In any household with children, there is an inevitable accumulation of possessions. Birthdays, Christmas, the celebration events like …
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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Disasters
What Was the ‘Catastrophic Implosion’ of the Titan Submersible? An Expert Explains
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe four-day-long search for the missing Titan submersible has come to a tragic end. Reports have confirmed the …
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Technology
Why Can’t I Use My Phone or Take Photos on the Airport Tarmac?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMobile phones are not allowed to be used while on a plane because they can interfere with the …
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Environment
What Is a Solstice? An Astronomer Explains the Long and Short of Days, Years, and Seasons
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHappy solstice everyone! The mid-year solstice in 2023 falls at 2:58 pm UTC on 21 June (or, in …
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Environment
Why Is the Sky Dark at Night? A Question that Transformed Our Understanding of the Universe
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs dawn rose over the German city of Bremen on May 7, 1823, Heinrich Olbers put the finishing …
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HealthFeatured
Why Does My Back Get So Sore When I’m Sick? The Connection Between Immunity and Pain
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHave you ever wondered why your back aches when you’re down with the flu or a cold? Or …
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Space
Betelgeuse Is Continuing to Behave Mysteriously: What Would Happen if It Exploded?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe bright, red star Betelgeuse in the constellation Orion has shown some unexpected behavior. In late 2019 and …
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HealthFeatured
‘Help, My Kids Keep Getting Head Lice!’ Here’s How to Break the Cycle of Nits
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWrangling head lice, and the children they infest, must be up there with the most challenging duties a …
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Archaeology
Meet the Biggest and Most Bizarre Skink Ever Found in Australia. It Became Extinct 47,000 Years Ago
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMany of the giant marsupials and birds that roamed ancient Australia vanished 40,000 years ago. While the duration …
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Technology
What is a ‘Toroidal Propeller’ and Could it Change the Future of Drones? An Expert Explains
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe basic configuration of traditional propellers has not fundamentally changed since the first powered flight by the Wright …