The 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry recognized Demis Hassabis, John Jumper, and David Baker for using machine learning …
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
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Vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function, and overall well-being. And it becomes even more crucial …
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Science Unmasked
People Believe Lab Animals Have Less Mental Capacity Than Other Animals, Research Shows
by Troy OakesMany of us care for animals and feel empathy when they suffer. At the same time, many of …
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Technology
AI Is a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry. It’s Underpinned by an Invisible and Exploited Workforce
by Troy OakesIn dusty factories, cramped Internet cafés, and makeshift home offices around the world, millions of people sit at …
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With NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft launching soon, the mission will try to answer the question of whether there …
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In the wake of Hurricane Milton, NASA is deploying resources to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) …
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Science Unmasked
Limestone and Iron Reveal Puzzling Extreme Rain in Western Australia 100,000 Years Ago
by Troy OakesAlmost one-sixth of Earth’s land surface is covered in otherworldly landscapes with a name that may also be …
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Science Unmasked
Via NASA Plane, Scientists Find New Gamma-Ray Emission in Storm Clouds
by Troy OakesThere’s more to thunderclouds than rain and lightning. Along with visible light emissions, thunderclouds can produce intense bursts …
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Space
Scientists Have Found Carbon Dioxide on Pluto’s Largest Moon — Offering Clues About How It Formed
by Troy OakesIn the outer reaches of our Solar System, 5.7 billion kilometers from the Sun, lies the dwarf planet …
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Science Unmasked
Why Is Mount Everest So Big? New Research Highlights a Rogue River — but Deeper Forces Are at Work
by Troy OakesMount Everest (also known as Chomolungma or Sagarmāthā) is the highest mountain in the Himalayas and, indeed, on …