A chemical residue study of incense burners from ancient burials at high elevations in the Pamir Mountains of …
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
Scientists Map Huge Undersea Freshwater Aquifer Off U.S. Northeast
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn a new survey of the sub-seafloor off the U.S. Northeast coast, scientists have made a surprising discovery: a gigantic …
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HumansArchaeologyScience
A Community With Modern Urban Problems 9,000 Years Ago
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSome 9,000 years ago, residents of a large farming community were also among the first humans to experience …
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Many pesticides that have been banned or are being phased out in the EU, Brazil, and China are …
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The nuclear lamina (NL) is a thick protein network present inside the nucleus of cells. It is known …
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On May 23, SpaceX launched 60 satellites into space. A part of the Starlink project, these are the …
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Health
Researchers Urge Reduction of PFAS Chemicals in Consumer Products
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHuman exposure to unnecessary and potentially harmful chemicals like PFAS could be significantly reduced if manufacturers added chemicals …
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The huge magnetic field that surrounds the Earth, protecting it from radiation and charged particles from space — …
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Environment
Evidence of Multiple Unmonitored Coal Ash Spills Found in NC Lake
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesCoal ash solids found in sediments collected from Sutton Lake in 2015 and 2018 suggest the eastern North …
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Laboratory tests conducted nearly 20 years ago that have gone largely unreported found high levels of the toxic …