Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as “miracle” cells — ones that can …
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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Science
Engineering Crops to Photosynthesize Better Just Got One Step Closer to Reality
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs Earth’s population grows, we will need more food. According to one estimate, we may need to nearly …
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Science Unmasked
People With This Rare Visual Condition See Illusory Faces More Often, New Study Shows
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen you look at clouds, tree bark, or the front of a car, do you sometimes see a …
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Space
New Images Reveal the Milky Way’s Stunning Galactic Plane in More Detail Than Ever Before
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Milky Way is a rich and complex environment. We see it as a luminous line stretching across …
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Science Unmasked
How Forensic Analysis and Traditional Knowledge Reveal the Story of a Unique Boomerang
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBoomerangs are an iconic symbol of Australia. Known internationally for their unique curved shape and ability to return …
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Science Unmasked
Our Brains Evaluate Food Within Milliseconds, Long Before We’ve Decided To Eat It
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesImagine you’re at the grocery store, standing before a selection of snacks. Seemingly without thinking, you skip over …
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Ancient ‘Salt Mountains’ in Southern Australia Once Created Refuges for Early Life
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSalt is an essential nutrient for the human body. But hundreds of millions of years before the first …
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Space
How Does a Flaming Piece of Space Junk End Up on Earth? A Space Archaeologist Explains
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe mysterious object was on fire and lying in the middle of a remote dirt road in Western …
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I have worked in AI for more than three decades, including with pioneers such as John McCarthy, who …
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Science Unmasked
What’s the Difference Between a Password and a Passkey? It’s Not Just the Protection They Provide
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesPasswords are the keys to our digital lives — think how many times you log in to websites …