For most of human existence, listening was closely tied to moments that carried meaning, emotion, or survival. Nature …
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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Space
A Million New SpaceX Satellites Will Destroy the Night Sky — for Everyone on Earth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMore than 10,000 Starlink satellites currently orbit the Earth. We see them crawling across dark skies, no matter …
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Technology
TVs Keep Getting More Pixels — but We Are Approaching the Limits of What Our Eyes Can Actually See
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesI remember sitting very close to the TV as a child and seeing that the image was made …
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Technology
Your Smart Home Can Be Easily Hacked. New Safety Standards Will Help, but Stay Vigilant
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOn a quiet suburban street, a modern Australian home wakes before its owners do. The lights turn on …
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Science Unmasked
It’s Tempting to Offload Your Thinking to AI. Cognitive Science Shows Why That’s a Bad Idea
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWith so many artificial intelligence (AI) products on offer now, it’s increasingly tempting to offload difficult thinking tasks …
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Science Unmasked
Animals Can Talk Over Huge Distances — but Humans Might Be Changing Their Range
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAnimals are noisy. And their noises can travel a long way. But making sounds can be a double-edged …
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Science Unmasked
Rising CO₂ Levels Are Reflected in Human Blood. Scientists Don’t Know What It Means
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHumans evolved in an atmosphere containing roughly 200-300 parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide (CO₂). Today, that …
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Science
Australia May Ban Infant Formula Advertising. Here’s What the Online Ads Actually Say
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe federal government released a consultation paper seeking input on whether it should introduce legislation to prevent or …
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Science Unmasked
Oil, Petrol, Gasoline: A Chemical Engineer Explains How Crude Oil Turns Into Fuel
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs the U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalates, so too does the global oil crisis. The effective closure of …
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Science
Microbes in Antarctica Survive the Freezing and Dark Winter by Living on Air
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWinter in Antarctica is long and dark. Temperatures remain well below freezing. In many places, the Sun sets …