Rock art is one of the most intriguing records of the human past — it directly represents how …
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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Space
A New Study of Exploding Stars Shows Dark Energy May Be More Complicated Than We Thought
by Troy OakesWhat is the universe made of? What role does “dark energy” play? This question has driven astronomers for …
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What 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 …
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In our house, we have a favorite story about art and the time our toddler was dragged from …
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Space
Want to Buy a Home Telescope? Tips From a Professional Astronomer to Help You Choose
by Troy OakesWhile the unaided eye or binoculars can reveal much of the night sky, a telescope reveals so much …
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Nicholas Copernicus was the astronomer who, five centuries ago, explained that Earth revolves around the Sun, rather than …
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Food
Hate Salad or Veggies? Just Keep Eating Them. How Your Tastebuds Adapt to What You Eat
by Troy OakesDo you hate salad? It’s OK if you do, there are plenty of foods in the world, and …
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There are few things more peaceful and relaxing than a night under the stars. Through the holidays, many …
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Do you find your children asking to watch the same TV shows and movies, or play the same …