Despite so many people having air conditioning in their homes, many are still unsure how to use it …
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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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 …
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NASA and Lockheed Martin formally debuted the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft. Using this one-of-a-kind experimental airplane, NASA …
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Science Unmasked
Viruses Aren’t Always Harmful. 6 Ways They’re Used in Health Care and Pest Control
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe tend to just think of viruses in terms of their damaging impacts on human health and lives. …
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Archaeology
New Analysis Unlocks the Hidden Meaning of 15,000-Year-Old Rock Art in Arnhem Land
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRock art is one of the most intriguing records of the human past — it directly represents how …
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Space
A New Study of Exploding Stars Shows Dark Energy May Be More Complicated Than We Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhat is the universe made of? What role does “dark energy” play? This question has driven astronomers for …
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Space
Meteors, Supermoons, a Comet, and More: Your Guide to the Southern Sky in 2024
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhat exciting events will we see in the southern sky in 2024? Meteor showers, Saturn covered by the …
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A colorful, festive image from NASA shows different types of light containing the remains of not one, but …