Researchers from the University of Florence, Harvard University, and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig …
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
What Do People Think About Smartglasses? New Research Reveals a Complicated Picture
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSmartglasses, a type of wearable device, have evolved rapidly since the pioneering yet ill-fated Google Glass received social …
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Science Unmasked
Powerful New U.S.-Indian Satellite Will Track Earth’s Changing Surface
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesData from NISAR will improve our understanding of such phenomena as earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides, as well as …
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Science Unmasked
How Do Brains Coordinate Activity? From Fruit Flies to Monkeys, We Discovered This Universal Principle
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe brain is a marvel of efficiency, honed by thousands of years of evolution so it can adapt …
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Technology
What Is AI Superintelligence? Could It Destroy Humanity? And Is It Really Almost Here?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIn 2014, the British philosopher Nick Bostrom published a book about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) with …
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Science Unmasked
Not Too Big, Not Too Small: Why Modern Humans Are the Ideal Size for Speed
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe fastest animal on land is the cheetah, capable of reaching top speeds of 104 kilometers per hour …
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Water is essential for daily functioning and health, and you can only survive a few days without it. …
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Technology
Deaths Linked to Chatbots Show We Must Urgently Revisit What Counts As ‘High-Risk’ AI
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesU.S. teenager Sewell Seltzer III took his own life after forming a deep emotional attachment to an artificial …
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It’s spring, and you’ve probably noticed a change when the Sun rises and sets. But have you also …
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Science Unmasked
Stoneflies Change Color in Response to Deforestation, Suggesting Humans Can Alter Evolution
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs we continue to change the planet, scientists are worried we might also be altering the evolutionary trajectories …