Data from ESA’s Cluster mission has provided a recording of the eerie “Earth’s magnetic song” that Earth sings …
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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A radio telescope in the Western Australian outback has captured a spectacular new view of the center of …
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Environment
Hard Evidence Shows El Niño Swings More Violently in the Industrial Age
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEl Niños have become more intense in the industrial age, which stands to worsen storms, drought, and coral …
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NASA’s Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) telescope on the International Space Station detected a sudden spike of X-rays at about …
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Teacher counseling services for teaching staff not only help improve their mental health and wellbeing, but also provide …
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Health
Blood Test Can Predict Prognosis in Deadly Brain Cancer Glioblastoma
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA blood test that measures the amount of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in the bloodstream — called a liquid …
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Lightning is one of the most unpredictable phenomena in nature. It regularly kills people and animals and sets …
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Sustainable Living
Microplastics in Oregon’s Oysters With Clothing Partly to Blame
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTiny threads of microplastics are showing up in Pacific oysters and razor clams along the Oregon coast — …
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Technology
New Artificial Intelligence System Evolves to Evade Internet Censorship
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesInternet censorship by authoritarian governments prohibits free and open access to information for millions of people around the …
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Environment
Ancient Rain Gauge: Evidence Links Groundwater, Climate Changes in Deep Time
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesChanges in groundwater millions of years ago created alternating layers of vivid yellow and brown in the mineral …