The search for habitable conditions beyond Earth has just become more interesting with the discovery on Saturn’s moon …
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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Health
Australia Should Follow Ireland’s Lead and Add Stronger Health Warning Labels to Alcohol
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFrom August 2023, Australian beer, wine, spirits, and pre-mixed drinks have to warn of the harms of drinking …
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Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It’s also a versatile ingredient …
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Archaeology
Major New Research Claims Smaller-Brained Homo Naledi Made Rock Art and Buried Their Dead, but the Evidence Is Lacking
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOn September 13, 2013, speleologists Rick Hunter and Steven Tucker descended deep into South Africa’s Rising Star Cave …
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Archaeology
Giant Tree-Kangaroos Once Lived in Unexpected Places All Over Australia, According to Major New Analysis
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesKangaroos are an enduring symbol of Australia’s uniqueness. To move, they do what no other large mammals do: …
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Space
5 Incredible Craters That Will Make You Fall in Love With the Grandeur of Our Solar System
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesImpact craters happen on every solid body in the Solar System. In fact, it is the dominant process …
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Technology
UFO Allegations Suggest the Pentagon Has Approved Conspiracy Theories About Itself
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesClaims the U.S. government has secretly retrieved crashed alien spacecraft and their non-human occupants are hardly new. They …
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The human brain is made up of around 86 billion neurons, linked by trillions of connections. For decades, …
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RelationshipsFeatured
Exhausted, Disconnected, and Fed Up — What Is ‘Parental Burnout’ and What Can You Do About It?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFor many parents, the reality of juggling the demands of caring responsibilities on their time, energy, and resources …
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Technology
What is the ‘Splinternet’? Here’s Why the Internet is Less Whole Than You Might Think
by Troy Oakesby Troy Oakes“Splinternet” refers to the way the Internet is being splintered — broken up, divided, separated, locked down, boxed …