Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haast’s …
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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Archaeology
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Technology
What Is a Virtual Emergency Department? And When Should You ‘Visit’ One?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe emergency department is the physical and emblematic front door for many Australians to access urgent healthcare services. …
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Environment
Bird Flu Is Hitting Australian Poultry Farms, With the First Human Case Reported in Victoria
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe first human case of avian influenza (bird flu) in Australia was reported in Victoria. A child acquired …
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Technology
Worried Your Address, Birth Date, or Health Data Is Being Sold? You Should Be
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralians don’t know and can’t control how data brokers are spreading their personal information. This is the core …
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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 …