Recently, scientists from China and the UK reported two Middle-Late Triassic entomofaunas, providing not only the earliest records …
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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Parents always worry about whether their children will do well at school, but their kids probably were born …
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Environment
Mystery of Why Mount St. Helens Is Out of Line With Other Volcanoes Solved
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSome of the clearest, most comprehensive images of the top several miles of the Earth’s crust have helped …
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A study of earthquakes induced by injecting fluids deep underground has revealed surprising patterns, suggesting that current recommendations …
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Environment
Study Finds That With Global Warming, More Insects Will Be Hungrier for Crops
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesCrop losses for critical food grains will increase substantially with global warming, as rising temperatures boost the metabolism …
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In China, people breathe air thick with the lung-damaging pollutant ozone two to six times more often than …
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Low-tech ways of improving soil quality on farms and rangelands worldwide could pull significant amounts of carbon out …
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Health
Air Pollution Reduces Global Life Expectancy by More Than One Year
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAir pollution shortens human lives by more than a year, according to a new study from a team …
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Electrically charged volcanic ash short-circuited the Earth’s atmosphere in 1815, causing global poor weather and Napoleon’s defeat, says …
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Thin ribbons of purple and white light that sometimes appear in the night sky were dubbed a new …