Scientific publishing relies on peer review as the mechanism that maintains trust in what we publish. When we …
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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Scientists at Microsoft Research in the United States have demonstrated a system called Silica for writing and reading …
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Space
Too Many Satellites? Earth’s Orbit Is on Track for a Catastrophe — But We Can Stop It
by Troy OakesOn January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission for a megaconstellation of …
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Space
SpaceX Rocket Left Behind a Plume of Chemical Pollution as It Burned Up in the Atmosphere
by Troy OakesSpace junk returning to the Earth is introducing metal pollution to the pristine upper atmosphere as it burns …
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Last year, Norwegian-US tech company 1X announced a strange new product: “the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed …
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Science Unmasked
The Ground Beneath Sydney Emits Radiation, but It’s Nothing to Worry About
by Troy OakesWhen most people hear the word radiation, their minds jump straight to nuclear disasters, such as those at …
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Technology
Are Video Game Developers Using AI? Players Want to Know, but the Rules Are Patchy
by Troy OakesAs with all creative industries, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been infiltrating video games. Non-generative AI has been …
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Science Unmasked
Men Lose Their Y Chromosome as They Age. Scientists Thought It Didn’t Matter — but Now We’re Learning More
by Troy OakesMen tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. But because the Y chromosome …
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There’s a peculiar ritual in many kitchens: reaching past the crisp, pristine tea towel hanging on the oven …
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The deep sea is cold, dark, and under immense pressure. Yet life has found a way to prevail …