They have an unwarranted image as brutish and uncaring, but new research has revealed just how knowledgeable and …
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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Sustainable Living
Making Sustainable Paper Using Elephant and Cow Manure
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIt’s likely not the first thing you think of when you see elephant dung, but this material turns …
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No doubt about it, ice cream is a great treat on a hot day. That is, until it …
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Health
New Coronavirus Emerges From Bats in China, Killing 25,000 Piglets
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA newly identified coronavirus that killed nearly 25,000 piglets in 2016-17 in China emerged from horseshoe bats near …
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A new study has rediscovered fossil collections from a 19th century hermit that validate phantom fossil footprints collected …
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Mind & Spirit
Men and Women Have Opposite Genetic Alterations in Depression
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA study in Biological Psychiatry examines the sex-specific molecular changes in major depressive disorder (MDD). Men and women …
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It might sound like something from a science fiction plot — astronauts traveling into deep space being bombarded …
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Environment
How Does Urbanization Change Storm Patterns and Rainfall Amounts?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTwo Purdue University studies show that urbanization changes storm patterns and rainfall amounts, highlighting the need for urban …
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Technology
World-First Graphene-Based Filter Set to Improve Water Quality
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA world-first graphene-based filter that can remove more than 99 percent of the natural organic matter in treated …
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Mysteries
New Analysis Indicates Bones Are From American Pilot Amelia Earhart
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBone measurement analysis indicates that the remains found on a remote island in the South Pacific were likely …