Most of us have been stung by a bee, and we know it’s not much fun. But maybe …
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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If you’re a fan of all things space, you’ve doubtless heard about the “devil comet,” which has captivated …
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Space
A Massive Explosion in Space Was Mapped Showing How Galaxies ‘Pollute’ the Cosmos
by Troy OakesWe breathe oxygen and nitrogen gas in our atmosphere every day, but did you know that these gases …
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Technology
An Anonymous Coder Nearly Hacked a Big Chunk of the Internet. How Worried Should We Be?
by Troy OakesOutside the world of open-source software, it’s likely few people would have heard about XZ Utils, a small …
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For millions of years, giant animals or megafauna, like giant kangaroos in Australia, roamed the lands that are …
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Technology
Can AI Read Your Mind? Probably Not, but That Doesn’t Mean You Shouldn’t Be Worried
by Troy OakesEarlier this year, Neuralink implanted a chip inside the brain of 29-year-old U.S. man Noland Arbaugh, who is …
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Technology
AI Is Making Smart Devices – Watches, Speakers, Doorbells – Easier to Hack.
by Troy OakesFrom asking smart speakers for the weather to receiving personalized advice from smartwatches, devices powered by artificial intelligence …
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Technology
Can Playing Tetris Help Prevent PTSD if You’ve Witnessed Something Traumatic?
by Troy OakesAfter witnessing tragic events, many people turn to online communities such as Reddit to discuss and process their …
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We used three-dimensional imaging of ocean waves to capture freakish seas that produce a notorious phenomenon known as …
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Last week, the federal minister for Resources and Northern Australia, Madeleine King, signed an A$207 [US$134.2] million commitment …