Many people believe that teens today grow up faster than they used to, while others argue that today’s …
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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For the first time, astronomers have directly imaged the formation and expansion of a fast-moving jet of material …
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University of Alberta paleontologists discovered a new species of marine lizard that lived 70 to 75 million years …
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Sustainable Living
Here’s What Causes the Sound of a Dripping Tap and How to Stop It
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesScientists have solved the riddle behind one of the most recognizable, and annoying, household sounds: the dripping tap. …
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Near Earth Objects (NEOs) are small solar system bodies whose orbits sometimes bring them close to the Earth, …
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Environment
The Overuse of Chemicals on China’s Farms and the Harmful Effects
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe size of China’s farms is a key contributor to the overuse of agricultural chemicals, and as a …
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Health
New Low-Cost Sensor Could Soon Monitor a Range of Health Conditions
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAn international team of researchers has developed a low-cost sensor made from semiconducting plastic that can be used …
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Environment
Is This the Site of the Next Major Earthquake on the San Andreas Fault?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMany researchers hypothesize that the southern tip of the 1,300-km-long San Andreas Fault Zone (SAFZ) could be the …
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Animals
22,000-Year-Old Panda From Cave in China Belongs to Long-Lost Lineage
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearchers who’ve analyzed ancient mitochondrial (mt) DNA isolated from a 22,000-year-old panda found in Cizhutuo Cave in the …
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ChinaSustainable Living
Details of the True Impact of China’s Ban on Plastic Waste Imports
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhile recycling is often touted as the solution to the large-scale production of plastic waste, upwards of half …