Music lessons may one day be used for treating children and adults with certain kinds of learning impairment, researchers say.

Co-inciding with the release of the latest Avenger movie this week, Faculty of Arts cultural critic Dr Anthony Lambert discusses the influence of Marvel characters in society and how diversity is reflected in pop culture.

More attention needs to be given to the tragedies that unfold when troops return home, writes modern history lecturer Dr Matthew Bailey.

In its work with asylum-seekers, Macquarie University’s Social Justice Clinic has proved life-changing for its students.

Social media has given Indigenous Australians a louder voice than ever before, says Professor Bronwyn Carlson.

What's the downside when consuming news now that anyone can be a content producer? How is knowledge circulated in today's ever-evolving media landscape?

Does the ant foraging for your crumbs feel better when she finds one? Do bees like the taste of nectar? Or are insects merely tiny robots?

A new study on the impact of social media on mental health says just 10 minutes on Facebook looking at thin, glamourous people can trigger negative feelings.

The rise of fake news means the role of teachers is more important than ever as they push back against the tide of personal opinion passing as fact.

The classroom of the future is already here! With e-learning taking over and mobile devices aplenty, how significantly will these new technologies shape the ways in which we learn?

Why do some people flourish in the workplace while others struggle? We reveal some simple tips managers can use to help boost wellbeing at work.

Education plays a critical role in shaping the mental development of a child. But is there an optimal way to teach a child or do different children respond to different approaches?