The “visor” for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope recently completed several environmental tests simulating the conditions it …
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
How Can I Become a Paleontologist? 5 Tips From a Professional Fossil Hunter
by Troy OakesI’m a paleontologist. That means I study fossils and learn about the ancient history of life on Earth. …
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The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known …
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The infrared NEOWISE space telescope relayed its final data about asteroids and comets to Earth before the project …
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Archaeology
Tiny Fossil Arm Bone Sheds Light on Evolution of Ancient Indonesian ‘Hobbits’
by Troy OakesWe have discovered rare and very old human fossils on the Indonesian island of Flores, including an astonishingly …
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Sometimes, it’s unclear how or why a person died. A detailed examination of the body after death, known …
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Technology
Meta Just Launched the Largest ‘Open’ AI Model in History. Here’s Why It Matters
by Troy OakesIn the world of artificial intelligence (AI), a battle is underway. On one side are companies that believe …
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One of NASA’s key priorities is understanding the potential for life elsewhere in the universe. NASA has not …
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The barely-there lunar atmosphere is likely the product of meteorite impacts over billions of years, a new study …
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Technology
It’s Tax Time and Scammers Are Targeting Your myGov Account. Here’s How to Stay Safe
by Troy OakesFor many, tax time is an exciting part of the year — there’s the potential for a refund. …