When your dog starts limping or your cat comes down with a sniffle, it’s natural to worry. For …
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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You might have seen an interesting phrase popping up in your social media feeds lately: “Chiron is in …
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Science Unmasked
Whales and Dolphins Regularly Hang Out With Each Other — New Study
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs the annual humpback whale migration is underway, with thousands of whales passing by the Australian coast, there …
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Science Unmasked
56 Million Years Ago, Earth Underwent Rapid Global Warming. Here’s What It Did to Pollinators
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesPollinators play a vital role in fertilising flowers, which grow into seeds and fruits, and underpin our agriculture. …
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Science Unmasked
As Human Teams Get Bigger, They Get Less Efficient. But These Ants Have Found a Solution
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHave you ever been part of a large group project? You might assume that with more people involved, …
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Science Unmasked
‘Australiana’ Images Made by AI Are Racist and Full of Tired Cliches, New Study Shows
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBig tech company hype sells generative artificial intelligence (AI) as intelligent, creative, desirable, inevitable, and about to radically …
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Science Unmasked
A Cornucopia of Tiny, Bizarre Whales Used to Live in Australian Waters — Here’s One of Them
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralia is home to a unique bunch of native land mammals, such as koalas, wombats, and wallabies. These …
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Technology
Big Tech Says AI Could Boost Australia’s Economy by $115 Billion a Year. Does the Evidence Stack Up?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAI is on the agenda in Canberra. In August, the Productivity Commission will release an interim report on harnessing …
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Science Unmasked
Why Do Some Clothes Shrink in the Wash? A Textile Scientist Explains How to ‘Unshrink’ Them
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen your favorite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating, especially if you followed …
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Science Unmasked
This Stone Tool Is Over 1 Million Years Old. How Did Its Maker Get to Sulawesi Without a Boat?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesStone tools dating to at least 1.04 million years ago have been found on the Indonesian island of …