A potentially dangerous trend has gained prominence on TikTok, with a number of people mixing borax into water …
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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Science
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Archaeology
Who Lived at Machu Picchu? DNA Analysis Shows Surprising Diversity at the Ancient Inca Palace
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesStanding atop the mountains in the southern highlands of Peru is the 15th-century marvel of the Inca empire, …
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Environment
Ancient Pathogens Released From Melting Ice Could Wreak Havoc on the World, New Analysis Reveals
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesScience fiction is rife with fanciful tales of deadly pathogens emerging from the ice and wreaking havoc on …
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The proliferation of remote jobs shifted tens of thousands of workers away from offices — but not from …
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You may be interested (or possibly horrified) to discover you ingest and inhale thousands of tiny life forms …
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Did you know venom – a toxic substance injected by one animal into another – has evolved around …
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Environment
All Animal Intelligence Was Shaped by Just 5 Leaps in Brain Evolution
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe animal world is full of different types of intelligence, from the simple bodily coordination of jellyfish to …
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Environment
Volcano Eruptions Are Notoriously Hard to Forecast, but a New Method Using Lasers Could Be the Key
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen you hear news reports about volcanoes spewing lava and ash, you may worry about the people nearby. …
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Environment
Why Are There Hopping Mice in Australia, but No Kangaroos in Asia?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe animals in Australia are super-different to those in Asia. This goes without saying; we know Australia is …
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Environment
11 Tick-Borne Illnesses and What to Watch Out for During Your Outdoor Adventures
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThere are numerous ticks, but fewer than 10 are known to bite humans. These small, blood-sucking insects can …