The idea that two different human species, Homo sapiens (us) and Neanderthals, co-existed in western Eurasia 50-40,000 years …
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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Micellar water, a product found in supermarkets, chemists, and bathroom cabinets around the world, is commonly used to …
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Apple Vision Pro is a mixed-reality headset — which the company hopes is a “revolutionary spatial computer that …
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Technology
Neuralink Has Put its First Chip in a Human Brain. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
by Troy OakesEarlier this week, Elon Musk announced his brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, implanted a device in a human for …
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For Valentine’s Day, some couples only roll their eyes at each other in mutual cynicism. The capitalization of …
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Late 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 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 OakesIt is not easy to measure the impact of different events, such as marine heatwaves, on the abundance …
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Protecting 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 OakesFew plants conjure up the Australian bush better than banksias, whose beautiful flowers are irresistible to honeyeater birds, …