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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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Science
How We Discovered That the Ocean’s Surface Absorbs Much More CO₂ Than Previously Thought
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe oceans play a pivotal role in drawing down atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) and have so far acted …
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Technology
In Your Face: Our Acceptance of Facial Recognition Technology Depends on Who Is Doing It — and Where
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFacial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but broader acceptance from the public has not matched this. …
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Science Unmasked
DNA Evidence Rewrites Story of People Buried in Pompeii Eruption
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesResearchers from the University of Florence, Harvard University, and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig …
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Technology
What Do People Think About Smartglasses? New Research Reveals a Complicated Picture
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSmartglasses, a type of wearable device, have evolved rapidly since the pioneering yet ill-fated Google Glass received social …
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Science Unmasked
Powerful New U.S.-Indian Satellite Will Track Earth’s Changing Surface
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesData from NISAR will improve our understanding of such phenomena as earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides, as well as …
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Science Unmasked
How Do Brains Coordinate Activity? From Fruit Flies to Monkeys, We Discovered This Universal Principle
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt …
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Technology
What Is AI Superintelligence? Could It Destroy Humanity? And Is It Really Almost Here?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn 2014, the British philosopher Nick Bostrom published a book about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) with …
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Science Unmasked
Not Too Big, Not Too Small: Why Modern Humans Are the Ideal Size for Speed
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe fastest animal on land is the cheetah, capable of reaching top speeds of 104 kilometers per hour …
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Water is essential for daily functioning and health, and you can only survive a few days without it. …