The “visor” for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope recently completed several environmental tests simulating the conditions it …
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
How Can I Become a Paleontologist? 5 Tips From a Professional Fossil Hunter
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesI’m a paleontologist. That means I study fossils and learn about the ancient history of life on Earth. …
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The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known …
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Space
NASA Mission Concludes After Years of Successful Asteroid Detections
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe infrared NEOWISE space telescope relayed its final data about asteroids and comets to Earth before the project …
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Archaeology
Tiny Fossil Arm Bone Sheds Light on Evolution of Ancient Indonesian ‘Hobbits’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe have discovered rare and very old human fossils on the Indonesian island of Flores, including an astonishingly …
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Science Unmasked
What Happens in an Autopsy? A Forensics Expert Explains
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSometimes, it’s unclear how or why a person died. A detailed examination of the body after death, known …
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Technology
Meta Just Launched the Largest ‘Open’ AI Model in History. Here’s Why It Matters
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the world of artificial intelligence (AI), a battle is underway. On one side are companies that believe …
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Space
NASA Scientists on Why We Might Not Spot Solar Panel Technosignatures
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOne of NASA’s key priorities is understanding the potential for life elsewhere in the universe. NASA has not …
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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. …