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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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How is it December already? What happened to 2025? And how did we suddenly jump from eating Easter …
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Science Unmasked
A 2,000-Year-Old Building Site Reveals the Raw Ingredients for Ancient Roman Self-Healing Concrete
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRoman concrete is pretty amazing stuff. It’s among the main reasons we know so much about Roman architecture …
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Science Unmasked
What Do Stingrays Actually Eat? New Study Reveals Some Only Prefer a Single Type of Prawn
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs an ecologist who studies stingrays, people always ask me: “What do these creatures eat?” It may well …
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Science Unmasked
Putting Away Your Winter Clothes? Science Explains How to Keep Them Safe Over Summer
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs the cold season ends and we fold away our favorite wool jumpers and silk scarves, some fascinating …
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Science
Should Australia Establish an Independent Body to Investigate Scientific Misconduct? We Asked 5 Experts
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost of us trust scientists. We believe they are not just competent, but honest as well. This belief …
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Science Unmasked
The ‘Hobbits’ Mysteriously Disappeared 50,000 Years Ago. New Study Reveals What Happened to Their Home
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAbout 50,000 years ago, humanity lost one of its last surviving hominin cousins, Homo floresiensis (also known as …
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Science Unmasked
Why Are Some People Extremely Competitive While Others Are So Chill?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIf you’ve ever been on the sidelines at an under-12s team sport, you will know that some children …
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Science Unmasked
What’s Working From Home Doing to Your Mental Health? We Tracked 16,000 Australians to Find Out
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWorking from home has become a fixture of Australian work culture, but its effect on mental health is …
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Science Unmasked
Are Mozzie Repellents Safe to Use? And Do I Really Need Them in Australia?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSummer’s here, and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect …