One of NASA’s key priorities is understanding the potential for life elsewhere in the universe. NASA has not …
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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The barely-there lunar atmosphere is likely the product of meteorite impacts over billions of years, a new study …
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Technology
It’s Tax Time and Scammers Are Targeting Your myGov Account. Here’s How to Stay Safe
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFor many, tax time is an exciting part of the year — there’s the potential for a refund. …
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Few sights in the night sky are as awe-inspiring as an aurora. The vibrant dancing lights — usually …
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Technology
An Academic Publisher Has Struck an AI Data Deal With Microsoft – Without Their Authors’ Knowledge
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn May, a multibillion-dollar UK-based multinational called Informa announced in a trading update that it had signed a …
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A tiny fossil penguin plays a huge role in the evolutionary history of penguins, an international study shows. …
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Technology
FraudGPT and Other Malicious AIs Are the New Frontier of Online Threats. What Can We Do?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Internet, a vast and indispensable resource for modern society, has a darker side where malicious activities thrive. …
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Technology
CrowdStrike Crash Showed Us How Invasive Cyber Security Software Is. Is There a Better Way?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe world suffered what many have described as the largest IT outage in history when 8.5 million Windows …
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Science
Australia’s Largest Iron Ore Deposits Are 1 Billion Years Younger Than We Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIron ore is the key ingredient in steel production. One of the fundamental resources for the Australian economy, …
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Space
Not 1, but 2 Meteor Showers Are About to Peak – Here’s How to Catch the Stellar Show
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOn any clear night, if you gaze skyward long enough, chances are you’ll see a meteor streaking through …