Spicy foods taste spicy because they contain a family of compounds called capsaicinoids. Capsaicin is the major culprit. …
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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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 …
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Space
A Strange Intermittent Radio Signal From Space Has Astronomers Puzzled
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWhen we turn our radio telescopes out toward space, we sometimes detect sporadic bursts of radio waves originating …
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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 …