In October 2020, a van-sized robotic spacecraft briefly touched down on the surface of Bennu, a 525-meter-wide asteroid …
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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Technology
DeepSeek: Why the Hot New Chinese AI Chatbot Has Big Privacy and Security Problems
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has rattled the tech industry with the release of free, cheaply …
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Science Unmasked
Here’s What ‘Deep Listening’ Can Tell You About the Natural World and Your Place in It
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHave you ever taken the time to stop and listen to nature? Deeply, quietly, and patiently? If not, …
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Science Unmasked
What’s the Difference Between a Food Allergy and Food Intolerance?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAt one time or another, you’ve probably come across someone who is lactose intolerant and might experience some …
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Science UnmaskedEditor's Pick
China Has Invested Billions in Ports Around the World. This Is Why the West Is So Concerned
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOn his way to the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro in November, Chinese President Xi Jinping met …
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Technology
DeepSeek: How a Small Chinese AI Company Is Shaking Up U.S. Tech Heavyweights
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesChinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through the tech community with the release of extremely …
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Technology
‘AI Agents’ Promise to Arrange Your Finances, Do Your Taxes, Book Your Holidays — and Put Us All at Risk
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOver the past two years, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has captivated public attention. This year signals the beginning …
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Science Unmasked
New Study Challenges a Major Theory on Why Some Kangaroos Mysteriously Went Extinct
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe extinction of the megafauna — giant marsupials that lived in Australia until 60,000 to 45,000 years ago …
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Space
Blinking Radio Pulses From Space Hint at a Cosmic Object That ‘Shouldn’t Exist’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen some of the biggest stars reach the end of their lives, they explode in spectacular supernovas and …
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Space
A Bright ‘Sun-Skirting’ Comet Will Grace Southern Skies This Week. Here’s How to See It
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHot on the heels of a spectacular comet late last year, another celestial visitor is set to put …