In an area stretching from Africa to South America, Earth’s magnetic field is gradually weakening. This strange behavior …
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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Nuclear bomb tests during the Cold War may have changed rainfall patterns thousands of miles from the detonation …
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Animals
Researchers Discover a Gene in Honey Bees That Causes Virgin Birth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesReversions to virgin births by asexual reproduction are rare in nature. Asexual birth, in Cape honey bees, might …
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Environment
Researchers Find Even Small Disturbances Can Trigger Catastrophic Storms
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou’ve probably seen satellite images that show severe storms like hurricanes developing — thick white clouds clumping together, …
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With the continuing rise of China as a global economic and trading power, there is no barrier to …
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Through the noise, young stars reveal their inner workings. An Australian-led team has solved the mystery of how …
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School closures have led to a change in attitudes among parents about who should be responsible for their …
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Plastic is a kind of widely used artificial material. The invention of plastic gave us a lightweight, strong, …
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Friday April 24 was China’s “Space Day,” celebrated on the 50-year anniversary of its first satellite launch. This …
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‘Murder hornets’ have entered the North American landscape and lexicon with horror-film imagery. Vespa mandarina – also known as Asian …