The small carnivorous marsupial, known only from fossilized bone fragments called a crest-tailed mulgara, (Dasycercus cristicauda) has been extinct in …
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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Humans
How Much Does Neanderthal DNA Affect Us? How Easily We Tan, for Starters!
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNeanderthals have long since walked on Earth; however, about 2 percent of Neanderthal DNA remains in non-African people …
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While some local communities find hydraulic fracturing as benefiting the local economy, a new study shows the hidden …
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Health
Study Finds Exposure to Air Pollution Raises Risk of Birth Defects
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNew research indicates that if women are exposed to air pollution just prior to conception, or during the …
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Environment
Earthquakes at Fracking Sites May Indicate Larger Tremors to Come
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearchers have developed a new technique that can be used to monitor the seismic activities around fracking operations …
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It has never really been understood how our atmosphere protects us against meteoroid impacts. It’s well recognized that …
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Two “smoke rings” have been discovered off the Australian coast, leaving researchers believing that they could “suck up” …
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A new and highly effective cancer detection method for detecting tiny tumors and tracking their spread has now …
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Due to Hollywood films and science fiction novels, most of us believe that aliens would come in the …
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Researchers at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center have discovered the highly addictive drug in tobacco products, …