For Valentine’s Day, some couples only roll their eyes at each other in mutual cynicism. The capitalization of …
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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Peace and Conflict
Australia Risks Falling Behind Allies on Research Security
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesLate last year, a Ph.D. student named Yuekang Li was refused a study visa to enter Canada. Why? …
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Humans
Who We Care About Is Limited, But Our Research Shows How Humans Can Expand Their ‘Moral Circle’
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA cost-of-living crisis, the ongoing impact of COVID-19, climate change, and numerous global conflicts and refugee crises test …
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Technology
Using Photos to Create 3D Models Is Helping Us Understand — and Protect — Complex Marine Environments
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIt is not easy to measure the impact of different events, such as marine heatwaves, on the abundance …
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Health
Stickers and Wristbands Aren’t a Reliable Way to Prevent Mosquito Bites
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesProtecting yourself and your family from mosquito bites can be challenging, especially in this hot and humid weather. …
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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. …