Extinct volcanoes are hard to study — we never see them erupt. Using a unique experimental technique, we …
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
Global Powers Are Grappling With ‘Responsible’ Use of Military AI. What Would That Look Like?
by Troy OakesSome 2,000 government officials and experts from around the world met for the REAIM (Responsible Artificial Intelligence in …
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Technology
What Are ‘Rent Tech’ Platforms? Action on Reining In These Exploitative Tools Is Long Overdue
by Troy OakesThis week, the New South Wales government announced it would introduce legislation that ensures renters are offered convenient, …
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Earth is going to have its very own mini-moon from September 29 until November 25. The regular Moon’s …
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Science Unmasked
Octopuses Work Together With Fish to Hunt – and the Way They Share Decisions Is Surprisingly Complex
by Troy OakesA new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution lifts the veil on what happens when octopuses and …
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Science
Exceptional New Fish Fossil Sparks Rethink of How Earth’s Geology Drives Evolution
by Troy OakesCoelacanths are deep-sea fish that live off the coasts of southern Africa and Indonesia and can reach up …
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The rings of Saturn are some of the most famous and spectacular objects in the Solar System. Earth …
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Science Unmasked
What’s the Difference Between a Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest? One’s About Plumbing, the Other Wiring
by Troy OakesIn July 2023, rising US basketball star Bronny James collapsed on the court during practice and was sent …
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Technology
Australia’s Privacy Regulator Just Dropped Its Case Against ‘Troubling’ Facial Recognition Company Clearview AI. Now What?
by Troy OakesThe office of the Australian Information Commissioner announced it would be taking no further action against facial recognition …
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Technology
The Internet Is Worse Than It Used to Be. How Did We Get Here, and Can We Go Back?
by Troy OakesWhen it comes to our experience of the Internet, “The times, they are a-changin,’” as Bob Dylan would …