There’s more to thunderclouds than rain and lightning. Along with visible light emissions, thunderclouds can produce intense bursts …
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
Scientists Have Found Carbon Dioxide on Pluto’s Largest Moon — Offering Clues About How It Formed
by Troy OakesIn the outer reaches of our Solar System, 5.7 billion kilometers from the Sun, lies the dwarf planet …
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Science Unmasked
Why Is Mount Everest So Big? New Research Highlights a Rogue River — but Deeper Forces Are at Work
by Troy OakesMount Everest (also known as Chomolungma or Sagarmāthā) is the highest mountain in the Himalayas and, indeed, on …
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You know we’ve reached peak interest in artificial intelligence (AI) when Oprah Winfrey hosts a television special about …
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Technology
Is Your Car a Threat to National Security? It Can Be – Regardless of Where It’s Made
by Troy OakesIn April, U.S. lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to ban Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs), labeling them an “existential …
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Any runner will tell you there’s nothing better than slipping on a brand new pair of running shoes. …
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Science Unmasked
The ‘Publish or Perish’ Mentality Is Fueling Research Paper Retractions — and Undermining Science
by Troy OakesWhen scientists make important discoveries, both big and small, they typically publish their findings in scientific journals for …
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To avoid being caught, murderers often attempt to hide bodies using various methods. This can include shallow or …
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Technology
Humanity Needs More Rare Earth Elements. Extinct Volcanoes Could Be a Rich New Source
by Troy OakesExtinct volcanoes are hard to study — we never see them erupt. Using a unique experimental technique, we …
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Technology
Global Powers Are Grappling With ‘Responsible’ Use of Military AI. What Would That Look Like?
by Troy OakesSome 2,000 government officials and experts from around the world met for the REAIM (Responsible Artificial Intelligence in …