The observatory’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) provides a different view of the famous Pillars of Creation, revealing young stars …
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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A recently released set of topography maps provides new evidence for an ancient northern ocean on Mars. The …
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Seismologists from The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a new method to scan the deep interior of …
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Arts
Physically Active Lessons in School Can Enhance Pupils’ Learning and Motor Skills
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSports scientists at Nottingham Trent University examined how bouts of physically active math lessons for eight hours per …
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FeaturedEconomy
One in Eight People in Australia Is Living in Poverty, as Cost of Living Pressures Increase
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOne in eight people in Australia, including one in six children, is living in poverty as cost of living …
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Space
Scientists Compile Cassini’s Unique Observations of Saturn’s Rings
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSouthwest Research Institute scientists have compiled 41 solar occultation observations of Saturn’s rings from the Cassini mission. The …
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Space
Researchers Discover New Monster Black Hole ‘Practically in Our Back Yard’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe discovery of a so-called monster black hole that has about 12 times the Sun’s mass is detailed …
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Space
NASA’s NEOWISE Telescope Takes 12-Year Time-Lapse Movie of the Entire Sky
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesPictures of the sky can show us cosmic wonders, while movies can bring them to life. Films from …
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Environment
Research Findings May Alter How Scientists Uncover Earth’s History as an Evolving Planet
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Earth remains an evolving planet, and researchers at Stony Brook University are leading a research project that …
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Stricter lockdowns in response to COVID-19 led to a higher loss in life satisfaction and worse mental health …