Protecting yourself and your family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. …
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
Banksias Are Iconic Australian Plants, but Their Ancestors Came From North Africa
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFew plants conjure up the Australian bush better than banksias, whose beautiful flowers are irresistible to honeyeater birds, …
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Runners are obsessed with time. Amateur or professional, for most avid runners, the aim is to get faster …
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Technology
Why Are Apple, Amazon, Google, and Meta Facing Antitrust Lawsuits and Huge Fines?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFollowing a lengthy investigation, the United States Justice Department is set to file a lawsuit against Apple for …
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Environment
The Doomsday Clock Is Still at 90 Seconds to Midnight. But What Does That Mean?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOnce every year, a select group of nuclear, climate, and technology experts assemble to determine where to place …
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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 …