Latest research news
A new study by Macquarie University health science researchers has identified a way of showing which runners are at risk of injury from high impact landings, and they hope now to use it to drive the next generation of wearable devices.
Using genes borrowed from bacteria, Macquarie University-led research has demonstrated fish and flies can be engineered to break down methylmercury and remove it from their bodies as a less harmful gas, offering new ways to tackle persistent mercury pollution in the environment.
A new survey of 500 Australian businesses shows leaders are confident inflation will drop further in coming months, potentially easing cost-of-living concerns for the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which meets today for its first decision this year.
A new study of Australians living with chronic physical health conditions has found family members and doctors who dismiss their experiences cause significant mental distress.
Health and Medicine
Visits to the doctor could be improved with the use of AI to record a patient’s medical history provided concerns about accuracy, reliability and privacy are addressed. A study led by Macquarie University researchers tested the performance of models such as ChatGPT to find out which form of AI took the best clinical notes.
Macquarie University psychology researchers have shown that a brief, online survey can not only identify children and teens in need of support for depression, anxiety, ADHD or eating difficulties, but also help improve their mental health.
OPINION: The Federal Government has announced raising the minimum age for social media to 16 over mental health concerns, but researchers are also worried about potential loss of brain function. Professor Mark Williams says there may be a link between excessive screen use and younger-onset dementia.
Cannabis products are attracting increasing attention as a possible solution for insomnia, with gummies containing cannabinoids even being sold in supermarkets in some parts of the United States. But is there any proof that it works? Dr Camilla Hoyos looks at what we know.
Please Explain
In one famous case in the US, a police officer pursuing a suspect ran past an assault without seeing it. What does this tell us about how memories are formed and retrieved, and how they might be altered along the way? Forensic psychology researcher Dr Hayley Cullen explains.
Cannabis products are attracting increasing attention as a possible solution for insomnia, with gummies containing cannabinoids even being sold in supermarkets in some parts of the United States. But is there any proof that it works? Dr Camilla Hoyos looks at what we know.
Science and Technology
Scientists have found prized Siamese fighting fish are typically being kept in conditions a quarter of the size they need to thrive, challenging decades of retail practice in the multi-million dollar ornamental fish industry worldwide.
Relationship dynamics among birds can be just as complex as they are in humans. While some bird species stick with one partner for life, new research has shown others might switch partners after just one breeding season.
In the tropical waters around Fiji, Macquarie University scientists are collaborating with local communities to implement marine connectivity science strategies to improve the resilience of small-scale fisheries in the region.
Scientists have used bacterial DNA to track sewage pollution in 18 global harbours, revealing widespread contamination that current testing methods fail to detect.
Arts and Society
Newly discovered objects never seen outside Europe are on display at Canberra's National Museum of Australia as part of a new, immersive Pompeii exhibition, on until May. Archaeologist Professor Ray Laurence reviews the must-see items offering insight into everyday life in the Italian city that was buried in a volcanic eruption in 79 CE.
In her new book, social anthropologist Dr Ceridwen Dovey explores the imaginary tales of human-made objects adrift in outer space, using real events as her inspiration. Here Dr Dovey unveils the motive behind her 'characters' which include the International Space Station and the Voyager 1 space probe.
Movie review: Historian Professor Ray Laurence casts his expert eye over the details of the just-opened blockbuster sequel.
How do video games influence our understanding of the past? Abbie Hartman, curator of a new exhibition at Macquarie University History Museum on the evolution of gaming, explains.
Business and The Economy
Macquarie University has teamed with tech giant Tata Consultancy Services to produce a business white paper through its research and innovation centre, the TCS GoZero Hub, to help Australian organisations in their quest to reach net zero carbon emissions.
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.
Opinion: Faith-based voters represent a significant proportion of the U.S. electorate - and they overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump.
Opinion: New research led by Macquarie Business School suggests government programs to subsidise the cost of solar panels for low-income households may not be the best way to boost the uptake of solar energy.