More than 1 million young Australians will sit the NAPLAN numeracy test. For most students, this will just …
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
Squid Fishing Grew by 68 Percent in Just Three Years, Raising Fears the Industry Is Out of Control
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesGlobal squid fishing increased by 68 percent between 2017 and 2020, according to our international analysis, prompting concerns …
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Financial stress is affecting people in many different ways. Some are struggling to pay bills, feed the family, …
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Space
A Unique Collaboration Using ‘The Event Horizon Telescope’ Shows How Science Is Changing in the 21st Century
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration produced the first-ever image of a black hole, stunning the …
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Peace and Conflict
The Black Sea Drone Incident: Avoiding ‘Accidental’ War
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe extraordinary footage of a Russian jet intercepting a U.S. drone over the Black Sea demonstrates just how …
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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. …