Bird beaks come in almost every shape and size — from the straw-like beak of a hummingbird to …
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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Technology
Renting a Home in Australia Means Handing Over Too Much Sensitive Info. It’s a National Security Risk
by Troy OakesOur personal information is more valuable than ever. The most recent government cyber threat report warns that foreign …
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Technology
Why Do Scientists Want to Spend Billions on a 70-Year Project in an Enormous Tunnel Under the Swiss Alps?
by Troy OakesThe Large Hadron Collider and its tunnel have been responsible for astounding advances in physics: the discovery of …
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Technology
‘De-Extinction’ of Dire Wolves Promotes False Hope: Technology Can’t Undo Extinction
by Troy OakesThe media has been inundated with news of the “de-extinction” of dire wolves (Aenocyon dirus) — a species …
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Science Unmasked
Most Bees Nest in the Ground. Offering Rocks and Gravel Is a Simple Way to Help Them Thrive
by Troy OakesOf the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70 percent nest in the ground. And like …
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Science Unmasked
A Century After Its Discovery, Scientists Capture First Confirmed Footage of a Colossal Squid in the Deep
by Troy OakesThe colossal squid was first described in 1925, based on specimens found in the stomach of a commercially …
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Technology
Google Loses Online Ad Monopoly Case. But It’s Just One of Many Antitrust Battles Against Big Tech
by Troy OakesTech giant Google has just suffered another legal blow in the United States, losing a landmark antitrust case. …
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Science
We Study ‘Planktivores’ — and Found an Amazing Diversity of Shapes Among Plankton-Feeding Fishes
by Troy OakesSwim along the edge of a coral reef and you’ll often see schools of sleek, torpedo-shaped fishes gliding …
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Science Unmasked
Why Are Some Cats More Allergenic Than Others? It’s Not Their Coat Length
by Troy OakesAllergies can be debilitating for those who have them — even more so when the cause of the …
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Technology
Tools Like Apple’s Photo Clean Up Are Yet Another Nail in the Coffin for Being Able to Trust Your Eyes
by Troy OakesYou may have seen ads by Apple promoting its new Clean Up feature that can be used to …