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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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Science Unmasked
The Roman Empire Built 300,000 Kilometers of Roads: New Study
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAt its height, the Roman Empire covered some 5 million square kilometers and was home to around 60 …
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Science Unmasked
Even in a Simple Game, Our Brains Keep Score — and Those Scores Shape Every Choice We Make
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThere’s an optimal strategy for winning multiple rounds of rock, paper, scissors: be as random and unpredictable as …
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Science Unmasked
New Interactive Map Shows How Flammable Your Part of Australia Is Right Now
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThis year’s fire season in Australia feels unpredictable. One week brings torrential rain, the next a burst of …
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Science UnmaskedEditor's Pick
Hundreds of Genes Act Differently in the Brains of Men and Women
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDifferences between men and women in intelligence and behavior have been proposed and disputed for decades. Now, a …
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Technology
‘Supervised’ Self-Driving Cars Are Here — and Australia’s Laws Aren’t Ready. Here Are 3 Ways to Fix Them
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn September, U.S. electric car maker Tesla rolled out a semi-autonomous driving feature it describes as “the future …
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Technology
OpenAI’s Atlas Browser Promises Ultimate Convenience. But the Glossy Marketing Masks Safety Risks
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, a web browser that promises to revolutionize how we interact with the internet. …
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Science Unmasked
Stem Cells Sound Magical, but They’re Not All Created Equal. Here’s What You Need to Know
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as “miracle” cells — ones that can …
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Science
Engineering Crops to Photosynthesize Better Just Got One Step Closer to Reality
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs Earth’s population grows, we will need more food. According to one estimate, we may need to nearly …
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Science Unmasked
People With This Rare Visual Condition See Illusory Faces More Often, New Study Shows
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen you look at clouds, tree bark, or the front of a car, do you sometimes see a …