Earth is going to have its very own mini-moon from September 29 until November 25. The regular Moon’s …
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
Octopuses Work Together With Fish to Hunt – and the Way They Share Decisions Is Surprisingly Complex
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution lifts the veil on what happens when octopuses and …
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Science
Exceptional New Fish Fossil Sparks Rethink of How Earth’s Geology Drives Evolution
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesCoelacanths are deep-sea fish that live off the coasts of southern Africa and Indonesia and can reach up …
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Science Unmasked
Hidden Craters Reveal Earth May Once Have Had a Ring — Like Saturn
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe rings of Saturn are some of the most famous and spectacular objects in the Solar System. Earth …
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Science Unmasked
What’s the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest? One’s About Plumbing, the Other Wiring
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn July 2023, rising US basketball star Bronny James collapsed on the court during practice and was sent …
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Technology
Australia’s Privacy Regulator Just Dropped Its Case Against ‘Troubling’ Facial Recognition Company Clearview AI. Now What?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe office of the Australian Information Commissioner announced it would be taking no further action against facial recognition …
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Technology
The Internet Is Worse Than It Used to Be. How Did We Get Here, and Can We Go Back?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen it comes to our experience of the Internet, “The times, they are a-changin,’” as Bob Dylan would …
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Technology
Have You Heard of the Open Source Internet? The Antidote to a Capitalist Web Already Exists
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the early days of the Internet, famously, no one knew if you were a dog. The Internet …
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Technology
Google Is Facing Another Crucial Court Case in the U.S. — and It Could Have Major Consequences for Online Advertising
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOne month after a U.S. court ruled Google had illegally maintained its monopoly on Internet search, the tech …
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Science Unmasked
What’s the Difference Between MSG and Table Salt? A Chemist Explains
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIt’s dinner time. You’ve worked hard to prepare a nutritious and tasty meal. But after taking your first …