Recently, some Australian shoppers got more than they bargained for when they chatted with Woolworths’ artificial intelligence (AI) …
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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We all know we live in three-dimensional space. But what does it mean when people talk about four …
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Space
One of the Biggest Stars in the Universe Might Be Getting Ready to Explode
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOne of the largest known stars in the universe underwent a dramatic transformation in 2014, new research shows, …
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Science Unmasked
The Peer Review System Is Breaking Down. Here’s How We Can Fix It
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesScientific publishing relies on peer review as the mechanism that maintains trust in what we publish. When we …
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Scientists at Microsoft Research in the United States have demonstrated a system called Silica for writing and reading …
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Space
Too Many Satellites? Earth’s Orbit Is on Track for a Catastrophe — But We Can Stop It
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOn January 30, 2026, SpaceX filed an application with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission for a megaconstellation of …
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Space
SpaceX Rocket Left Behind a Plume of Chemical Pollution as It Burnt Up in the Atmosphere
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSpace junk returning to the Earth is introducing metal pollution to the pristine upper atmosphere as it burns …
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Technology
Humanoid Home Robots Are on the Market — but Do We Really Want Them?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLast year, Norwegian-US tech company 1X announced a strange new product: “the world’s first consumer-ready humanoid robot designed …
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Science Unmasked
The Ground Beneath Sydney Emits Radiation, but It’s Nothing to Worry About
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen most people hear the word radiation, their minds jump straight to nuclear disasters, such as those at …
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Technology
Are Video Game Developers Using AI? Players Want to Know, but the Rules Are Patchy
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs with all creative industries, generative artificial intelligence (AI) has been infiltrating video games. Non-generative AI has been …