If you’ve ever been on the sidelines at an under-12s team sport, you will know that some children …
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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Science Unmasked
What’s Working From Home Doing to Your Mental Health? We Tracked 16,000 Australians to Find Out
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesWorking from home has become a fixture of Australian work culture, but its effect on mental health is …
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Science Unmasked
Are Mozzie Repellents Safe to Use? And Do I Really Need Them in Australia?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesSummer’s here, and after a wet spring in many parts of Australia, mosquitoes are out in force. Insect …
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Science Unmasked
Worried After Sunscreen Recalls? Here’s How to Choose a Safe One
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesMost of us know that sunscreen is a key way to protect areas of our skin that are …
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Science Unmasked
Storms in the Southern Ocean Are Producing More Rain — and the Consequences Could Be Global
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesIf you ever find yourself on Macquarie Island — a narrow, wind-lashed ridge halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica …
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Technology
How Scientists Are Growing Computers From Human Brain Cells – and Why They Want to Keep Doing It
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAs prominent artificial intelligence (AI) researchers eye limits to the current phase of the technology, a different approach …
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Science Unmasked
Impacts of Colonization on Dingoes Are ‘Written in Their Bones’, New Research Finds
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesDingoes are no ordinary dogs. They trace their roots back to an ancient Asian lineage and made their …
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Science Unmasked
56 Million Years Ago, the Earth Suddenly Heated Up — and Many Plants Stopped Working Properly
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAround 56 million years ago, Earth suddenly got much hotter. Over about 5,000 years, the amount of carbon …
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Technology
Australia’s National AI Plan Has Just Been Released. Who Exactly Will Benefit?
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe Albanese Labor government has released the long-awaited National AI Plan, “a whole-of-government framework that ensures technology works …
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Science Unmasked
Mineral Vs. Chemical Sunscreens? Science Shows the Difference Is Smaller Than You Think
by Troy Oakesby Troy Oakes“Mineral-only” sunscreens are making huge inroads into the sunscreen market, driven by fears of “chemicals,” a belief that …