When we turn our radio telescopes out toward space, we sometimes detect sporadic bursts of radio waves originating …
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
You Leave a ‘Microbe Fingerprint’ on Every Piece of Clothing You Wear
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen you think of a criminal investigation, you might picture detectives meticulously collecting and analyzing evidence found at …
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Technology
What OpenAI’s Deal With News Corp Means for Journalism, and for You
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, and News Corp, the international media conglomerate, have signed a deal that will …
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Science Unmasked
How Do I Keep My Fruit, Vegetables, and Herbs Fresh Longer? Are There Any ‘Hacks’?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe all know fresh produce is good for us, but fruit, vegetables, and herbs tend to perish quickly …
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Technology
Spending Too Much Time on Social Media and Doomscrolling? The Problem Might Be FOMO
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFor as long as we have used the Internet to communicate and connect with each other, it has …
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Technology
What Does AI Mean for Australian Democracy? What Can We Do About It?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe relationship between AI and democracy is the topic of many increasingly urgent conversations taking place around the …
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Science Unmasked
Why Did Primates Evolve Such Big Brains? It Wasn’t for Finding Food
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThanks to our large brains, humans and non-human primates are smarter than most mammals. But why do some …
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Science Unmasked
Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Could Cause Unusual Weather for the Rest of the Decade
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Hunga Tonga for short) eruption occurred on January 15, 2022, in the Pacific Kingdom …
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Science Unmasked
What Causes Landslides? Can we Predict Them to Save Lives?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA devastating landslide struck several remote villages in the mountainous Enga province in Papua New Guinea. While it …
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Technology
Eat a Rock a Day, Put Glue on Your Pizza: How Google’s AI is Losing Touch With Reality
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesGoogle has rolled out its latest experimental search feature on Chrome, Firefox, and the Google app browser to …