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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
How Can I Keep My Cat Happy? 5 Tips From a Vet to Help Your Feline Friend Live Its Best Life
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAround one-third of Australian households live with at least one cat, yet surveys tell us the cats’ needs …
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Technology
AI Will Continue to Grow in 2025. But It Will Face Major Challenges Along the Way
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) continued taking large and surprising steps forward. People started conversing with AI “resurrections” …
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Science Unmasked
Sunglasses Don’t Just Look Good — They’re Good for You Too. Here’s How to Choose the Right Pair
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralians are exposed to some of the highest levels of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world. While …
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Technology
AI Can’t Do Your Christmas Shopping Just Yet — but Next Year Might Be Different
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesI’m a computer scientist and a bad Christmas shopper. Over the weekend, I wondered whether AI systems might …
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Technology
News Bargaining Incentive: The Latest Move in the Government’s ‘Four-Dimensional Chess’ Battle With Meta
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe federal government has revealed a new bargaining chip in the gamble to bring big tech back to …
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Science Unmasked
Around 9,000 Species Have Already Gone Extinct in Australia and We’ll Likely Lose Another This Week — New Study
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMore than 95 percent of Australian animals are invertebrates (animals without backbones — spiders, snails, insects, crabs, worms, …
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Technology
‘A Virtual Seat at the Family Table’: Why Older People Are Among the Biggest Users of Social Media
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Australian government’s recent decision to ban under 16s from social media has focused attention on the harms …
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Science Unmasked
If ‘Correlation Doesn’t Imply Causation,’ How Do Scientists Figure Out Why Things Happen?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost of us have heard the phrase “correlation does not equal causation.” However, understanding how scientists move beyond …
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Technology
Tech Companies Claim AI Can Recognize Human Emotions. But the Science Doesn’t Stack Up
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesCan artificial intelligence (AI) tell whether you’re happy, sad, angry, or frustrated? According to technology companies that offer …