Our planet has experienced dramatic climate shifts throughout its history, oscillating between freezing “icehouse” periods and warm “greenhouse” …
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
Humanity’s Oldest Known Cave Art Has Been Discovered in Sulawesi
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen we think of the world’s oldest art, Europe usually comes to mind, with famous cave paintings in …
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Science Unmasked
Australia Needs a Canine Brain Bank to Reduce the Risk of Dog Attacks
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDog attacks are on the rise in Australia. The most recent data from the Australian Institute of Health …
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Science Unmasked
Grains of Sand Prove People — Not Glaciers — Transported Stonehenge Rocks
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAsk people how Stonehenge was built and you’ll hear stories of sledges, ropes, boats, and sheer human determination …
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Science Unmasked
4 Shark Bites in 48 Hours: How What We Do on Land May Shape Shark Behavior
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBeachgoers in Australia are on high alert following four shark incidents in New South Wales in 48 hours. …
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Science Unmasked
Lead, Arsenic, and Other Toxic Metals Abound in Tattoo Inks Sold in Australia — New Study
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn recent decades, millions of Australians have embraced body art — an estimated 30 percent of adults have …
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Science Unmasked
A ‘Cosmic Clock’ in Tiny Crystals Has Revealed the Rise and Fall of Australia’s Ancient Landscapes
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralia’s iconic red landscapes have been home to Aboriginal culture and recorded in songlines for tens of thousands …
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Science Unmasked
A Centuries-Old Debate on How Reptiles Keep Evolving Skin Bones Is Finally Settled
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOur bones did not begin deep inside the body. They started in the skin, not long after the …
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Science Unmasked
From Bolts to Blue Jets, Lightning Comes in Many Strange Forms
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLightning has captured people’s fascination for millennia. It’s embedded in mythology, religion, and popular culture. Think of Thor …
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Technology
Yes, Those Big Touchscreens in Cars Are Dangerous and Buttons Are Coming Back
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn recent years, the way drivers interact with cars has fundamentally changed. Physical buttons have gradually disappeared from …