Thanks to our large brains, humans and non-human primates are smarter than most mammals. But why do some …
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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Science Unmasked
Tonga’s Volcanic Eruption Could Cause Unusual Weather for the Rest of the Decade
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai (Hunga Tonga for short) eruption occurred on January 15, 2022, in the Pacific Kingdom …
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Science Unmasked
What Causes Landslides? Can we Predict Them to Save Lives?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA devastating landslide struck several remote villages in the mountainous Enga province in Papua New Guinea. While it …
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Technology
Eat a Rock a Day, Put Glue on Your Pizza: How Google’s AI is Losing Touch With Reality
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesGoogle has rolled out its latest experimental search feature on Chrome, Firefox, and the Google app browser to …
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Archaeology
Ancient DNA From an Extinct Native Duck Reveals How Far Birds Flew to Make New Zealand Home
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAsk a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haast’s …
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Technology
What Is a Virtual Emergency Department? And When Should You ‘Visit’ One?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe emergency department is the physical and emblematic front door for many Australians to access urgent healthcare services. …
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Environment
Bird Flu Is Hitting Australian Poultry Farms, With the First Human Case Reported in Victoria
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe first human case of avian influenza (bird flu) in Australia was reported in Victoria. A child acquired …
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Technology
Worried Your Address, Birth Date, or Health Data Is Being Sold? You Should Be
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAustralians don’t know and can’t control how data brokers are spreading their personal information. This is the core …
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Environment
Honk! These Monkeys Have Truly Legendary Noses — Now We Better Understand Why
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOf all the monkey species around the world, one stands out with its large, bizarre nose. Male proboscis …
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Technology
ChatGPT Is Now Better Than Ever at Faking Human Emotions and Behavior
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOpenAI launched GPT-4o (“o” for “omni”), a new version of the artificial intelligence (AI) system powering the popular …