetic clocks has …