In a study published in Nature Geoscience, the team explored the physics of “stagnant slabs.” These geophysical oddities form …
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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Humans
Aboriginals Lived in Western Desert in Australia 50,000 Years Ago
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesArchaeologists from the University of Western Australia working with Traditional Custodians from the Birriliburru Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) …
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Environment
An Unexpected ‘Deep Creep’ Found Near San Andreas, San Jacinto Faults
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA new analysis of thousands of very small earthquakes that have occurred in the San Bernardino basin near …
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Environment
Slick Water and Black Shale in Fracking Producing Radioactive Waste
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe interaction between a chemical slurry and ancient shale during hydraulic fracking is producing radioactive waste, according to …
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Environment
Permian Mass Extinction in South China Was Instantaneous in Geological Time
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe most severe mass extinction in Earth’s history occurred with almost no early warning signs, according to a …
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Sustainable Living
China’s Shift From Coal to Natural Gas May Not End Well
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesCommitted to addressing the country’s severe air pollution, China is attempting a shift from coal to natural gas …
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A new ultrasound wearable patch to monitor blood pressure in arteries deep beneath the skin could help people …
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The reason Pluto lost its planet status is not valid, according to new research from the University of …
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Sustainable Living
Europe’s Renewable Energy Directive Set to Do More Harm Than Good
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEurope’s decision to promote the use of wood as a “renewable fuel” will likely greatly increase Europe’s greenhouse …
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Environment
Ancient Farmers Spared Us From Glaciers, But Profoundly Changed Earth’s Climate
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMillennia ago, ancient farmers cleared land to plant wheat and maize, potatoes and squash. They flooded fields to …