In the wake of Hurricane Milton, NASA is deploying resources to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) …
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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Science Unmasked
Limestone and Iron Reveal Puzzling Extreme Rain in Western Australia 100,000 Years Ago
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAlmost one-sixth of Earth’s land surface is covered in otherworldly landscapes with a name that may also be …
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Science Unmasked
Via NASA Plane, Scientists Find New Gamma-Ray Emission in Storm Clouds
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThere’s more to thunderclouds than rain and lightning. Along with visible light emissions, thunderclouds can produce intense bursts …
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Space
Scientists Have Found Carbon Dioxide on Pluto’s Largest Moon — Offering Clues About How It Formed
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the outer reaches of our Solar System, 5.7 billion kilometers from the Sun, lies the dwarf planet …
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Science Unmasked
Why Is Mount Everest So Big? New Research Highlights a Rogue River — but Deeper Forces Are at Work
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMount Everest (also known as Chomolungma or Sagarmāthā) is the highest mountain in the Himalayas and, indeed, on …
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Technology
Wondering What AI Actually Is? Here Are the 7 Things It Can Do for You
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou know we’ve reached peak interest in artificial intelligence (AI) when Oprah Winfrey hosts a television special about …
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Technology
Is Your Car a Threat to National Security? It Can Be – Regardless of Where It’s Made
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn April, U.S. lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to ban Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs), labeling them an “existential …
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Science Unmasked
How Do I Know When It’s Time to Replace My Running Shoes?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAny runner will tell you there’s nothing better than slipping on a brand new pair of running shoes. …
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Science Unmasked
The ‘Publish or Perish’ Mentality Is Fueling Research Paper Retractions — and Undermining Science
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen scientists make important discoveries, both big and small, they typically publish their findings in scientific journals for …
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Technology
Can We Find Hidden Graves of Murder Victims With Soil Imaging?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTo avoid being caught, murderers often attempt to hide bodies using various methods. This can include shallow or …