When small, dense stars called white dwarfs explode, they produce bright, short-lived flares called Type Ia supernovae. These …
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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Astronomers are planning to hunt for cores of exoplanets around white dwarf stars by “tuning in” to the …
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Charcoal produced by wildfires could trap carbon for hundreds of years and help mitigate climate change, according to …
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A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown the impact phosphate mining is having on …
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Astronomers have found the ghostly remains of one of the Universe’s first stars inside a rare, ancient star …
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Victor Camp has spent a lifetime studying volcanic eruptions all over the world, starting in Saudi Arabia, then …
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People living in urban areas have a lower risk of developing psychological distress and better overall health if …
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Alexandra Kravchenko, Michigan State University professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, and several of …
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In the town of Utrecht in the Netherlands, many of the bus stop rooftops are covered in plants. …
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The Sun’s solar wind affects nearly everything in the solar system. It can disrupt the function of Earth’s …