A new blood test using gold nanoparticles could soon give oncologists an early and more accurate prognosis of …
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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Feel Good
Prehistoric Humans Survived Major Natural Disasters by Cooperating
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTrade and social networking helped our Homo sapiens prehistoric humans survive a climate-changing volcanic eruption 40,000 years ago, giving …
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Peace and Conflict
How Can U.S. and Russia Prove Compliance in Reducing Nuclear Arsenals?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn past negotiations aimed at reducing the arsenals of the world’s nuclear superpowers, chiefly the U.S. and Russia, …
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Environment
A Newly Discovered Type of Opal Formed by Common Seaweed Found
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesScientists have discovered a completely new type of opal formed by a common seaweed that harnesses natural technology …
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For centuries, people have claimed that strange behavior by their cats, dogs, and even cows can predict an …
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Technology
Life-Size Holograms Are Set to Revolutionize Video Conferencing
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA Queen’s University researcher will soon unveil TeleHuman 2 — the world’s first truly holographic videoconferencing system. TeleHuman2 …
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A North Carolina State University study examining the effects of urbanization on the evolution of fish body shape …
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While astronomers routinely study galaxies much farther away, they’re visible only because they glow with the brightness of …
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Space
Study Finds Tens of Thousands of Black Holes in Milky Way’s Center
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA Columbia University-led team of astrophysicists has discovered a dozen black holes gathered around Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), …
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Scientists have created a non-invasive adhesive patch, which promises the measurement of glucose levels through the skin without …