We wash our hands, sanitize shopping trolleys, and wipe down café tables. But what about our phones? We …
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
Can Music Be Good Company? Research Shows It Makes Our Imagination More Social
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEarlier this year, we asked a group of older adults what music they listened to when feeling lonely, …
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Science Unmasked
New Study Peers Beneath the Skin of Iconic Lizards to Find ‘Chainmail’ Bone Plates — and Lots of Them
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMonitor lizards, also known in Australia as goannas, are some of the most iconic reptiles on the continent. …
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Science Unmasked
Floating Babies, Cosmic Radiation, and Zero-Gravity Birth: What Space Pregnancy Might Actually Involve
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs plans for missions to Mars accelerate, so do questions about how the human body might cope. A …
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Science Unmasked
Birds Use Hidden Black and White Feathers to Make Themselves More Colorful
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBirds are perhaps the most colorful group of animals, bringing a splash of color to the natural world …
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Science Unmasked
Is Spinal Cord Stimulation Safe? Does It Work? Here’s What You Need To Know if You Have Back Pain
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSpinal cord stimulators are electrical devices that are surgically implanted in the body to treat long-term pain. They …
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Science Unmasked
Scientists Could Be Accidentally Damaging Fossils With a Method We Thought Was Safe
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFossils are invaluable archives of the past. They preserve details about living things from a few thousand to …
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Science Unmasked
Is It Okay to Boil Water More Than Once, or Should You Empty the Kettle Every Time?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe kettle is a household staple practically everywhere — how else would we make our hot drinks? But …
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Technology
Cybercrime and Real-World Crime Are Converging in a Dangerous New Way — Here’s How to Stay Safe
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesCybercrime starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name. They know …
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Science Unmasked
Cycling Can Be 4 Times More Efficient Than Walking. A Biomechanics Expert Explains Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou’re standing at your front door, facing a 5-kilometer commute to work. But you don’t have your car, …