The world suffered what many have described as the largest IT outage in history when 8.5 million Windows …
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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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 …
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Science
Federal Court Finds Insufficient Evidence Roundup Weedkiller Causes Cancer. What Does the Science Say?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA major Federal Court class action has been dismissed this week after Justice Michael Lee ruled there was …
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Science Unmasked
The First Published Results From Juukan Gorge Show 47,000 Years of Aboriginal Heritage Was Destroyed in Mining Blast
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains an image of deceased people, which is …
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Technology
Are Running Shoes Getting Too Good? Why ‘Technological Doping’ Is a Growing Concern for Professional Sports
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEvery four years, the best athletes from around the globe converge to battle it out for top honors …
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Technology
Why Does the Olympics Have an ‘AI Agenda’ and What Does It Mean for the Future of Sport?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe 2024 Summer Olympics, kicking off in Paris on July 26, will be novel for more than just …
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Technology
One Small Update Brought Down Millions of IT Systems Around the World. It’s a Timely Warning
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe global IT systems outage caused by a software update gone wrong highlights the interconnected and often fragile …
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Technology
What Is CrowdStrike Falcon and What Does it Do? Is My Computer Safe?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA massive IT outage over the weekend caused by Crowdstrike software affected computer systems worldwide. In Australia and …
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For at least 3,500 years, dingoes have been Australia’s top terrestrial predator. And in current times, they are …