How old are butterflies, and where did they evolve? And perhaps more importantly, how and when did they …
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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Environment
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Space
New Look at ‘Einstein Rings’ Around Distant Galaxies Just Got Us Closer to Solving the Dark Matter Debate
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesPhysicists believe most of the matter in the universe is made up of dark matter, an invisible substance …
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Archaeology
Who Owned This Stone Age Jewelry? New DNA Forensic Tools Offer an Unprecedented Answer
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAn international team of researchers has recovered DNA from the owner of a deer-tooth pendant jewelry that was …
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Environment
Remarkable New Tech Has Revealed the Ancient Landscape of Arnhem Land that Greeted Australia’s First Peoples
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMany visitors to Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory are struck by the magnificent cliffs, stunning bird life, …
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Technology
AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Says AI Is a New Form of Intelligence Unlike Our Own
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDebates about AI often characterize it as a technology that has come to compete with human intelligence. Indeed, …
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Parents share content of their children for myriad reasons, including to connect with friends and family, and to …
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Humans make decisions using statistical information every day. Imagine you’re selecting a packet of jellybeans. If you prefer …
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The technology to decode our thoughts is drawing ever closer. Neuroscientists at the University of Texas have, for …
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When you buy a product, you expect to have the right to repair it. The problem is, many …
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Most people would expect a freezer can keep perishable food fresh and safe from spoilage for many months. …