The kettle is a household staple practically everywhere — how else would we make our hot drinks? But …
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
Cybercrime and Real-World Crime Are Converging in a Dangerous New Way — Here’s How to Stay Safe
by Troy OakesCybercrime starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name. They know …
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Science Unmasked
Cycling Can Be 4 Times More Efficient Than Walking. A Biomechanics Expert Explains Why
by Troy OakesYou’re standing at your front door, facing a 5-kilometer commute to work. But you don’t have your car, …
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Technology
AI Agents Are Here. Here’s What to Know About What They Can Do — and How They Can Go Wrong
by Troy OakesWe are entering the third phase of generative AI. First came the chatbots, followed by the assistants. Now …
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Space
Swirling Nebula of 2 Dying Stars Revealed in Spectacular Detail in New Webb Telescope Image
by Troy OakesThe day before my thesis examination, my friend and radio astronomer Joe Callingham showed me an image we’d …
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Science Unmasked
The Southern Hemisphere Is Full of Birds Found Nowhere Else on Earth. Their Importance Has Been Overlooked
by Troy OakesThe snow petrel, a strikingly white bird with black eyes and a black bill, is one of only …
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Science Unmasked
Five Arms, No Heart and a Global Family: What DNA Revealed About the Weird Deep-Sea World of Brittle Stars
by Troy OakesYou may have read that the deep sea is a very different environment from the land and shallow …
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Space
Could the Latest ‘Interstellar Comet’ Be an Alien Probe? Why Spotting Cosmic Visitors Is Harder Than You Think
by Troy OakesOn July 1, astronomers spotted an unusual high-speed object zooming toward the Sun. Dubbed 3I/ATLAS, the surprising space …
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Science Unmasked
Rare Wooden Tools From Stone Age China Reveal Plant-Based Lifestyle of Ancient Lakeside Humans
by Troy OakesAncient wooden tools found at a site in Gantangqing in southwestern China are approximately 300,000 years old, new …
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Science Unmasked
Where Do Giant Volcanic Eruptions Come From? New Study Finds Missing Link to ‘Blobs’ Deep Within Earth
by Troy OakesVolcanic eruptions at Earth’s surface have significant consequences. Smaller ones can scare tourists on Mount Etna or disrupt …