Many Australian parents worry about how much time their children spend watching screens. While some time on devices …
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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TechnologyEditor's Pick
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When NASA attempted to return to the Moon for the first time in 50 years on January 8, …
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Some of us remember August 24, 2006, like it was yesterday. It was the day Pluto got booted …
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Cyber-skullduggery is becoming the bane of modern life, with credential stuffing attacks being the most recent form. Australia’s …
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Environment
Thousands of Visitors Flock to Australia’s National Parks Each Year – and Many Take Silly Risks
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA man was airlifted to hospital last weekend after falling ten meters from a waterfall in Queensland’s Tamborine …
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RelationshipsEditor's Pick
How Effective Is Fear as a Teaching Tool? How and What Do We Learn When We Are Scared?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMany of us remember vividly being yelled at or feeling fear from a family member, a teacher, or …
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Technology
Is It Better to Blast Air Conditioning Briefly Throughout the Day, or Just Leave It On?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDespite so many people having air conditioning in their homes, many are still unsure how to use it …
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Everyone seems to have a different opinion regarding how often towels and bed sheets should be washed. While …
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As many of us hit the gym or go for a run to recover from the silly season, …
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Archaeology
What Happened to the Giant ‘Kings of Apes’ That Once Roamed Southern China?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesGiant creatures are usually associated with dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, or mystical beasts. But if you go back though …