It’s been seven years since the launch of Replika, an artificially intelligent chatbot designed to be a friend …
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
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Space
Exoplanet WASP-69b Has a Cometlike Tail — This Unique Feature Is Helping Scientists Like Me Learn More About How Planets Evolve
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLocated 163 light-years from Earth, a Jupiter-sized exoplanet named WASP-69b offers astrophysicists a window into the dynamic processes …
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Science Unmasked
AI to Z: All the Terms You Need to Know to Keep Up in the AI Hype Age
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesArtificial intelligence (AI) is becoming ever more prevalent in our lives. It’s no longer confined to certain industries …
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Technology
AI Can Now Generate Entire Songs on Demand. What Does This Mean for Music as We Know It?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn March, we saw the launch of a “ChatGPT for music” called Suno, which uses generative AI to …
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Technology
Wearable Devices Can Now Harvest Your Brain Data: Australia Needs Urgent Privacy Reforms
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRecent trends show Australians are increasingly buying wearables, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers. These electronics track your …
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Technology
Why Are Algorithms Called Algorithms? A Brief History of the Persian Polymath You’ve Likely Never Heard Of
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAlgorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and …
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Science Unmasked
Treating Burns With an Environmentally Friendly Plant-Based Bandage
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Smart Materials research group, coordinated by Athanassia Athanassiou at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, has developed a …
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Technology
Think All Chemicals Are Bad? From Your Food to Your Phone, Modern Life Relies on Them
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe icebreaker of many barbeque conversations is something like: “What do you do for a crust?” “I teach …
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Technology
Job Scams Are on the Rise. What Are They, and How Can You Protect Yourself?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn the digital era, the job market is increasingly becoming a minefield — demanding and difficult to navigate. …
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Feng Shui
We Think We Control Our Health, but Corporations Have a Much Greater Role
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesYou go to the gym, eat healthy, and walk as much as possible. You wash your hands and …