For decades, beekeepers have fought a tiny parasite called Varroa destructor, which has devastated honey bee colonies around …
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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For centuries, physicists have believed that ice melts on slippery surfaces due to the effects of temperature, pressure, …
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You are probably familiar with kangaroos. Wallabies, too, and most likely quokkas as well. Less famous are their …
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Science Unmasked
Humans Keep Building Robots That Are Shaped Like Us — What’s the Point?
by Troy OakesRobots come in a vast array of shapes and sizes. By definition, they’re machines that perform automatic tasks …
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Technology
What Are ShinyHunters, the Hackers That Attacked Google? Should We All Be Worried?
by Troy OakesCybercrime group ShinyHunters has received global attention after Google urged 2.5 billion users to tighten their security following …
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Imagine a game show where the host asks the contestant to randomly pick one option out of three: …
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This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image features a galaxy whose asymmetric appearance may be the result of a galactic tug …
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Space
Astronomers Have Glimpsed the Core of a Dying Star — Confirming Theories of How Atoms Are Made
by Troy OakesAstronomers have glimpsed the inner structure of a dying star in a rare kind of cosmic explosion called …
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There’s been a lot of buzz online about the August “black moon.” While you’ve probably heard of a …
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Science UnmaskedFeatured
Eating Disorder Symptoms in Teens Can Be Traced Back to Family Hardship, New Study Shows
by Troy OakesEating disorders can affect anybody, no matter their age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or body size. Yet the …