Researchers from RMIT University have developed a new artificial enzyme that uses light to kill bacteria. The artificial enzymes could …
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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Imperial experts have found a “breadcrumb trail” of glassy beads debris from an 800,000-year-old meteor impact. Around 800,000 …
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For centuries, the prevailing science has indicated that all of the nitrogen on Earth available to plants comes …
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New images from ESO’s Very Large Telescope in Chile and other telescopes reveal a rich landscape of stars …
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New research by scientists shows that when cellular barriers are exposed to metal nanoparticles, cellular messengers are released …
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Space
The Absence of Phosphorus Places Doubt About Life on Other Planets
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA distinct lack of the chemical element phosphorus in other parts of the Universe could make it very …
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Environment
Did Microbes 3.5 Billion Years Ago Contribute to Early Global Warming?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesScientists conclude methane-producing microbes date back 3.5 billion years, supporting the hypothesis that they could have contributed to …
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Technology
Ancient Paper Art Kirigami May Be Key to Improving Smart Clothing
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLike a yoga novice, electronic components don’t stretch easily. But that’s changing thanks to a variation of origami, …
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Food
Is Food Packaging Affecting Nutrient Absorption in Your Body? Maybe
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFood packaging may be be having an impact on your body’s nutrient absorption. “We found that zinc oxide …
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Researchers at Purdue University and Stanford University believe they have found a novel laser light sensing technology that is more robust …