Not only companies, but state institutions, increasingly rely on automated decisions by algorithm-based systems. Their efficiency saves time …
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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Sustainable Living
Nuclear Fuel Alternatives After Fukushima Have Challenges Ahead
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAfter the Fukushima disaster, research at The University of Manchester suggests that the preferred candidate fuel to replace …
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Technology
Here’s the Quantum Chip 1,000 Times Smaller Than Current Setups
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed a quantum chip that is 1,000 times smaller …
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African-American and other ethnically diverse mothers know the value of a good night’s sleep, but they and their …
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In an increasingly data-driven world, are we just walking data sources for the benefit of giant multinational corporations? …
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Black holes are an important part of how astrophysicists make sense of the universe — so important that …
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Technology
A Laser Pointer Could Hack Your Voice-Controlled Virtual Assistant
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFrom a distance of more than 300 feet and through a glass window, a laser pointer can trick …
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North Carolina State University researchers have developed what is, to date, the most efficient means of converting sewage …
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Technology
Russia’s Censorship May Jeopardize Internet Freedom Worldwide
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRussia’s ever-tightening grip on its citizens’ Internet access through censorship has troubling implications for Internet freedom in the …
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Technology
Serious Security Vulnerabilities Affecting Billions of Computer Chips
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWorcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) security researchers Berk Sunar and Daniel Moghimi led an international team of researchers that …