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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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Technology
Most Australian Government Agencies Aren’t Transparent About How They Use AI
by Troy OakesA year ago, the Commonwealth government established a policy requiring most federal agencies to publish “AI transparency statements” …
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For more than 60 million years, venomous snakes have slithered across Earth. These ancient, chemical weapon-wielding reptiles owe …
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Poisoning is a term most often associated with the human body and natural environments. But it is also …
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Science Unmasked
Unusual Red Rocks in Australia Are Rewriting the Rules on Exceptional Fossil Sites
by Troy OakesHidden beneath farmland in the central tablelands of New South Wales lies one of Australia’s most extraordinary fossil …
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Technology
AI Systems and Humans ‘See’ the World Differently — and That’s Why AI Images Look So Garish
by Troy OakesHow do computers see the world? It’s not quite the same way humans do. Recent advances in generative …
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Technology
Some Major Australian Towns Still Have Poor Phone Reception. It’s Threatening Public Safety
by Troy OakesAustralians rely on their phones and the Internet for education, business, socializing, and in emergencies. And as Optus’ …
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For roughly 4.5 billion years, the Moon has kept Earth company. In the much shorter span of time …
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Science Unmasked
Human Ancestors Were Exposed to Lead Millions of Years Ago, and It Shaped Our Evolution
by Troy OakesWhen we think of lead poisoning, most of us imagine modern human-made pollution, paint, old pipes, or exhaust …
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Science Unmasked
How Does Your Immune System Stay Balanced? A Nobel Prize-Winning Answer
by Troy OakesEvery day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause …