Few sights in the night sky are as awe-inspiring as an aurora. The vibrant dancing lights — usually …
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
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 …
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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 …