The extraordinary footage of a Russian jet intercepting a U.S. drone over the Black Sea demonstrates just 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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Archaeology
Australia’s Extinct Giant Eagle Was Big Enough to Snatch Koalas From Trees
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe year is 1959. Speleologists descend a 17-meter shaft to explore the depths of Mairs Cave in the …
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Archaeology
Enigmatic Mustatils Across Arabia Hosted Ancient Ritual Sacrifices
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOver the past five years, archaeologists have identified more than 1,600 monumental stone structures known as mustatils dotted …
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Space
Astronomers Just Discovered a Comet That Could Be Brighter Than Most Stars When We See It Next Year.
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHot on the heels of the disappointing Green Comet, astronomers have just discovered a new comet with the …
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Seaweed is increasingly seen as a solution to many of the world’s most pressing problems. Interest in farming …
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Environment
The Most Detailed Geological Model of Earth’s Past 100 Million Years
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEarth’s surface is the “living skin” of our planet — it connects the physical, chemical, and biological systems. …
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Environment
We’ll Need the Expertise of Oil and Gas Companies to Make Green Hydrogen a Reality
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThink about oil and gas companies and climate change and chances are you’ll think dark thoughts. It’s true …
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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 …