Cobalt mining comes at a great cost to public health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. New …
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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In a study published in Nature Geoscience, the team explored the physics of “stagnant slabs.” These geophysical oddities form …
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Archaeologists from the University of Western Australia working with Traditional Custodians from the Birriliburru Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) …
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A new analysis of thousands of very small earthquakes that have occurred in the San Bernardino basin near …
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The 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 OakesThe most severe mass extinction in Earth’s history occurred with almost no early warning signs, according to a …
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Committed 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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Europe’s decision to promote the use of wood as a “renewable fuel” will likely greatly increase Europe’s greenhouse …