Open a honey bee hive on a warm afternoon, and the first thing you’ll notice is movement. Thousands …
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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Real tans come from UV-triggered pigment production in living skin; that same UV exposure increases the risk of …
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A shipwreck off the coast of Turkey is the oldest shipwreck in the world, our team of archaeologists …
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Technology
After Firmus Shelved the Biggest ASX Listing in 30 Years, What Does It Say to Investors About AI Hype?
by Troy OakesIt was pitched to investors as “the biggest initial public offering (IPO) in a generation.” Firmus Technologies — …
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A few months ago, a friend posted something that caught my eye on social media. She struggled listening …
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Technology
Advice Around Children’s Screen Use Can Be Overwhelming. There Is No Single ‘Right’ Approach
by Troy OakesWhen should your child start engaging with screens? How long should they use them for? Can they watch …
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Technology
Ukraine’s Drone Strikes on Russian Data Centers May Change How We See Disinformation
by Troy OakesIn recent days, a Ukrainian drone strike hit Russia’s largest data center, owned by bank and technology company …
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Technology
Kids and Teens Are Going to AI Chatbots for Advice. How Can Parents Make Sure This Is Safe?
by Troy OakesAustralian Federal Police commissioner Krissy Barrett warned that artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are not a sufficient replacement for …
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Science Unmasked
Invasive Species Do Much More Damage in Australia and NZ Than Elsewhere. But Why?
by Troy OakesIf you had to pick the countries where invasive species pose the biggest problems, you probably wouldn’t think …
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Science Unmasked
A Botanist Weighs In on Our Love-Hate Relationship With Crepe Myrtles
by Troy OakesThe crepe myrtle — a medium-sized tree often covered in an explosion of white, pink, purple or red …