TikTok’s owner is once again navigating troubled waters in the United States, where the US House of Representatives …
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
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Technology
Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse: A Bridge Engineer Explains What Happened, and What Needs to Change
by Troy OakesWhen the 300-meter long container ship MV Dali, which was around 100,000 tons, lost power and slammed into …
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Smartphone ownership among younger children is increasing rapidly. Many primary school children now own them, which has become …
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Science Unmasked
A ‘Gentle Touch’ Molecule Is Essential for Light Tactile Sensation in Humans
by Troy OakesYou were probably taught that you have five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. This is not …
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Australian consumers don’t understand how companies — including data brokers — track, target, and profile them. This is …
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In 2009, an Air France jet crashed into the ocean, leaving no survivors. The plane’s autopilot system shut …
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Technology
Algorithms Are Pushing AI-Generated Falsehoods at an Alarming Rate. How Do We Stop This?
by Troy OakesGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are supercharging the problem of misinformation, disinformation, and fake news. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s …
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Skin accounts for around 15 percent of your body mass. It is the largest and most visible organ …
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From the bristles of brushes to the porous surfaces of sponges, your makeup kit can harbor a host …
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About 400,000 years after the Big Bang, the cosmos was a very dark place. The glow of the …