Australians don’t know and can’t control how data brokers are spreading their personal information. This is the core …
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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Environment
Honk! These Monkeys Have Truly Legendary Noses — Now We Better Understand Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOf all the monkey species around the world, one stands out with its large, bizarre nose. Male proboscis …
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Technology
ChatGPT Is Now Better Than Ever at Faking Human Emotions and Behavior
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOpenAI launched GPT-4o (“o” for “omni”), a new version of the artificial intelligence (AI) system powering the popular …
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You might have seen viral videos of Wendy’s drive-thru customers in the United States ordering their fast food …
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Science Unmasked
After 180 Years, New Clues Are Revealing Just How General Anesthesia Works in the Brain
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOver 350 million surgeries are performed globally each year. For most of us, it’s likely at some point …
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Science Unmasked
Why are Auroras so Hard to Predict? And When Can We Expect More?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOn Saturday evening before Mother’s Day, Australians witnessed a rare celestial spectacle: a breathtaking display of aurora australis, …
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Archaeology
We Mapped a Lost Branch of the Nile River – Which May Be The Key to a Longstanding Mystery of the Pyramids
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe largest field of pyramids in Egypt — consisting of 31 pyramids built over a millennium, including the …
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Technology
AI Friends Can Relieve Loneliness, but Here Are 4 Red Flags to Watch For in Your Chatbot ‘Friend’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIt’s been seven years since the launch of Replika, an artificially intelligent chatbot designed to be a friend …
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Space
Exoplanet WASP-69b Has a Cometlike Tail — This Unique Feature Is Helping Scientists Like Me Learn More About How Planets Evolve
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLocated 163 light-years from Earth, a Jupiter-sized exoplanet named WASP-69b offers astrophysicists a window into the dynamic processes …
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Science Unmasked
AI to Z: All the Terms You Need to Know to Keep Up in the AI Hype Age
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesArtificial intelligence (AI) is becoming ever more prevalent in our lives. It’s no longer confined to certain industries …