There have been several headlines over the past week about an AI chatbot officially passing the Turing test. …
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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Technology
Selling Your Old Laptop or Phone? You Might Be Handing Over Your Data Too
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou’re about to recycle your laptop or your phone, so you delete all your photos and personal data. …
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Science
Critical Thinking Is More Important Than Ever. How Can I Improve My Skills?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThere is a Fox News headline that goes like this: Transgender female runner who beat 14,000 women at …
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Leadership
Defense Spending: Our Research Shows How Australia Can Stop Buying Weapons for the Wars of the Past
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralia’s defense spending is on the rise. The future defense budget has already been increased to 2.4 percent …
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Technology
‘Literally Just Child Gambling’: What Kids Say About Roblox, Lootboxes, and Money in Online Games
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRoblox is one of the world’s most popular online platforms for children, offering a variety of “experiences,” including …
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Insights & Stories
Academic Publishing Is a Multibillion-Dollar Industry. It’s Not Always Good for Science
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn December 2024, the editorial board of the Journal of Human Evolution resigned en masse following disagreements with …
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Animals
Do Cats Have ‘Friends’, or Do They Always Vie for Territory? Animal Experts Weigh In
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDomestic cats have been living alongside humans for an estimated 10,000 years, first as rodent control and then …
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Science
Happy Dogs Make Happy Humans, and 9 Other Reasons Science Says Dogs Need to Chew
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the wild, dogs spend a lot of their time chewing on bones, carcasses, sticks, and kernels. For …
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Science
Silicosis Is Ruining the Lungs of Construction Workers. An AI-Powered Breath Test Can Detect It in Minutes
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSilicosis is an incurable but entirely preventable lung disease. It has only one cause: breathing in too much …
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Technology
AI Can Be a Powerful Tool for Scientists. But It Can Also Fuel Research Misconduct
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn February this year, Google announced it was launching “a new AI system for scientists.” It said this …