Talking to your baby or toddler shapes the structure of their brain, my colleagues and I have discovered. …
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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Environment
Supercomputers Have Revealed Giant ‘Pillars of Heat’ Funneling Diamonds Upward From Deep Within Earth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost diamonds are formed deep inside Earth and brought close to the surface in small yet powerful volcanic …
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Space
Flip-Flopping Magnetic Fields Hint at a Solution for Puzzling Fast Radio Bursts From Space
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFast radio bursts — intense, milliseconds-long flashes of radio energy from outer space — have puzzled astronomers since …
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Space
For the First Time, Astronomers Have Detected a Radio Signal From the Massive Explosion of a Dying White Dwarf
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen stars like our Sun die, they tend to go out with a whimper and not a bang …
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Animals
Bees Can Do so Much More Than You Think, From Dancing to Being Little Art Critics
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBees are among the most important insects on Earth — vital pollinators of our crops and significant contributors …
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Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in sports like netball, basketball, and football, …
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Archaeology
These Giant ‘Drop Bears’ With Opposable Thumbs Once Scaled Trees in Australia.
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAlthough long dead, fossil skeletons provide an incredible window into the lifestyle and environment of an extinct animal. …
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As winter approaches, many parents will be bracing for the cold and flu season and reaching for a …
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How did we get here? Where are we going? And how long will it take? These questions are …
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Environment
How Butterflies Conquered the World: A New ‘Family Tree’ Traces Their 100-Million-Year Journey Across the Globe
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHow old are butterflies, and where did they evolve? And perhaps more importantly, how and when did they …