The pygmy right whale, Caperea marginata, is the weirdest whale you’ve probably never heard of. It is the …
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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Space
How Should a Robot Explore the Moon? A Simple Question Shows the Limits of Current AI Systems
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesRapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI) has spurred some leading voices in the field to call for a …
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Technology
The Titan Disaster Investigation Has Begun: An Expert Explains What Might Happen Next
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe United States Coast Guard is now leading the investigation into the Titan submersible, looking for answers about …
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The search for planets outside our Solar System — exoplanets — is one of the most rapidly growing …
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Space
A Neutrino Portrait of Our Galaxy Reveals High-Energy Particles From Within the Milky Way
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOur Milky Way galaxy is an awe-inspiring feature of the night sky, viewable with the naked eye as …
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HumansFeatured
How to Help Children Let Go of Old Toys and Stuff They No Longer Need
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn any household with children, there is an inevitable accumulation of possessions. Birthdays, Christmas, the celebration events like …
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Disasters
What Was the ‘Catastrophic Implosion’ of the Titan Submersible? An Expert Explains
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe four-day-long search for the missing Titan submersible has come to a tragic end. Reports have confirmed the …
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Technology
Why Can’t I Use My Phone or Take Photos on the Airport Tarmac?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMobile phones are not allowed to be used while on a plane because they can interfere with the …
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Environment
What Is a Solstice? An Astronomer Explains the Long and Short of Days, Years, and Seasons
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHappy solstice everyone! The mid-year solstice in 2023 falls at 2:58 pm UTC on 21 June (or, in …
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Environment
Why Is the Sky Dark at Night? A Question that Transformed Our Understanding of the Universe
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs dawn rose over the German city of Bremen on May 7, 1823, Heinrich Olbers put the finishing …