Latest research news
The first-ever study of Australian stingless bee vision shows how two native species have evolved distinct visual abilities to suit their foraging behaviours and environments.
Opinion: Dr Jonathan Symons, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, looks at five key successes and failures of the UN since its formation 80 years ago this month.
Macquarie University researchers have discovered a naturally occurring protein found in human cells plays a powerful role in repairing damaged DNA - the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for building and maintaining living things.
A new study has found children as young as 10 show clinical-level gaming disorder, which researchers say could affect 100,000 Australian children, with a further 350,000 at risk of smartphone addiction.
Health and Medicine
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.
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.
A new review by Macquarie University researchers has identified the treatments that may have a long term impact on back pain - and those that don’t.
Please Explain
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.
Science and Technology
The first-ever study of Australian stingless bee vision shows how two native species have evolved distinct visual abilities to suit their foraging behaviours and environments.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Business and The Economy
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.
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.
The unique social identity of family business owners smooths disruptions and produces stronger post-merger outcomes, especially for employees, according to new Macquarie Business School research.
Researchers at Macquarie Business School have found surprising reasons why project planners often make poor estimates of project timelines.