So, you got your eyesight tested and found out you need your first pair of glasses. Or you …
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
We Went Looking for Glowing Interstellar Gas — and Stumbled on 49 Unknown Galaxies
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesStars are born from huge clouds of mostly hydrogen gas floating in space. Astronomers like me study this …
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Travel
Social Media Apps Have Billions of ‘Active Users,’ but What Does That Really Mean?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOur digital world is bigger and more connected than ever. Social media isn’t just a daily habit — …
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Space
A Cosmic ‘Speed Camera’ Just Revealed the Staggering Speed of Neutron Star Jets
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHow fast can a neutron star drive powerful jets into space? The answer, it turns out, is about …
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Technology
Quantum Computers Just Got Hotter: One Degree Above Absolute Zero
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFor decades, the pursuit of quantum computing has struggled with the need for extremely low temperatures, mere fractions …
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How stable are planetary systems? Will Earth and its seven siblings always continue in their steady celestial paths, …
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Technology
If TikTok is Banned in the U.S. or Australia, How Might the Company — or China — Respond?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTikTok’s owner is once again navigating troubled waters in the United States, where the US House of Representatives …
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Technology
Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse: A Bridge Engineer Explains What Happened, and What Needs to Change
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen the 300-meter long container ship MV Dali, which was around 100,000 tons, lost power and slammed into …
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Smartphone ownership among younger children is increasing rapidly. Many primary school children now own them, which has become …
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Science Unmasked
A ‘Gentle Touch’ Molecule Is Essential for Light Tactile Sensation in Humans
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou were probably taught that you have five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. This is not …