Figurative rock art — art that presents lifelike representations of subjects — provides visual insights into ancient cultures, …
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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Technology
No More Recreational Vaping for Australians. From October, Vapes Will Be Sold Over the Counter at Pharmacies
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Australian Senate is set to pass a bill that will see the end of all vape sales …
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Technology
Is an Electric Bike (E-Bike) Right For You? Here’s What to Consider Before You Buy
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMore Australians than ever are riding electric bikes (e-bikes) — a fact you may have noticed on the …
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Science
A Groundbreaking Discovery: How We Found Remnants of Earth’s Primordial Crust Near Perth Australia
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOur planet was born around 4.5 billion years ago. To understand this mind-bendingly long history, we need to …
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Technology
We Analyzed the Entire Web and Found a Cybersecurity Threat Lurking in Plain Sight
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOur latest research has found that clickable links on websites can often be redirected to malicious destinations. We …
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Few topics are more debated in health than the value of the humble bathroom scale. Some experts advocate …
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Victoria has just announced that all government schools will be required to use phonics to teach reading from …
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While vapes or e-cigarettes first appeared around 20 years ago as an alternative to smoking, their prevalence and …
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It’s winter, and many of us will be bringing out or buying winter bedding to sleep comfortably. But …
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Science
South Australia’s Enigmatic Pink Sand Was Born in Ice-Covered Antarctic Mountains.
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn parts of South Australia, long stretches of beach are often blanketed in large patches of pink sand. …