Elevated concentrations of strontium, an element associated with oil and gas fracking wastewater, have accumulated in the shells …
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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A new study by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) could help us understand how our planet …
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Environment
New Research Finds 2 Types of Drought Across China and How They Evolve
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFlash drought across China is a rapidly intensifying the water deficit process accompanied by high temperatures over a …
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If you’re standing in the Southern Hemisphere on a clear night, you can see two luminous clouds offset …
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Sustainable Living
Study Reveals Not Enough Fruits, Vegetables Grown to Feed the Planet
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIf everyone on the planet wanted to eat a healthy diet, there wouldn’t be enough fruit and vegetables …
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Environment
Mysterious Source of Banned Ozone-Depleting Substance Uncovered
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA potent ozone-depleting substance from eastern China has been found as ongoing significant emissions by researchers from the …
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Using its multipurpose camera designed at the UA, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft spied its target asteroid for the first …
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Environment
Drier, Less Predictable Environment May Have Spurred Human Evolution
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEvidence of a variable but progressively drying climate coincides with a major shift in stone-tool-making abilities and the …
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Astronomers have detected radio jets belonging to a neutron star with a strong magnetic field — something not …
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Archaeology
‘Vampire Burial’ Reveals Efforts to Prevent Child’s Return From Grave
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesArchaeologists found the “vampire burial” remains of a 10-year-old child with a stone inserted into his or her …