Virgin Australia flight VA 148 set out from Queenstown, New Zealand, bound for Melbourne. Not long after takeoff, …
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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Sports
Will the Paris Olympics Be a Terrorist Target? These 3 Factors Could Be Key
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn recent months, the Islamic State has escalated its calls to attack sporting events in Europe. Governments are …
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Science
There are ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Our Drinking Water. Should Standards Change to Protect Our Health?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNews coverage reports potentially unsafe levels of “forever chemicals” detected in drinking water supplies around Australia. These include …
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Science Unmasked
The Internet of Animals: An Inside Account of an Ambitious Plan to Track Animal Movements Across the Globe
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Internet of Animals is a clever, tempting book title. Author Martin Wikelski draws us in with the …
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Archaeology
The Secrets of Maya Child Sacrifice at Chichén Itzá Uncovered Using Ancient DNA
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearchers have revealed new details about human sacrifice at the ancient Maya site of Chichén Itzá after analyzing …
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Technology
What to Do if You, or Someone You Know, Is Targeted With Deepfake Porn or AI Nudes
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNearly 50 female students from Victoria’s Bacchus Marsh Grammar School had deepfake, sexually explicit images of them shared …
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Spicy foods taste spicy because they contain a family of compounds called capsaicinoids. Capsaicin is the major culprit. …
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We’re hearing a lot about ultra-processed foods and the health effects of eating too many. And we know …
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Science
Fresh Water and Key Conditions for Life Appeared on Earth Half a Billion Years Earlier Than We Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe need two ingredients for life to start on a planet: dry land and (fresh) water. Strictly, the …
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Science
‘Junk Science’ Is Being Used in Australian Courtrooms, and Wrongful Convictions Are at Stake
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe court conviction of Robert Farquharson for the murder of his three sons on Father’s Day 2005 is …