An article published this week in the prestigious journal Nature Medicine documents what is believed to be 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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If you’re one of the one in three Australians whose New Year’s resolution involved losing weight, be working …
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Space
NASA Is Looking for Commercial Mars Missions. Do People Still Want to Go to Mars?
by Troy OakesSince antiquity, Mars has been a source of myth, lore, and inspiration. It is also an exciting place …
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Studies of neurological organoids, plant growth, and shifts in body fluids aboard the International Space Station as part …
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Sports
Concussion in Sport: Why Making Players Sit Out 21 Days Afterward Is a Good Idea
by Troy OakesThe Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) this week released new guidelines for youth and community sport designed to …
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Capable of receiving both radio frequency and optical signals, the DSN’s hybrid antenna has tracked and decoded the …
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Environment
Ice Ages Were Not as Dry as We Thought, According to Surprising New Australian Cave Study
by Troy OakesDuring ice ages, dry, frozen terrain extended over much of northern Europe, Asia, and North America. Many plants …
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Since the first detonation of an atomic bomb in 1945, more than 2,000 nuclear weapons tests have been …
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Business
Solving the Supermarket: Why Coles Just Hired U.S. Defense Contractor Palantir
by Troy OakesWhat does the Australian supermarket chain Coles have in common with the CIA? As of last week, both …
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Technology
Virtual Reality (VR) Grooming Is an Increasing Danger. How Can Parents Keep Children Safe?
by Troy OakesVirtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environments, …