The Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO) and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) do not appear to exist, according to …
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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For many years, some parents have noticed that the behavioral symptoms of their children with autism diminished when …
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Environment
Snowmageddon Warnings in North America Come From Tropics More Than Arctic Stratosphere
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWinter weather patterns in North America are dictated by changes to the polar vortex winds high in the …
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Environment
Earth’s Spin May Spark Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions at Mount Etna
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNew research suggests forces pulling on Earth’s surface as the planet spins may trigger earthquakes and eruptions from …
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For most of our evolutionary human history — for most of the time anatomically modern humans have been …
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Researchers have uncovered the first baby dinosaurs from Australia. The bones were discovered at several sites along the …
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Nuclear power continues to expand globally, propelled, in part, by the fact that it produces few greenhouse gas …
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Space
‘Cotton Candy’ Planet Mysteries Unravel in New Hubble Observations
by Troy Oakesby Troy Oakes“Super-Puffs” may sound like a new breakfast cereal. But it’s actually the nickname for a unique and rare …
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Sustainable Living
High Carbon Footprint Households Identified by Sweets and Restaurant Meals, Not Higher Meat Consumption
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFamilies with higher carbon footprints are likely to consume more confectionaries, alcohol, and restaurant food, according to a …
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Space
Smelly, Poisonous Molecule May Be a Sure Sign of Extraterrestrial Life
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesPhosphine is among the stinkiest, most toxic gases on Earth, found in some of the foulest of places, …