It’s surprising how easy it is to see a koala every day in Australia’s major cities. The cute, …
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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Science Unmasked
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Technology
Flying Taxis and Delivery Drones Could Soon Crowd City Skies. What Happens When They Fail?
by Troy OakesIt was clear that something had gone seriously wrong with the thousand-strong swarm of drones twinkling above Darling …
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Science Unmasked
Aliens Might Exist. But There Are 3 Reasons Why They’re Not Visiting Us
by Troy OakesThe United States government’s recent release of hundreds of previously classified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) cases spanning the …
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Technology
Kids on Social Media More Than 2 Hours a Day at Higher Risk of Mental Illness
by Troy OakesAs the United Kingdom and other countries make moves to follow Australia’s lead in restricting access to social …
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Science Unmasked
A 5.3-Million-Year-Old Whale Graveyard Has Been Found on the Floor of the Indian Ocean
by Troy OakesWhen a whale dies, a very special natural phenomenon can come alive. The carcass might float at the …
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Science Unmasked
I Don’t Want To Kill the Spiders, Ants and Other Bugs in My House. What Should I Do Instead?
by Troy OakesWe’ve all been there: just as you’re about to fall asleep, you notice a huntsman spider on the …
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Space
Astronomers Found a Galaxy in the Throes of Death — and They Know What’s Killing It
by Troy OakesAt the start of cosmic history, galaxies were big clouds of gas, and they grew by turning that …
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The United States government’s recent release of hundreds of previously classified Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) cases spanning the …
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Technology
Seahorses and Shark Fins Are Illegally Trafficked. An AI Tool Could Help Stop This Crime
by Troy OakesShark fins on a plane, seahorses in your bag, and sea cucumbers in the post — these are …
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We’re used to a lot of different natural things falling out of the sky. These can include snow, …