Scientists in the United States have created a new snake antivenom using the blood of a man who …
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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When miniature dachshund Valerie was captured after 529 days alone in the wilds of Australia’s Kangaroo Island, experts …
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Science Unmasked
How Does Consciousness Work? Duelling Scientists Tested 2 Big Theories, but Found No Winner
by Troy Oakesby Troy Oakes“Theories are like toothbrushes,” it’s sometimes said. “Everybody has their own, and nobody wants to use anybody else’s.” …
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Science Unmasked
1 Billion Years Ago, a Meteorite Struck Scotland and Influenced Life on Earth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe’ve discovered that a meteorite struck northwest Scotland 1 billion years ago, 200 million years later than previously …
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Science Unmasked
Fossil Teeth Show Extinct Giant Kangaroos Spent Their Lives Close to Home — and Perished When the Climate Changed
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLarge kangaroos today roam long distances across the outback, often surviving droughts by moving in mobs to find …
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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 …