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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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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. …
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Technology
Culturally Diverse Teens Greatly Benefit From Social Media — Banning It Would Cause Harm
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThere is a bipartisan push from state and federal governments to introduce laws in Australia banning young people …
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Science
Some of Earth’s Most Ancient Lifeforms Can Live on Hydrogen – and We Can Learn From Their Chemical Powers
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThree-quarters of all matter in the universe is made up of hydrogen. The young Earth was also rich …
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Feel Good
Is Your Child Experiencing ‘Winter Burnout’? Here’s What to Look Out For
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe know children often miss more school days in the winter months, as sickness sets in. But at …
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Do you suffer from low back pain that recurs regularly? If you do, you’re not alone. Roughly 70 …
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Technology
An Eerie ‘Digital Afterlife’ Is No Longer Science Fiction. So How Do We Navigate the Risks?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesImagine a future where your phone pings with a message that your dead father’s “digital immortal” bot is …
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Peace and Conflict
Albanese Told Chinese Premier That Officials’ Behavior Toward Cheng Lei Was ‘Unacceptable’ and ‘Not Appropriate’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Albanese government has formally expressed its displeasure to the Chinese Embassy over Chinese officials trying to impede …
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Science Unmasked
Hydration Is Really Important for Learning. How Much Do Kids Need to Drink?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBallarat Clarendon College began a trial to ban water bottles in the classroom for students in Years 5 …