As harmful atmospheric carbon dioxide levels continue to increase, understanding the planet’s carbon balance is increasingly important. A …
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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Like many who grew up in East Germany, Dr. Gert Lube always yearned to travel and explore different …
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Recent science missions and results are bringing the search for life closer to home. Scientists at the Center …
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Environment
Volcanic Ash May Have a Bigger Impact on the Climate Than We Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen volcanos erupt, these geologic monsters produce tremendous clouds of volcanic ash and dust — plumes that can …
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As missions like NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, TESS, and Kepler continue to provide insights into the properties of exoplanets (planets around other …
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Animals
Wolves Have Been Caring for the Pack for at Least 1.3 Million Years
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWolves today live and hunt in packs, which helps them take down large prey. But when did this …
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A study by The University of Manchester and Liverpool John Moores University has found that the COVID-19 pandemic …
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This latest image of Jupiter’s storms, taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope on Aug. 25, 2020, was captured …
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Health
New At-Home Heart Monitoring Technique Could Reduce Hospital Visits and Save Lives
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA simple new heart-monitoring technique has been developed to help people self-monitor their conditions at home without the …
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Mysteries
The Growth and Decline in Rapa Nui’s Population Is a Lesson for Our Future
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe population on Rapa Nui didn’t crash because the Europeans came. Nor did they live in idyllic equilibrium …