How Earth and the other planets of the solar system formed and evolved over the eons is a …
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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Environment
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Space
We Saw One of the Most Powerful Magnets in the Universe Come to Life
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAfter a decade of silence, one of the most powerful magnets in the universe suddenly burst back to …
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Health
A Person in Texas Caught Bird Flu After Mixing With Dairy Cattle. Should We Be Worried?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert after the first …
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Science
Why Your High-School Textbook Was Wrong About the Shape of Earth’s Orbit
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIf you’ve ever been taught about how Earth orbits around the Sun, you might well think our planet …
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So, you got your eyesight tested and found out you need your first pair of glasses. Or you …
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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, …