“It makes me feel like I am right there on Country.” This was the response of a student …
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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Science Unmasked
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Science Unmasked
What’s the Difference Between Deodorants and Antiperspirants? Quite Significant, Actually
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen summer hits, the combination of heat and activity often results in increased sweating. Sweat is great — …
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Science Unmasked
How Misreading Google Trends Is Fueling Bondi Attack Conspiracy Theories
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the wake of Sunday’s tragic Bondi shooting, conspiracy theories and deliberate misinformation have spread on social media …
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Science Unmasked
Who Was Amelia Frank? The Life of a Forgotten Physicist
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn 1977, an American physicist named John H. Van Vleck won the Nobel Prize for his work on …
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Science Unmasked
Why Do We Wake Up Shortly Before Our Alarm Goes Off? It’s Not by Chance
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou’ve probably experienced it — your alarm is set for 6:30 AM, yet somehow your eyes snap open …
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How is it December already? What happened to 2025? And how did we suddenly jump from eating Easter …
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Science Unmasked
A 2,000-Year-Old Building Site Reveals the Raw Ingredients for Ancient Roman Self-Healing Concrete
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRoman concrete is pretty amazing stuff. It’s among the main reasons we know so much about Roman architecture …
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Science Unmasked
What Do Stingrays Actually Eat? New Study Reveals Some Only Prefer a Single Type of Prawn
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs an ecologist who studies stingrays, people always ask me: “What do these creatures eat?” It may well …
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Science Unmasked
Putting Away Your Winter Clothes? Science Explains How to Keep Them Safe Over Summer
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs the cold season ends and we fold away our favorite wool jumpers and silk scarves, some fascinating …
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Should Australia Establish an Independent Body to Investigate Scientific Misconduct? We Asked 5 Experts
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost of us trust scientists. We believe they are not just competent, but honest as well. This belief …