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Why narcissistic bosses are bad for business: new research

New Macquarie University research shows self-focused leaders weaken the managers who keep organisations running — with costly consequences when times get tough.

How humans reshaped the animal world

New fossil research shows how human impacts, particularly through  the rise of agriculture and livestock, have disrupted natural mammal communities as profoundly as the Ice Age extinctions.

Indigenous health review: Culture is at the core of care and community

A new global review has reaffirmed the central importance of culture in how Indigenous people and communities perceive and value health and healthcare.

Trading on trust: How US senators may be turning lawmaking into profit

A landmark study of thousands of stock trades reveals consistent patterns of profit linked to lawmaking timelines – and proposes a new way forward.

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Health and Medicine

Human brains hear best in a 'Goldilocks' zone of echoes: new study

Listening in noisy spaces can be challenging for many of us, but a new study has found our brains are constantly learning to help us tune in — and a little bit of background echo might actually help.

Breakthrough back pain treatment still working after three years: new data

Back pain is the number one cause of disability globally - but a new high-value, low-risk intervention informed by Australian research is being hailed for its potential to have major human and economic impact.

Is therapy or medication better for anxiety recovery in people over 60?

There is new evidence suggesting therapy may lead to higher recovery rates than medication in people over 60 who experience anxiety disorders, says Associate Professor Carly Johnco.

Cannabis extract shows promise as treatment for fungal infections

Macquarie researchers have found compounds derived from the cannabis plant can effectively combat fungal infections including athlete's foot and the deadly Cryptococcosis, raising hope for the development of new topical treatments.

Please Explain

Please explain: Does the sun have seasons?

Ahead of Macquarie University's annual Astronomy Open Night on September 27,  astrophysicist Dr Deepak Chahal explains.

Please explain: Do women sleep differently to men?

Falling asleep might look simple, but in fact it’s an elaborate interplay of hormones, circadian rhythms and light cues.  Now, as sleep researcher Dr Aurore Perrault explains, studies are showing another big influence on the quality of your slumber is whether you’re a man or a woman.

Science and Technology

Genetically-altered toads explain why albino animals are rare in nature

Macquarie University researchers used advanced gene-editing technology to debunk long-held beliefs about why albinism is rare in nature.

Making tracks: multiple dinosaur footprints unearthed in major discovery

The discovery of ancient footprints in Canada has transformed the way researchers hunt for dinosaur tracks.

Common farm chemical threatens insect survival

Macquarie University research shows a chemical banned in Europe but still sprayed on Australian produce to kill fungus also wipes out beneficial insects and pollinators, potentially fuelling global insect decline.

Eureka! The global warming maths problem that took 15 years to solve 

In solving the complex maths to calculate how irregular atmospheric particles affect global warming, a Macquarie University mathematician has built equations that could improve climate modelling, medical imaging and material design.

Arts and Society

Painful stories: teachers and students unite to help people living with illness and disability

A new book of personal essays, produced by creative writing staff and students at Macquarie University, explores the power of narrative as a medicine for people living with disability, illness and chronic pain.

How to conquer AI skills: a research-backed student guide

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how students learn and prepare for their careers. New research led by Macquarie Business School reveals the importance of becoming AI literate and why it should not be feared.

How a Macquarie-led team uncovered the sleeping dogs of Ancient Egypt: exhibition

Egyptian tombs yield all manner of surprises. One of the most macabre, recalls archaeologist Dr Mary Hartley, emerged during a Macquarie University-led excavation.

Celebrating Francis Webb: the Australian poet who tackled taboos turns 100

Events to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Francis Webb are being held across the nation this year, recognising a master wordsmith who was also the first Australian poet to openly write about mental illness and hospitalisation.

Business and The Economy

Myth-busting study finds neurodivergent workers are skilled leaders

When professional services firm EY decided to undertake a major worldwide study of the impact that neurodivergent people have on the skills proficiency of organisations, it turned to the Macquarie Business School for advice and expertise.

What Australian businesses can learn about succession plans from the Roy family

The warring family at the heart of the Emmy Award-winning blockbuster Succession may be fictional, but the reality for businesses with no clear succession plan can be dire, according to Macquarie Business School research.

About time: How to pull off a complex project without delays

Researchers at Macquarie Business School have found surprising reasons why project planners often make poor estimates of project timelines.

How reproduction affects a woman’s career trajectory: new research

Menstruation, maternity, motherhood and menopause … are the 4Ms milestones or millstones?

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