We’re used to a lot of different natural things falling out of the sky. These can include snow, …
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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ChattyBear, a soft, brown-furred teddy bear, begins every conversation with a jubilant: “Hello, my buddy!” No longer the …
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Technology
People Are Using AI to Communicate Without Disclosing It. Is This Morally Wrong?
by Troy OakesImagine you have used a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool such as ChatGPT to tidy up notes you …
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Technology
Australia Now Has Access to Anthropic’s Claude Mythos. It May Improve Cyber Safety — but Not for Everyone
by Troy OakesArtificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic has expanded access to a highly advanced model deemed too dangerous for public …
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Space
See a New Map of the Universe’s Magnetic Fields — the Largest and Most Detailed Ever Made
by Troy OakesMagnetic fields are a fundamental part of the universe. They govern how small particles — the building blocks …
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Last week, OpenAI shocked the mathematical community by revealing that one of its internal artificial intelligence (AI) models …
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Technology
Are Our Cars Spying on Us? A Cybersecurity Expert Explains How to Stay Safe
by Troy OakesAustralia’s spy agency issued a stark warning to politicians and public servants last week: do not discuss sensitive …
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A pair of stars spiraling around each other. That’s the origin of a new source of repeating radio …
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Technology
‘Utter Disregard for the Risk to Human Life’: Florida Sues OpenAI and Sam Altman Over AI Safety
by Troy OakesThe U.S. state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging the tech giant …
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Science Unmasked
De-Extinction Company Says It’s Made an Artificial Egg — if True, It Could Help Save Living Species
by Troy OakesAn announcement made by Texas-based de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences about a successful hatching of chicks from an artificial …