On the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia, there is a series of large rings which rise mysteriously out of …
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
New Research Reveals Why Saber-Toothed Predators Evolved Their Deadly Teeth
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSaber teeth – the long, sharp, blade-like canines found in extinct predators such as Smilodon – represent one …
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Technology
2025 Will See Huge Advances in Quantum Computing. So What Is a Quantum Chip and How Does It Work?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn recent years, the field of quantum computing has been experiencing fast growth, with technological advances and large-scale …
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Technology
Meta Is Abandoning Fact-Checking — This Doesn’t Bode Well for the Fight Against Misinformation
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMeta has announced it will abandon its fact-checking program, starting in the United States. It was aimed at …
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Science Unmasked
‘One of the Most Important Species for Science’: How the Humble Fruit Fly Transformed 4 Fields of Research
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor to ripe …
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Science & Tech
How Do Mosquito Repellents Work? A Chemistry Expert Explains
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the southern hemisphere, it’s summertime, and for many of us, that means plenty of time outside — …
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Science Unmasked
Do Natural Fabrics Really Keep Us Cooler in Summer? Here’s the Science
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Bureau of Meteorology has warned that Australia is facing one of the hottest summers on record. As …
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Space
Humans Will Soon Be Able to Mine on the Moon. But Should We? 4 Questions to Consider
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBy the end of this decade, nations and private companies may well be mining the surface of the …
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Science Unmasked
Should I Get a Weighted Vest to Boost My Fitness? And How Heavy Should It Be?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesExercise training while wearing a weighted vest is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance. Social media posts and trainers …
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Space
A Total Eclipse of the Moon, Saturn’s Rings ‘Disappear,’ Meteors, and More: Your Guide to the Southern Sky in 2025
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn addition to the annual parade of star pictures or constellations passing above our heads each night, there …