A revolutionary genetic therapy is bringing rare hope to people who carry a killer gene, leading neurologists to look forward to a future where motor neuron disease (MND) can be prevented.

Researchers have carried out in-depth interviews with a group of Australians aged 40 and over who use hearing aids, cochlear implants or both to learn more about their experiences with clinicians such as audiologists and GPs.

A new clinical trial is testing whether a molecular therapy already in use to treat eye disease could help patients with frozen shoulder, a debilitating condition that mostly affects active women aged 40 to 60.

An online course developed by Macquarie University psychologists that has been proven to help even people with long-term insomnia and other health conditions is now available free Australia-wide.

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.

More than a century after Tutankhamun's tomb was uncovered, a British-Egyptian team has discovered the tomb of another pharaoh, King Thutmose II. Archaeologist Dr Karin Sowada explains why the discovery of a royal tomb – even one largely bereft of artifacts – is big news.

A new paper from Macquarie University scientists outlines how engineered biological systems could solve limitations in traditional computing, as international competition accelerates development of  'semisynbio' technologies.

As Australia's Chief Scientist during the pandemic, Dr Cathy Foley played a role in tackling vaccine hesitancy, and provided evidence-based advice on a range of issues to two successive governments over her three-year term. Now the mother of six, scout leader and art lover is helping steer the nation's most prestigious science agency.

Scientists have used bacterial DNA to track sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, revealing widespread contamination that current testing methods fail to detect.

Researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that changes our understanding of Earth’s early geological history, challenging beliefs about how our continents formed and when plate tectonics began.

A new study of secular societies explores the influence that religion has on non-believers. Co-author Dr Robert Ross explains this deep-seated ‘belief in belief’.

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.

Is generative AI better at producing persuasive disinformation than humans? If so, how might this play out in election campaigns? In a new paper, Professor Mark Alfano explains the powerplay between propaganda and GenAI.

The Sydney Morning Herald’s chief investigative reporter Kate McClymont AM will deliver the Brian Johns Annual Lecture at the State Library of New South Wales on Thursday 1 May.

Caught in the cross-fire of a global tariff crisis, home-grown businesses must now include geopolitical factors in their planning and partnerships, according to Macquarie Business School research.

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.

Many air passengers are open to paying extra for flights with reduced emissions, according to a new study of consumer preferences by Macquarie University researchers.

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