What exciting events will we see in the southern sky in 2024? Meteor showers, Saturn covered by the …
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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A colorful, festive image from NASA shows different types of light containing the remains of not one, but …
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ArtsEditor's Pick
How to Get the Most Out of a Visit to an Art Gallery With Kids
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn our house, we have a favorite story about art and the time our toddler was dragged from …
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Space
Want to Buy a Home Telescope? Tips From a Professional Astronomer to Help You Choose
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhile the unaided eye or binoculars can reveal much of the night sky, a telescope reveals so much …
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Nicholas Copernicus was the astronomer who, five centuries ago, explained that Earth revolves around the Sun, rather than …
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Food
Hate Salad or Veggies? Just Keep Eating Them. How Your Tastebuds Adapt to What You Eat
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDo you hate salad? It’s OK if you do, there are plenty of foods in the world, and …
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Space
Want to Get Into Stargazing? A Professional Astronomer Explains Where to Start
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThere are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many …
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Technology
Is It OK to Let My Kids Watch the Same Show Over and Over Again?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDo you find your children asking to watch the same TV shows and movies, or play the same …
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Science Unmasked
Alpha, Beta, Theta: What Are Brain States and Brain Waves and Can We Control Brain Activity?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThere’s no shortage of apps and technology that claim to shift the brain into a “theta” state of …
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Science
NASA’s Psyche Asteroid Mission: A 3.6 Billion Kilometre ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesPsyche was the Greek goddess of the soul, born a mere mortal and later married to Eros, the …