There are numerous ticks, but fewer than 10 are known to bite humans. These small, blood-sucking insects can …
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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The pygmy right whale, Caperea marginata, is the weirdest whale you’ve probably never heard of. It is the …
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Space
How Should a Robot Explore the Moon? A Simple Question Shows the Limits of Current AI Systems
by Troy OakesRapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI) has spurred some leading voices in the field to call for a …
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Technology
The Titan Disaster Investigation Has Begun: An Expert Explains What Might Happen Next
by Troy OakesThe United States Coast Guard is now leading the investigation into the Titan submersible, looking for answers about …
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The search for planets outside our Solar System — exoplanets — is one of the most rapidly growing …
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Space
A Neutrino Portrait of Our Galaxy Reveals High-Energy Particles From Within the Milky Way
by Troy OakesOur Milky Way galaxy is an awe-inspiring feature of the night sky, viewable with the naked eye as …
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In any household with children, there is an inevitable accumulation of possessions. Birthdays, Christmas, the celebration events like …
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Disasters
What Was the ‘Catastrophic Implosion’ of the Titan Submersible? An Expert Explains
by Troy OakesThe four-day-long search for the missing Titan submersible has come to a tragic end. Reports have confirmed the …
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Mobile phones are not allowed to be used while on a plane because they can interfere with the …
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Environment
What Is a Solstice? An Astronomer Explains the Long and Short of Days, Years, and Seasons
by Troy OakesHappy solstice everyone! The mid-year solstice in 2023 falls at 2:58 pm UTC on 21 June (or, in …