Space junk returning to the Earth is introducing metal pollution to the pristine upper atmosphere as it burns …
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
Humanoid Home Robots Are on the Market — but Do We Really Want Them?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLast year, Norwegian-US tech company 1X announced a strange new product: “the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed …
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Science Unmasked
The Ground Beneath Sydney Emits Radiation, but It’s Nothing to Worry About
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen most people hear the word radiation, their minds jump straight to nuclear disasters, such as those at …
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Technology
Are Video Game Developers Using AI? Players Want to Know, but the Rules Are Patchy
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs with all creative industries, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been infiltrating video games. Non-generative AI has been …
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Science Unmasked
Men Lose Their Y Chromosome as They Age. Scientists Thought It Didn’t Matter — but Now We’re Learning More
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMen tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. But because the Y chromosome …
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Science Unmasked
Why Are New Tea Towels Worse at Drying Dishes Than Older Ones?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThere’s a peculiar ritual in many kitchens: reaching past the crisp, pristine tea towel hanging on the oven …
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Science Unmasked
Deep-Sea Fish Larvae Rewrite the Rules of How Eyes Can Be Built
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe deep sea is cold, dark, and under immense pressure. Yet life has found a way to prevail …
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Science Unmasked
An Illegal Bioweapons Lab Was Found in a Las Vegas Garage. It’s a Warning for Australia
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn Las Vegas, two people were admitted to the hospital “deathly ill” after being exposed to “possible biological …
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Science Unmasked
Why Do Nose and Ear Hairs Become Longer and Thicker as We Age?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesGrowing older often brings unexpected grooming challenges. This is particularly apparent when some areas that, when young, we …
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Technology
Big Tech Companies Are Still Failing to Tackle Child Abuse Material Online
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the 2024-25 financial year alone, the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation received nearly 83,000 reports of …