Think about oil and gas companies and climate change and chances are you’ll think dark thoughts. It’s true …
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
New Results from NASA’s DART Planetary Defense Mission Confirm We Can Deflect Deadly Asteroids
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhat would we do if we spotted a hazardous asteroid on a collision course with Earth? Could we …
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[Note: Pholcodine is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the United …
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SpaceFeatured
Here’s How Astronomers Are Looking for Alien Life Beyond Earth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe have long been fascinated with the idea of alien life. The earliest written record presenting the idea …
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Health
We Need to Treat Dangerous Selfies Like the Public Health Hazard They Really Are
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSelfies have been called everything from an art form to narcissistic and a sign of a dysfunctional society. …
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Delirium is a sudden decline in a person’s usual mental function. It occurs when signals in the brain …
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Environment
Aussie Native Bees Steal the Show With Unique Social and Foraging Behaviors
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralian native bees have evolved complex social structures and foraging behaviors that help biologists answer longstanding questions, such …
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Archaeology
Extinct Elephant Birds Were 3 Meters Tall and Weighed 700kg. Now, DNA From Fossil Eggshells Reveals How They Lived
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMadagascar’s extinct elephant birds — the largest birds ever to have lived — have captured the public’s interest …
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Space
There Could Be Alien Life on Mars, but Will Our Rovers Be Able to Find It?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRobotic rovers are currently exploring the surface of Mars. Part of a rover’s mission is to survey the …
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Mind & Spirit
My Child Is in a Composite Class This Year. Is This a Good Thing?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe majority of classes in Australian primary schools are made up of children from the same grade. The …