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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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Technology
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Science
We Found the Only Kangaroo That Doesn’t Hop — and It Can Teach Us How Roos Evolved Their Quirky Gait
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the remnant rainforests of coastal far-north Queensland, bushwalkers may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of …
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Technology
Everything You Say to an Alexa Speaker Will Be Sent to Amazon — Starting Today
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAmazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial …
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Science & Tech
How Ocean Giants Are Born: Tracking the Long-Distance Impact and Danger of Extreme Swells
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLate last year, a massive ocean swell caused by a low pressure system in the North Pacific generated …
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Science Unmasked
AI Doesn’t Really ‘Learn’ — and Knowing Why Will Help You Use It More Responsibly
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhat if we told you that artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT don’t actually learn? Many people …
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Technology
Formula One drivers face temperatures up to 50°C. High tech racing suits help keep them cool
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMotorsport fans are getting their first taste of racing this year, with the opening grand prix of the …
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Science
Mysterious Radio Pulses From Space Have Been Tracked Down — and the Source Is Not What Astronomers Expected
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the past three years, astronomers have discovered a mysterious new type of radio source. We call these …
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Archaeology
Fragments of a Million-Year-Old Face Found in Spain Shed New Light on Ancient Human Migrations
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn a system of caves in the Atapuerca Mountains in Spain, nearly 50 years of systematic archaeological excavations …
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Science
World-First Analysis of Seabirds That Have Eaten Plastic Reveals Slow, Insidious Health Impacts
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe all know microplastics are bad for the environment and our health, but do we really know how …
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Science
Saturn Now Has 274 Moons — but Exactly What Makes Something a Moon Remains Unclear
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEarlier this week, Saturn gained a whopping 128 new official moons as the International Astronomical Union recognized discoveries from a team of …