No one has a firm grasp on the dimensions and activity of the lowest part of our upper …
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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There have been no major ground-rupturing earthquakes along California’s three highest slip rate faults in the past 100 …
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Humans
Is It Genetic Code or Postal Code That Influences a Child’s Life Chances?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost children inherit both their postal code and their genetic code from their parents. But if genetic factors …
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Technology
Researchers Develop Way to Control the Speed of Light, Send It Backward
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearchers have developed a way to control the speed of light. Not only can they speed up a …
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For five months in mid-2017, Emily Mason did the same thing every day. Arriving at her office at …
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Technology
A New Understanding Could Improve the Efficiency in Power Plants
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe simple act of boiling water is one of humankind’s oldest inventions, and it’s still central to many …
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After drawing both praise and skepticism, the team of astronomers who discovered NGC 1052-DF2 — the very first …
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ChinaMysteries
Science Sheds Light on Mystery of Terracotta Army Weapons
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe chrome plating on the Terracotta Army weapons made of bronze — once thought to be the earliest …
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Environment
Damaging Sichuan Earthquakes Now Linked to Fracking Operations
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTwo moderate-sized earthquakes that struck the southern Sichuan Province of China last December and January were probably caused …
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Archaeologists at the University of Cincinnati used the latest technology to find evidence suggesting ancient Maya people grew …