When we think of lead poisoning, most of us imagine modern human-made pollution, paint, old pipes, or exhaust …
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 Unmasked
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Science Unmasked
How Does Your Immune System Stay Balanced? A Nobel Prize-Winning Answer
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesEvery day, your immune system performs a delicate balancing act, defending you from thousands of pathogens that cause …
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Technology
The World’s Most Sensitive Computer Code Is Vulnerable to Attack. A New Encryption Method Can Help
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesNowadays, data breaches aren’t rare shocks — they’re a weekly drumbeat. From leaked customer records to stolen source …
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Science Unmasked
Why Do Some Songs Get Stuck in Our Heads So Easily? The Science of Earworms
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIf you’ve watched the movie KPop Demon Hunters and see the word “golden,” what happens? Pause and think …
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Space
A U.S. Startup Plans to Deliver ‘Sunlight on Demand’ After Dark. Can It Work — and Would We Want It To?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA proposed constellation of satellites has astronomers very worried. Unlike satellites that reflect sunlight and produce light pollution …
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Technology
AI Weapons Are Dangerous in War. But Saying They Can’t Be Held Accountable Misses the Point
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn a speech to the United Nations Security Council, Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, took aim …
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Science Unmasked
What’s the Difference Between Moths and Butterflies? Look at Their Antennae
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs the weather starts to warm in Australia, you might notice the pleasant flutter of butterflies in your …
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Science Unmasked
People Trust Podcasts More Than Social Media. But Is the Trust Warranted?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThere’s been a striking decline in public confidence in social media platforms, according to the 2025 Ethics Index …
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Technology
We Teach Young People to Write. In the Age of AI, We Must Teach Them How to See
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFrom the earliest years of school, children begin learning how to express ideas in different ways. Lines across …
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Space
Australians Want to Spend More on Space — But We Don’t Really Know Where We’re Going
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSydney hosted the world’s largest space conference, attracting astronauts and heads of space agencies from around the planet. …