Have you ever stopped by the grocery store on your way to a dinner party to grab a …
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
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Science Unmasked
Earth’s ‘Oldest’ Impact Crater Is Much Younger Than Previously Thought — New Study
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEver been late because you misread a clock? Sometimes, the “clocks” geologists use to date events can also …
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Technology
Scientists Look to Black Holes to Know Exactly Where We Are in the Universe. But Smartphones and Wi-Fi Are Blocking the View
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe scientists who precisely measure the position of Earth are in a bit of trouble. Their measurements are …
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Technology
Australians Will Soon Need Their Age Checked to Log Into Online Search Tools — Here’s Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBy the end of this year, the experience of using search engines in Australia won’t be as simple …
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Technology
Understanding the ‘Slopocene’: How the Failures of AI Can Reveal Its Inner Workings
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSome say it’s em dashes, dodgy apostrophes, or too many emojis. Others suggest that maybe the word “delve” …
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Science Unmasked
Around 250 Million Years Ago, Earth Was Near-Lifeless and Locked in a Hothouse State. Now, Scientists Know Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSome 252 million years ago, almost all life on Earth disappeared. Known as the Permian-Triassic mass extinction — …
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Technology
How Can We Stay Safe After Data Breaches? Step 1 Is to Change the Cybersecurity Laws
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralian airline Qantas has announced that cyber attackers had accessed personal data about some of its customers. The …
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Space
Astronomers Have Spied an Interstellar Object Zooming Through the Solar System
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThis week, astronomers spotted the third known interstellar visitor to our Solar System. First detected by the Asteroid …
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Space
How Do Scientists Calculate the Probability That an Asteroid Could Hit Earth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesI was preparing for my early morning class back in January 2025 when I received a notice regarding …
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Science Unmasked
‘Do Not Eat’: What’s in Those Little Desiccant Sachets and How Do They Work?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen you buy a new electronic appliance, shoes, medicines, or even some food items, you often find a …