A physicist at the University of California, Riverside, has performed calculations showing hollow spherical bubbles filled with a …
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
Carbon Emissions From Volcanic Rocks Can Create Global Warming
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesGreenhouse gas emissions released directly from the movement of volcanic rocks are capable of creating massive global warming …
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How did life survive the most severe ice age? A McGill University-led research team has found the first …
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Business
Dirty Tricks: How Online Shopping Is Designed to Make You Spend More
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs millions of people begin their holiday shopping, they’ll come across many familiar online shopping tricks. In some …
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A research team from Queen’s University Belfast, UK, has found that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of the …
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China recently launched two navigation satellites into space. While the mission was successful, it ended up sending booster …
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Environment
Breathing? You Have Volcanoes, Tectonics, and Bacteria to Thank
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBreathing Earth’s breathable atmosphere is the key to life, and a new study suggests that the first burst …
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A Queen’s University Belfast scientist has led an international team to the ground-breaking discovery of why the Sun’s …
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Health
Shaking Your Head to Rid Water in Your Ears Could Cause Brain Damage
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTrapped water in the ear canal can cause infection and even damage, but it turns out that one …
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The strongest explosions in the universe produce even more energetic radiation than previously known: Using specialized telescopes, two …