A study has concluded that the earliest ancestors of anatomically modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens) emerged in 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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Mind & Spirit
Kids, Not Gender, the Biggest Influence on Work/Care Policy Attitudes
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOnly 15 percent of Australians can balance work and family responsibilities. Young dads consider paid parental leave to …
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Most people only ever encounter rubidium as the purple color in fireworks, but the obscure metal has helped …
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Mothers who drink moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy may be changing their babies’ DNA, according …
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Conventional wisdom tells us that large objects appear smaller as they get farther from us, but this fundamental …
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Politics
How to Rig an Election: Twitter’s Problem With Political Saboteurs
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA new study from researchers at The University of Manchester investigates the sophisticated network of agents on Twitter …
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Researchers have developed a new printer that produces digital 3D holograms with an unprecedented level of detail and …
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The use of sugarcane leaves, known as trash or straw, to produce electricity and second-generation (2G) ethanol has …
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Fire starting is a skill that many modern humans struggle with in the absence of a lighter or …
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Dinosaur footprints found in several European countries, very similar to others in Morocco, suggest that dinosaurs could have …