Imagine a game show where the host asks the contestant to randomly pick one option out of three: …
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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This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy whose asymmetric appearance may be the result of a galactic tug …
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Space
Astronomers Have Glimpsed the Core of a Dying Star — Confirming Theories of How Atoms Are Made
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAstronomers have glimpsed the inner structure of a dying star in a rare kind of cosmic explosion called …
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There’s been a lot of buzz online about the August “black moon.” While you’ve probably heard of a …
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Science UnmaskedFeatured
Eating Disorder Symptoms in Teens Can Be Traced Back to Family Hardship, New Study Shows
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEating disorders can affect anybody, no matter their age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or body size. Yet the …
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Science Unmasked
See Earth’s Seasons in All Their Complexity in a New Animated Map
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe annual clock of the seasons — winter, spring, summer, autumn — is often taken as a given. …
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Science Unmasked
When It Comes to Well-being, What Are the Pros and Cons of Working in an Office vs. From Home?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSo your boss wants you in the office more? If this makes you anxious, you’re not alone. Return-to-work …
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Science UnmaskedEditor's Pick
Ancient Shells and Pottery Reveal the Vast 3,200-Year-Old Trade Routes of Oceania’s Indigenous Peoples
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNew research conducted at Walufeni Cave, an important archaeological site in Papua New Guinea, reveals new evidence of …
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Technology
AI Systems Are Great at Tests. But How Do They Perform in Real Life?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen OpenAI released its latest flagship artificial intelligence (AI) system, GPT-5, the company said it was “much smarter …
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Science Unmasked
Yes, Vets Sometimes Prescribe Human Drugs to Pets. But Don’t Try It at Home
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen your dog starts limping or your cat comes down with a sniffle, it’s natural to worry. For …