Mount Everest (also known as Chomolungma or Sagarmāthā) is the highest mountain in the Himalayas and, indeed, on …
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
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Technology
Wondering What AI Actually Is? Here Are the 7 Things It Can Do for You
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou know we’ve reached peak interest in artificial intelligence (AI) when Oprah Winfrey hosts a television special about …
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Technology
Is Your Car a Threat to National Security? It Can Be – Regardless of Where It’s Made
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn April, U.S. lawmakers urged President Joe Biden to ban Chinese-built electric vehicles (EVs), labeling them an “existential …
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Science Unmasked
How Do I Know When It’s Time to Replace My Running Shoes?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAny runner will tell you there’s nothing better than slipping on a brand new pair of running shoes. …
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Science Unmasked
The ‘Publish or Perish’ Mentality Is Fueling Research Paper Retractions — and Undermining Science
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen scientists make important discoveries, both big and small, they typically publish their findings in scientific journals for …
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Technology
Can We Find Hidden Graves of Murder Victims With Soil Imaging?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTo avoid being caught, murderers often attempt to hide bodies using various methods. This can include shallow or …
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Technology
Humanity Needs More Rare Earth Elements. Extinct Volcanoes Could Be a Rich New Source
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesExtinct volcanoes are hard to study — we never see them erupt. Using a unique experimental technique, we …
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Technology
Global Powers Are Grappling With ‘Responsible’ Use of Military AI. What Would That Look Like?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSome 2,000 government officials and experts from around the world met for the REAIM (Responsible Artificial Intelligence in …
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Technology
What Are ‘Rent Tech’ Platforms? Action on Reining In These Exploitative Tools Is Long Overdue
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThis week, the New South Wales government announced it would introduce legislation that ensures renters are offered convenient, …
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Space
Earth Is Getting a Tiny New Mini-Moon. It Won’t Be the First (or the Last)
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEarth is going to have its very own mini-moon from September 29 until November 25. The regular Moon’s …