Boomerangs are an iconic symbol of Australia. Known internationally for their unique curved shape and ability to return …
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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Science Unmasked
Our Brains Evaluate Food Within Milliseconds, Long Before We’ve Decided To Eat It
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesImagine you’re at the grocery store, standing before a selection of snacks. Seemingly without thinking, you skip over …
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Science Unmasked
Ancient ‘Salt Mountains’ in Southern Australia Once Created Refuges for Early Life
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSalt is an essential nutrient for the human body. But hundreds of millions of years before the first …
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Space
How Does a Flaming Piece of Space Junk End Up on Earth? A Space Archaeologist Explains
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe mysterious object was on fire and lying in the middle of a remote dirt road in Western …
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I have worked in AI for more than three decades, including with pioneers such as John McCarthy, who …
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Science Unmasked
What’s the Difference Between a Password and a Passkey? It’s Not Just the Protection They Provide
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesPasswords are the keys to our digital lives — think how many times you log in to websites …
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Technology
Most Australian Government Agencies Aren’t Transparent About How They Use AI
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA year ago, the Commonwealth government established a policy requiring most federal agencies to publish “AI transparency statements” …
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Science Unmasked
High-Tech Cameras Capture the Secrets of Venomous Snake Bites
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFor more than 60 million years, venomous snakes have slithered across Earth. These ancient, chemical weapon-wielding reptiles owe …
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Poisoning is a term most often associated with the human body and natural environments. But it is also …
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Science Unmasked
Unusual Red Rocks in Australia Are Rewriting the Rules on Exceptional Fossil Sites
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHidden beneath farmland in the central tablelands of New South Wales lies one of Australia’s most extraordinary fossil …