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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
New Australian Data Shows Most of Us Have PFAS in Our Blood. How Worried Should We Be?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new data that tells us about the presence of per- …
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Space
Elon Musk Promises More Risky Launches After Sixth Starship Failure
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhat goes up must come down, yet another of SpaceX’s Starships, the biggest and most powerful type of …
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Space
X-Rays Have Revealed a Mysterious Cosmic Object Never Before Seen in Our Galaxy
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn a new study published in Nature, we report the discovery of a new long-period transient — and, …
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Technology
Is It OK To Leave Device Chargers Plugged In All the Time? An Expert Explains
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHow many chargers do you own? We’re surrounded by rechargeable electronic devices — including mobile phones, laptops, smartwatches, …
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Technology
Evidence Shows AI Systems Are Already Too Much Like Humans. Will That Be a Problem?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhat if we could design a machine that could read your emotions and intentions, write thoughtful, empathetic, perfectly …
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Technology
What’s the Obscure Australian Online Safety Standard Elon Musk’s X Is Trying to Dodge in Court? An Expert Explains
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn its most recent battle with authorities in Australia, X (formerly Twitter) has launched legal action in the …
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Technology
What Does It Mean to ‘Accept’ or ‘Reject’ All Cookies, and Which Should I Choose?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIt’s nearly impossible to use the Internet without being asked about cookies. A typical pop-up will offer to …
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Space
For Making Stars, It’s Not Just How Much Gas a Galaxy Has That Matters — It’s Where It’s Hiding
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesGalaxies are often described as vast star factories, churning out new suns from clouds of gas. For decades, …
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Science Unmasked
Boredom Gets a Bad Rap, but Science Says It Can Actually Be Good for Us
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe have all experienced boredom — that feeling of waning interest or decreased mental stimulation. Eventually, we lose …