Once every year, a select group of nuclear, climate, and technology experts assemble to determine where to place …
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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Environment
The First Flowers Evolved Before Bees How: Did They Become so Dazzling?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesColorful flowers and the insects and birds that fly among their dazzling displays are a joy of nature. …
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Health
Mosquitoes Can Spread the Flesh-Eating Buruli Ulcer. Here’s How You Can Protect Yourself
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEach year, more and more Victorians become sick with a flesh-eating bacteria known as Buruli ulcer. Last year, …
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Science Unmasked
DNA From Stone Age Chewing Gum Sheds Light on Diet and Disease in Scandinavia’s Ancient Hunter-Gatherers
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSome 9,700 years ago, on an autumn day, a group of people were camping on the west coast …
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Technology
Australia Plans to Regulate ‘High-Risk’ AI. Here’s How to Do That Successfully
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFederal Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic announced the Australian government’s response to the Safe and Responsible …
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Japan landed its Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon, or SLIM, craft on the surface of our satellite …
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TechnologyEditor's Pick
3 Ways to Help Your Child Transition Off Screens and Avoid the Dreaded ‘Tech Tantrums’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMany Australian parents worry about how much time their children spend watching screens. While some time on devices …
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When NASA attempted to return to the Moon for the first time in 50 years on January 8, …
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Some of us remember August 24, 2006, like it was yesterday. It was the day Pluto got booted …
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Cyber-skullduggery is becoming the bane of modern life, with credential stuffing attacks being the most recent form. Australia’s …