If you are blonde like me and enjoy laps in a swimming pool, you may have noticed your …
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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Technology
Virtual Influencers: Meet the AI-Generated Figures Posing as Your New Online Friends
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe future of influence is here: a digital avatar that captivates millions of adoring fans while offering unparalleled …
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In modern life, many of us spend the majority of our waking hours sitting. A recent review of …
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Spam might not have brought an end to the internet or email, as some dire predictions in the …
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Space
Are We About to See the Rare Green Comet Nishimura Light Up the Sky?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOf all the objects in the Solar System, perhaps the most spectacular are the great comets that occasionally …
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Space
Signs of Life? Why Astronomers Are Excited About Carbon Dioxide and Methane in the Atmosphere of an Alien World
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAre we alone? This question is nearly as old as humanity itself. Today, this question in astronomy focuses …
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Space
Astronomers Have Discovered a Rare ‘Polar Ring Galaxy’ Wrapped in a Huge Ribbon of Hydrogen
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA galaxy can come in many shapes and sizes, from giant, slowly rotating ovals and fast-whirling spiral disks …
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Technology
U.S. Military Plans to Unleash Thousands of Autonomous War Robots Over the Next 2 Years
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe United States military plans to start using thousands of autonomous war robot systems in the next two …
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Space
4.5 Billion-Year-Old Sahara Space Rock Upends Assumptions About the Early Solar System
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn May 2020, some unusual rocks containing distinctive greenish crystals were found in the Erg Chech sand sea, …
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Health
Is It Okay to Kiss Your Pet? The Risk of Animal-Borne Diseases Is Small, but Real
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesOur relationship with pets has changed drastically in recent decades. Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with …