For years, astronomers have predicted a dramatic fate for our galaxy: a head-on collision with Andromeda, our nearest …
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
What’s a ‘Strombolian Eruption’? A Volcanologist Explains What Happened at Mount Etna
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDuring the morning local time, a huge cloud of ash, hot gas, and rock fragments began spewing from …
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Technology
‘Godfather of AI’ Now Fears It’s Unsafe. He Has a Plan to Rein It In
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has revealed two men suspected of bombing a fertility clinic in California …
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Technology
E-Bikes and E-Scooters Are Popular — but Dangerous. A Transport Expert Explains How to Make Them Safer
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA pedestrian in Perth tragically died after being struck by an e-scooter. This followed the death of another …
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Technology
‘Not available in Your Region’: What Is a VPN and How Can I Use One Safely
by Troy Oakesby Troy Oakes“This video is not available in your location.” It’s a message familiar to many people trying to watch …
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Technology
Google Is Going ‘All In’on AI. It’s Part of a Troubling Trend in Big Tech
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesGoogle recently unveiled the next phase of its artificial intelligence (AI) journey: “AI mode.” This new feature will …
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Science Unmasked
Can Your Cat Recognise You by Scent? New Study Shows It’s Likely
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEver wonder if your cat could pick you out of a line up? New research suggests they could …
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Science Unmasked
New Australian Data Shows Most of Us Have PFAS in Our Blood. How Worried Should We Be?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released new data that tells us about the presence of per- …
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Space
Elon Musk Promises More Risky Launches After Sixth Starship Failure
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhat goes up must come down, yet another of SpaceX’s Starships, the biggest and most powerful type of …
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Space
X-Rays Have Revealed a Mysterious Cosmic Object Never Before Seen in Our Galaxy
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn a new study published in Nature, we report the discovery of a new long-period transient — and, …