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Ramses: golden treasures of the superstar pharaoh come to Sydney

A new blockbuster exhibition combining antiquities with high-tech special effects is set to change the way we think about ancient Egypt.

Screen-addicted kids become screen-addicted adults

More adults are showing signs of screen addiction, and the area urgently needs more research, says Macquarie University Associate Professor of Psychology, Wayne Warburton.

Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking: study 

In a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has shown it interferes with vital brain functions.

Anachronisms breathe new life into historical fiction: new book

From twerking in Dickinson to orchestral arrangements of modern pop songs in Bridgerton, anachronisms are becoming the stylistic choice for a group of new creators of historical fiction shows. In a new book, Dr Stephanie Russo, Associate Professor of Literature at Macquarie University, looks at how anachronisms are challenging us to think about how we might see ourselves in the past.

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Health and Medicine

Screen-addicted kids become screen-addicted adults

More adults are showing signs of screen addiction, and the area urgently needs more research, says Macquarie University Associate Professor of Psychology, Wayne Warburton.

Please explain: What causes osteoporosis?

So you think loss of bone density is a natural process that only occurs in people over 70 who don’t drink enough milk? Think again. Endocrinologist Associate Professor Veronica Preda explains what it is, how we can treat it, and how we can prevent it.

Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking: study 

In a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has shown it interferes with vital brain functions.

14 breast cancer myths busted

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian women with about 20,000 new cases identified every year. Breast surgeon Dr Negin Sedaghat and oncology physiotherapist Dr Vincent Singh Paramanandam address some myths and misconceptions about breast cancer.

Please Explain

Please explain: Why do magpies swoop?

Behavioural ecologist Dr Ben Ashton, who is researching magpie cognition and behaviour, explains.

Please explain: What causes osteoporosis?

So you think loss of bone density is a natural process that only occurs in people over 70 who don’t drink enough milk? Think again. Endocrinologist Associate Professor Veronica Preda explains what it is, how we can treat it, and how we can prevent it.

Science and Technology

Scamming the scammers: New AI fake victims to disrupt criminal business model

Macquarie University cyber security experts have invented a multilingual chatbot designed to keep scammers on long fake calls and ultimately reduce the huge number of people who lose money to global criminals every day.

Please explain: How are diamonds grown in a lab?

What exactly are lab-grown diamonds and how do they compare with the real thing?  Professors Tracey Rushmer and Rich Mildren explain.

How Australian wattles took over the world and brought their fire risk with them: new book

National Wattle Day on the first of September celebrates our national floral emblem but elsewhere in the world their prolific spread has sparked increased wildfire threats, according to authors of a new book.

Hungry caterpillars: new hero emerges in the war against plastic waste
The powerful combination of a unique caterpillar research facility and Macquarie's synthetic biology expertise may be key to a novel method of recycling plastic.

Arts and Society

The Dictionary of Lost Words: STC play review

Macquarie Dictionary co-creator Emeritus Professor Pam Peters reviews the new Sydney Theatre Company stage adaptation of Pip Williams' best-selling book, on at the Sydney Opera House now.

Ramses: golden treasures of the superstar pharaoh come to Sydney

A new blockbuster exhibition combining antiquities with high-tech special effects is set to change the way we think about ancient Egypt.

Anachronisms breathe new life into historical fiction: new book

From twerking in Dickinson to orchestral arrangements of modern pop songs in Bridgerton, anachronisms are becoming the stylistic choice for a group of new creators of historical fiction shows. In a new book, Dr Stephanie Russo, Associate Professor of Literature at Macquarie University, looks at how anachronisms are challenging us to think about how we might see ourselves in the past.

Days are numbered for indefinite detention but hidden hotel custody must end too

Opinion: The recent High Court of Australia ruling that indefinite detention is unlawful is good news for people being held in detention centres, and also bodes well for the end of a hidden aspect of the scheme where asylum seekers are held in hotels and motels.

Business and The Economy

New project empowers migrant women to launch businesses

The Food Moves Skills into Migrant Women program, an initiative by Macquarie Business School, is paving the way for former refugees to acquire vital business skills.

Sustainability reports help boost CEO pay: new research

Corporate Social Responsibility reports are intended to drive positive environmental and social change in Australian companies, but some are also being used to boost executive bonuses, according to new Macquarie Business School research.

Rising interest rates and the RBA’s inflation problem explained

With persistent high inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia has little choice but to use the blunt instrument of interest rate rises to control price pressures. Dr Ponomareva from the Macquarie Business School explains.

Raise the Australian pension age to 70 by 2050: expert modelling

With protests against raising the pension age raging in France, statistical modelling from the Macquarie Business School suggests Australia’s optimal pension age should be increased to 68 by 2030, 69 by 2036 and 70 by 2050.

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