About 50,000 years ago, humanity lost one of its last surviving hominin cousins, Homo floresiensis (also known as …
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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If you’ve ever been on the sidelines at an under-12s team sport, you will know that some children …
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Science Unmasked
What’s Working From Home Doing to Your Mental Health? We Tracked 16,000 Australians to Find Out
by Troy OakesWorking from home has become a fixture of Australian work culture, but its effect on mental health is …
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Science Unmasked
Are Mozzie Repellents Safe to Use? And Do I Really Need Them in Australia?
by Troy OakesSummer’s here, and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect …
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Most of us know that sunscreen is a key way to protect areas of our skin that are …
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Science Unmasked
Storms in the Southern Ocean Are Producing More Rain — and the Consequences Could Be Global
by Troy OakesIf you ever find yourself on Macquarie Island — a narrow, wind-lashed ridge halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica …
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Technology
How Scientists Are Growing Computers From Human Brain Cells – and Why They Want to Keep Doing It
by Troy OakesAs prominent artificial intelligence (AI) researchers eye limits to the current phase of the technology, a different approach …
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Science Unmasked
Impacts of Colonization on Dingoes Are ‘Written in Their Bones’, New Research Finds
by Troy OakesDingoes are no ordinary dogs. They trace their roots back to an ancient Asian lineage and made their …
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Science Unmasked
56 Million Years Ago, the Earth Suddenly Heated Up — and Many Plants Stopped Working Properly
by Troy OakesAround 56 million years ago, Earth suddenly got much hotter. Over about 5,000 years, the amount of carbon …
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Science Unmasked
Mineral Vs. Chemical Sunscreens? Science Shows the Difference Is Smaller Than You Think
by Troy Oakes“Mineral-only” sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of “chemicals,” a belief that …