WeChat is best known as China’s all-purpose “super-app.” It is used for everything from messaging and mobile payments …
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
The ‘Doorman Fallacy’: Why Careless Adoption of AI Backfires So Easily
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesArtificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming commonplace, despite statistics showing that only approximately 7% to 13% (depending on …
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Science Unmasked
55 Million Years: Australia’s Oldest Crocodile Eggshells Found in Queensland
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn southeast Queensland, roughly 250 kilometers from Brisbane, lies the tiny town of Murgon. Located on Wakka Wakka …
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Science Unmasked
Are Animals and AI Conscious? We’ve Devised New Theories for How to Test This
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou might think a honey bee foraging in your garden and a browser window running ChatGPT have nothing …
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Science Unmasked
Dogs 10,000 Years Ago Roamed With Bands of Humans and Came in All Shapes and Sizes
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFrom village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colors, and …
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Technology
An AI Lab Says Chinese-Backed Bots Are Running Cyber Espionage Attacks. Experts Have Questions
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe U.S. AI lab Anthropic has recently published a report about its discovery of the “first reported AI-orchestrated …
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We live in changing times. While we once flippantly threw villains to the lions, now we seek to …
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Space
What Should You Do If You Find a Meteorite? Space Rock Experts Explain
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesPeople in eastern Victoria witnessed a bright streak across the sky, followed by a loud sonic boom that …
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While often miscast as mysterious or hard to understand, cats are actually excellent communicators. In fact, in free-ranging …
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Science Unmasked
6 Ways to Give Your Dog a Richer Life, From ‘Sniffaris’ to Sensory Gardens
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhile we are captivated by a vivid sunset and breathtaking views, dogs have their noses to the ground, …