Until recently, the number of citizen scientists in Australia was estimated at between 100,000 and 130,000 people. But …
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 UnmaskedFeatured
An Extinct Echidna the Size of a Small Child Once Roamed Victoria, New Fossil Shows
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThose who venture into Foul Air Cave, below Buchan township in eastern Victoria, Australia, quickly realize how it …
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Technology
More Than 60% of Home Battery Installations Inspected in Australia Are ‘Substandard’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMore than 60% of battery system installation work inspected under a federal government green energy program is substandard …
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Science Unmasked
Want to Be a Citizen Scientist? Here Are 5 Ways to Get Involved
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEver wondered what it might feel like to spot giant spider crabs while you’re snorkeling? Or check plants …
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At 13:24:59 Central Standard Time on December 19, 1972, the Apollo 17 command module splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, …
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Space
As NASA Launches a Crewed Moon Mission, Australia Is Once Again Playing a Critical Role
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOn April 1, 2026, NASA is sending astronauts back around the Moon. And Australia is playing a critical …
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Technology
Australia Has Set New Expectations for AI Data Centers — They Should Serve the Public
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Australian federal government has released new expectations for data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The message …
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Science Unmasked
Giant Dragonflies Once Roamed Earth’s Skies. New Research Upends the Textbook Theory of Why They Went Extinct
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesInsects first took to the skies about 350 million years ago, some 200 million years before birds first …
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Science Unmasked
‘Coral Houses’ Are Dotted Throughout the Pacific. Now Scientists Know Exactly When They Were Built
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Mangareva Islands are about 1,600 km southeast of Tahiti in French Polynesia. They get their name (which …
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Social MediaEditor's Pick
Meta and Google Just Lost a Landmark Social Media Addiction Case. A Tech Law Expert Explains the Fallout
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSocial media platforms Instagram and YouTube have a design defect, which means they are addictive, a jury in …