Large kangaroos today roam long distances across the outback, often surviving droughts by moving in mobs to find …
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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Science Unmasked
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Science Unmasked
The Ocean Can Look Deceptively Calm — Until It Isn’t. Here’s What ‘Hazardous Surf’ Really Means
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOver the Easter weekend, seven people drowned along the Australian coast. Most were swept off rock platforms — …
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Social Media
Even Experts Disagree Over Whether Social Media Is Bad for Kids. We Examined Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDisagreement and uncertainty are common features of everyday life. They’re also common and expected features of scientific research. …
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Space
Scientists Claim to Have Found Evidence of Alien Life. But ‘Biosignatures’ Might Hide More Than They Reveal
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhether or not we’re alone in the universe is one of the biggest questions in science. A recent …
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Space
Twinkling Star Reveals the Shocking Secrets of Turbulent Plasma in Our Cosmic Neighborhood
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWith the most powerful radio telescope in the Southern Hemisphere, we have observed a twinkling star and discovered …
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Science Unmasked
A Secret Mathematical Rule Has Shaped the Beaks of Birds and Other Dinosaurs for 200 Million Years
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBird beaks come in almost every shape and size — from the straw-like beak of a hummingbird to …
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Technology
Renting a Home in Australia Means Handing Over Too Much Sensitive Info. It’s a National Security Risk
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOur personal information is more valuable than ever. The most recent government cyber threat report warns that foreign …
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Technology
Why Do Scientists Want to Spend Billions on a 70-Year Project in an Enormous Tunnel Under the Swiss Alps?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Large Hadron Collider and its tunnel have been responsible for astounding advances in physics: the discovery of …
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Technology
‘De-Extinction’ of Dire Wolves Promotes False Hope: Technology Can’t Undo Extinction
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe media has been inundated with news of the “de-extinction” of dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus) — a species …
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Science Unmasked
Most Bees Nest in the Ground. Offering Rocks and Gravel Is a Simple Way to Help Them Thrive
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOf the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70 percent nest in the ground. And like …