Do you suffer from low back pain that recurs regularly? If you do, you’re not alone. Roughly 70 …
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 Eerie ‘Digital Afterlife’ Is No Longer Science Fiction. So How Do We Navigate the Risks?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesImagine a future where your phone pings with a message that your dead father’s “digital immortal” bot is …
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Peace and Conflict
Albanese Told Chinese Premier That Officials’ Behavior Toward Cheng Lei Was ‘Unacceptable’ and ‘Not Appropriate’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Albanese government has formally expressed its displeasure to the Chinese Embassy over Chinese officials trying to impede …
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Science Unmasked
Hydration Is Really Important for Learning. How Much Do Kids Need to Drink?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesBallarat Clarendon College began a trial to ban water bottles in the classroom for students in Years 5 …
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Virgin Australia flight VA 148 set out from Queenstown, New Zealand, bound for Melbourne. Not long after takeoff, …
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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 …