Our planet was born around 4.5 billion years ago. To understand this mind-bendingly long history, we need to …
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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Science
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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. …
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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 …