Several theories about how the Earth and the Moon were formed, most involving a giant impact. They vary …
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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Quantum computers are becoming ever more complex and powerful. Researchers at the University of Innsbruck, in collaboration with …
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Using data from ESA’s Gaia astrometry mission, astronomers have identified the closest known black hole, less than 1,600 …
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Neutron stars are the densest objects in our universe, except for black holes. As their name suggests, neutron …
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Environment
Scientists Identify the Highest-Ever Recorded Volcanic Plume
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe January 2022 eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano produced the highest-ever recorded volcanic plume. Using satellite …
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Environment
60 Percent of Home-Compostable Plastics Don’t Fully Break Down, Ending Up in Our Soil
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA UK-wide study found that 60 percent of home-compostable plastics do not fully disintegrate in home compost bins …
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Mysteries
Scientists Study Meteorites to Explore How Earth Acquired Its Water
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEach year, hundreds of meteorites — rocky bodies left over from the formation of the solar system — …
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When a star explodes (a supernova), it sends its intense burst of light out in all directions that …
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Set for a November launch, the small satellite mission will use lasers to search for water ice inside …
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NASA’s Perseverance rover will establish the first sample depot on Mars. The next step in the unprecedented campaign …