It’s approaching the time of the year when you might feel more overwhelmed than usual. There are work …
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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Imagine that brain scanning technology improves greatly in the coming decades, to the point that we can observe …
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Like a shiny, round ornament ready to be placed in the perfect spot on a holiday tree, supernova …
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Space
The Geminids: The Year’s Best Meteor Shower Is Upon Us. And This One Will Be a True Spectacle
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs an astronomer and meteor enthusiast, the Geminids make this the most wonderful time of the year. Each …
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For many of us, dogs are our best friends. But have you wondered what would happen to your …
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In 1963, six years after the first satellite was launched, editors from the Encyclopaedia Britannica posed a question …
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Environment
Social Media Ads Are Littered With ‘Green’ Claims. How Are You Supposed to Know They’re True?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOnline platforms are awash with ads for so-called “green” products. Power companies are “carbon neutral.” Electronics are “for …
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Environment
New Unified Theory Shows How Past Landscapes Drove the Evolution of Earth’s Rich Diversity of Life
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEarth’s surface is the living skin of our planet — it connects the physical, chemical, and biological systems …
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Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Already in Our Hospitals. 5 Questions People Want Answered
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAI is already being used in health care. It can look for patterns in medical images to help …
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Archaeology
Controversial Claims About Extinct Humans Are Stirring Up Evolution Research
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn June, evolution researchers, led by palaeoanthropologist Lee Berger, published sensational claims about an extinct human species called …