Roman dodecahedrons are something of an enigma: there is no known mention of these 12-sided, hollow objects in …
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
We Spent 2 Years to Bring This Extraordinary Fossil to Light
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesPitch-black darkness. Crushing squeezes, muddy passages, icy waterfalls. Bats and spiders. Abseiling over ledges into the unknown. How …
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Around one in 20 people has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It’s one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders …
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Technology
Elon Musk vs. Australia: Global Content Takedown Orders Can Harm the Internet if Adopted Widely
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDo Australian courts have the right to decide what foreign citizens, located overseas, view online on a foreign-owned …
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As more than half of Australian office workers report using generative artificial intelligence (AI) for work, we’re starting …
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Archaeology
Ancient Nomads You’ve Probably Never Heard of Disappeared From Europe 1,000 Years Ago. Now, DNA Analysis Reveals How They Lived
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHow do we understand past societies? For centuries, our primary sources of information about ancient Europe have been …
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Animals
Most Bees Don’t Die After Stinging – and Other Surprising Bee Facts
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost of us have been stung by a bee, and we know it’s not much fun. But maybe …
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Space
The ‘Devil Comet’ 12P/Pons-Brooks Has Finally Become Visible From Australia
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIf you’re a fan of all things space, you’ve doubtless heard about the “devil comet,” which has captivated …
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Space
A Massive Explosion in Space Was Mapped Showing How Galaxies ‘Pollute’ the Cosmos
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWe breathe oxygen and nitrogen gas in our atmosphere every day, but did you know that these gases …
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Technology
An Anonymous Coder Nearly Hacked a Big Chunk of the Internet. How Worried Should We Be?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOutside the world of open-source software, it’s likely few people would have heard about XZ Utils, a small …