Trafficked wildlife is a global crisis impacting at least 4,000 species of plants and animals, including mammals, reptiles, …
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
New Fossil Reveals the Weird ‘Tooth Cushions’ of an Apex Predator From 425 Million Years Ago
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRoughly 425 million years ago, in the warm seas over what is now southern China, there lived a …
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Technology
Are Google’s ‘Preferred Sources’ a Good Thing for Online News?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhy do you see the results you do when you search for information online? It’s a complex mix …
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Science Unmasked
Wasps and Frogs Keep Evolving a Crucial Pain Molecule in Their Venom. Now We Know Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe next time you stub your toe, get pricked with a needle, or have your fingers jammed in …
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Science Unmasked
Raincoat No Longer Waterproof? A Textile Scientist Explains Why — and How to Fix It
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour, your undershirt …
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Technology
Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’: Why Laser Weapons Are No Longer Science Fiction
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs conflict escalates following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, and Iran’s subsequent retaliatory strikes, reports have …
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As we wait for the historic Artemis II mission — with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen on board — …
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Space
20 Billion Galaxies: New Survey of the Sky Will Reveal the Universe in Unprecedented Detail
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen you look up at the night sky, it appears unchanging. But if you look deep enough, you …
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Technology
How China Is Betting Cheap AI Will Get the World Hooked on Its Tech
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesArtificial intelligence (AI) is at a very Chinese time in its life. Recent moves from Chinese AI labs …
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Space
A Cosmic Explosion With the Force of a Billion Suns Went Unseen — Until We Caught Its Echo
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSome of the universe’s most extreme explosions leave behind almost no trace. The original explosion is unseen, but …