The hailstone library, a University of Queensland library full of hailstones instead of books — is helping researchers …
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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Space
Supermoons Are Boring: Here Are 5 Things in the Sky Worth Your Time
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA supermoon may sound exciting, but it’s a modest coincidence. As the Moon orbits Earth, its distance from …
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People who are homeless often endure constant and intrusive police interactions, leaving them feeling intimidated, harassed, and stigmatized, …
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Science Unmasked
Tracking Down the Asteroid That Sealed the Fate of the Dinosaurs
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesGeoscientists from the University of Cologne have led an international study to determine the origin of the asteroid …
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Technology
Meta Just Closed a Vital Online Research Tool. It’s Bad News For the Fight Against Misinformation
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFor more than a decade, researchers and journalists have relied on a digital tool called CrowdTangle to track …
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Science Unmasked
From Science Fiction to Telemedicine: The Surprising 150-Year History of Long-Range Medical Treatment
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn 1874, a surgeon in South Australia telegraphed wound care instructions for a patient 2,000 kilometers away. This …
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Technology
Data Centers Are Guzzling Up Too Much Electricity. Can We Make Them More Efficient?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOur insatiable demand for digital content and services has been driving a rise in energy-hungry data centers. The …
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Science Unmasked
The Altar Stone of Stonehenge Came From an Unexpectedly Distant Place, New Study Reveals
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDuring the solstices, thousands gather at Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in England to celebrate the monument’s astronomical …
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Space
NASA Citizen Scientists Spot Object Moving 1 Million Miles Per Hour
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost familiar stars peacefully orbit the center of the Milky Way. However, citizen scientists working on NASA’s Backyard Worlds: Planet …
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Space
NASA’s Perseverance Rover to Begin Long Climb Up Martian Crater Rim
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAfter 3½ years exploring Jezero Crater’s floor and river delta, the Perseverance rover will ascend to an area …