Hidden beneath farmland in the central tablelands of New South Wales lies one of Australia’s most extraordinary fossil …
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
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 …
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Technology
The World’s Most Sensitive Computer Code Is Vulnerable to Attack. A New Encryption Method Can Help
by Troy OakesNowadays, data breaches aren’t rare shocks — they’re a weekly drumbeat. From leaked customer records to stolen source …
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Science Unmasked
Why Do Some Songs Get Stuck in Our Heads So Easily? The Science of Earworms
by Troy OakesIf you’ve watched the movie KPop Demon Hunters and see the word “golden,” what happens? Pause and think …
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Space
A U.S. Startup Plans to Deliver ‘Sunlight on Demand’ After Dark. Can It Work — and Would We Want It To?
by Troy OakesA proposed constellation of satellites has astronomers very worried. Unlike satellites that reflect sunlight and produce light pollution …
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Technology
AI Weapons Are Dangerous in War. But Saying They Can’t Be Held Accountable Misses the Point
by Troy OakesIn a speech to the United Nations Security Council, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, took aim …