To avoid being caught, murderers often attempt to hide bodies using various methods. This can include shallow or …
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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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 …
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Science Unmasked
Octopuses Work Together With Fish to Hunt – and the Way They Share Decisions Is Surprisingly Complex
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution lifts the veil on what happens when octopuses and …
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Science
Exceptional New Fish Fossil Sparks Rethink of How Earth’s Geology Drives Evolution
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesCoelacanths are deep-sea fish that live off the coasts of southern Africa and Indonesia and can reach up …
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Science Unmasked
Hidden Craters Reveal Earth May Once Have Had a Ring — Like Saturn
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe rings of Saturn are some of the most famous and spectacular objects in the Solar System. Earth …
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Science Unmasked
What’s the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest? One’s About Plumbing, the Other Wiring
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn July 2023, rising US basketball star Bronny James collapsed on the court during practice and was sent …
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Technology
Australia’s Privacy Regulator Just Dropped Its Case Against ‘Troubling’ Facial Recognition Company Clearview AI. Now What?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe office of the Australian Information Commissioner announced it would be taking no further action against facial recognition …