Imagine watching your favorite nature documentary. The predator lunges rapidly from its hiding place, jaws wide open, and …
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
Traveling With Food Allergies? These Tips Can Help You Stay Safer in the Skies
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWith the school holidays approaching, many families will be traveling, including on planes interstate and overseas. But travel …
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Technology
There’s Gold Trapped in Your iPhone — and Chemists Have Found a Safe New Way To Extract It
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn 2022, humans produced an estimated 62 million tons of electronic waste — enough to fill more than …
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Technology
How Do Sleep Trackers Work, and Are They Worth It? A Sleep Scientist Breaks It Down
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMany smartwatches, fitness trackers, and wellness trackers now offer sleep tracking among their many functions. Wear your watch …
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Science Unmasked
Jaws at 50: How a Single Movie Changed Our Perception of White Sharks Forever
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIt’s been 50 years since Steven Spielberg’s movie Jaws first cast a terrifying shadow across our screens. At …
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Technology
MIT Researchers Say Using ChatGPT Can Rot Your Brain. The Truth Is a Little More Complicated
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSince ChatGPT appeared almost three years ago, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on learning has been …
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Science Unmasked
Migrating Bogong Moths Use the Stars and Earth’s Magnetic Field to Find Ancestral Summer Caves Each Year
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIt’s a warm January summer afternoon, and as I traverse the flower-strewn western slopes of Australia’s highest mountain, …
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Science Unmasked
What Is a ‘Bunker Buster’? An Expert Explains What the U.S. Dropped on Iran
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLate on Saturday night, local time, the United States carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear enrichment sites at …
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Science Unmasked
For the First Time, Fossil Stomach Contents of a Sauropod Dinosaur Reveal What They Really Ate
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSince the late 19th century, sauropod dinosaurs (long-necked, such as Brontosaurus and Brachiosaurus) have been almost universally regarded …
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Science Unmasked
Oldest Known Human Fingerprint Discovered on Ancient Neanderthal Artwork — With Help From Spain’s Forensic Police
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA unique archaeological find has recently expanded our knowledge of Neanderthals’ capacity for symbolic thought. The object in …