Many swimming schools have temporarily closed for the summer holidays. But this doesn’t mean you should take a …
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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Lifestyle
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Health
Children Can Be More Vulnerable in the Heat. Here’s How to Protect Them This Summer
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesExtreme heat is increasingly common in Australia and around the world, and besides making us uncomfortable, it can …
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Operations teams have confirmed NASA’s mission to “touch” the Sun survived its record-breaking closest approach to the solar …
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Space
From Dead Galaxies to Mysterious Red Dots, Here’s What the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Has Found in Just 3 Years
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOn this day three years ago, we witnessed the nail-biting launch of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), …
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Technology
Local Governments Are Using AI Without Clear Rules or Policies, and the Public Has No Idea
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn 2017, the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands deployed an artificial intelligence (AI) system to determine how …
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Space
Astronomers’ World-First Discovery: Twin Stars Trapped in Galactic Black Hole Orbit
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAt the center of the Milky Way is a supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A*. It is roughly …
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Technology
Big Tech Firms Like Meta Forced to Pay for News, Under Albanese Government’s ‘News Bargaining Incentive’ Charge
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBig tech companies like Meta would have to either do deals with news organizations to help fund journalism …
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Science Unmasked
How Can I Keep My Cat Happy? 5 Tips From a Vet to Help Your Feline Friend Live Its Best Life
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAround one-third of Australian households live with at least one cat, yet surveys tell us the cats’ needs …
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Technology
AI Will Continue to Grow in 2025. But It Will Face Major Challenges Along the Way
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) continued taking large and surprising steps forward. People started conversing with AI “resurrections” …
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Science Unmasked
Sunglasses Don’t Just Look Good — They’re Good for You Too. Here’s How to Choose the Right Pair
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralians are exposed to some of the highest levels of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world. While …