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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
Around 250 Million Years Ago, Earth Was Near-Lifeless and Locked in a Hothouse State. Now, Scientists Know Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSome 252 million years ago, almost all life on Earth disappeared. Known as the Permian-Triassic mass extinction — …
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Technology
How Can We Stay Safe After Data Breaches? Step 1 Is to Change the Cybersecurity Laws
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralian airline Qantas has announced that cyber attackers had accessed personal data about some of its customers. The …
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Space
Astronomers Have Spied an Interstellar Object Zooming Through the Solar System
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThis week, astronomers spotted the third known interstellar visitor to our Solar System. First detected by the Asteroid …
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Space
How Do Scientists Calculate the Probability That an Asteroid Could Hit Earth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesI was preparing for my early morning class back in January 2025 when I received a notice regarding …
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Science Unmasked
‘Do Not Eat’: What’s in Those Little Desiccant Sachets and How Do They Work?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen you buy a new electronic appliance, shoes, medicines, or even some food items, you often find a …
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Technology
Distrust in AI Is on the Rise — but Along With Healthy Scepticism Comes the Risk of Harm
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSome video game players recently criticized the cover art on a new video game for being generated with …
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Science Unmasked
Remote Cave Discovery Shows Ancient Voyagers Brought Rice Across 2,300 km of Pacific Ocean
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn a new study published in Science Advances, my colleagues and I have uncovered the earliest evidence of …
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Space
A Strange Bright Burst in Space Baffled Astronomers for More Than a Year. Now, They’ve Solved the Mystery
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAround midday on June 13, 2024, my colleagues and I were scanning the skies when we thought we …
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Technology
eSafety Boss Wants YouTube Included in the Social Media Ban. But AI Raises Even More Concerns for Kids
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesJulie Inman Grant, Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, addressed the National Press Club to outline how her office will be …