From the bristles of brushes to the porous surfaces of sponges, your makeup kit can harbor a host …
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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Space
What Ended the ‘Dark Ages’ in the Early Universe — Solving the Mystery
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAbout 400,000 years after the Big Bang, the cosmos was a very dark place. The glow of the …
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Technology
Your Face for Sale: Anyone Can Legally Gather and Market Your Facial Data Without Explicit Consent
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe morning started with a message from a friend: “I used your photos to train my local version …
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Technology
An Expert Explains GPU Chips Powering the AI Boom and Why They’re Worth Trillions
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs the world rushes to make use of the latest wave of AI technologies, one piece of high-tech …
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Technology
Our Brains Take Rhythmic Snapshots of the World as We Walk – And We Never Knew
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFor decades, psychology departments worldwide have studied human behavior in darkened laboratories that restrict natural movements, such as …
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It has been 10 years since Malaysia Airlines passenger flight MH370 disappeared on March 8, 2014. To this …
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Space
The U.S. Just Returned to the Moon After More Than 50 Years: How Big a Deal Is It?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the few short years since the COVID pandemic changed our world, China, Japan, and India have all …
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You may be used to hearing that it takes the Earth 365 days to make a full lap, …
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Health
Eating Leafy Greens Could Be Better for Oral Health Than Using Mouthwash
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOver half the adult population in the UK and U.S. have gum disease from poor oral health. Typical …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
Anger, Sadness, Boredom, Anxiety — Emotions That Feel Bad Can Be Useful
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRemember the emotions you experienced around sadness that came with the last time you failed miserably at something? …