When most of us look out at the ocean, we see a mostly flat blue surface stretching 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
Some Companies Claim They Can ‘Resurrect’ Species. Does That Make People More Comfortable With Extinction?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLess than a year ago, a United States company, Colossal Biosciences, announced it had “resurrected” the dire wolf, …
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The mushrooms spread out on the chopping board seemed normal enough. They were rich and dense, and had …
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Technology
Why Comparisons Between AI and Human Intelligence Miss the Point
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesClaims that artificial intelligence (AI) is on the verge of surpassing human intelligence have become commonplace. According to …
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Space
A New Comet Was Just Discovered. Will It Be Visible in Broad Daylight?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA newly discovered comet has astronomers excited, with the potential to be a spectacular sight in early April. …
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Science Unmasked
In the Australian Outback, We’re Listening for Nuclear Tests — and What We Hear Matters More Than Ever
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesTires stick to hot asphalt as I drive the Stuart Highway from Alice Springs northward, leaving the MacDonnell …
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Technology
Are You Dead? China’s Viral App Reveals a Complex Reality of Solo Living and Changing Social Ties
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA Chinese personal safety app called Are You Dead? — recently rebranded as Demumu — has gone viral …
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Science Unmasked
Tiny Radio Transmitters Reveal a Hidden Survival Tactic in Birds
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn Sturt National Park, near Tibooburra in central Australia, where temperatures can range from freezing to nearly 50°C, …
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Technology
AI Is Failing ‘Humanity’s Last Exam.’ So What Does That Mean for Machine Intelligence?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHow do you translate ancient Palmyrene script from a Roman tombstone? How many paired tendons are supported by …
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Science Unmasked
Great White Sharks Grow a Whole New Kind of Tooth for Slicing Bone as They Age
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA great white shark is a masterwork of evolutionary engineering. These beautiful predators glide effortlessly through the water, …