Faculty of Science and Engineering
Spiky new arrival: MQ names world-first echidna puggle
Could this egg-laying mammal help unlock the secrets of human reproduction? Australian researchers are finding out.
NASA scientist and business leader honoured by Macquarie
Macquarie University recognises global impact of Dr Abigail Allwood, the first woman to lead a NASA mission to Mars and Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott with honorary doctorates.
How does a honeybee stinger actually pump venom? First‑ever video shows it in action
If you’ve ever been stung by a honeybee, you might know they have a special trick: they insert the stinger into your skin and leave it behind. Macquarie University researchers filmed the first-ever video of a detached bee stinger pumping venom.
Research finds Victoria’s Brolgas are genetically distinct from their northern counterparts… and at increased risk
DNA analysis supported by citizen science highlights reduced gene flow and threats to genetic diversity among Brolgas in southeastern Australia.
Macquarie researchers join CERN’s quest to uncover the universe’s biggest mysteries
Led by A/Professor Jafar Shojaii, a team from Macquarie University has joined CERN’s Large Hadron Collider experiment to develop advanced semiconductor chips that will help scientists search for clues about the origins of our universe.
Creating a whale-sized legacy: Vanessa Pirotta’s mission to turn knowledge into action
Dr Vanessa Pirotta has conducted research in Antarctica and Madagascar, swum with whales in the South Pacific and been featured in international media from Vogue to The New York Times. But what excites the Macquarie University wildlife scientist most is sharing knowledge.
China is launching a Moon mission to find water ice. It’s unlike anything NASA has done
How do you explore a place where the Sun never shines? China’s space programme will soon embark on one of the most innovative lunar exploration missions in recent years.
Reaching for the stars: meet the astrophysics student who refuses to think small
Growing up in a small town in India, astrophysics was far from an obvious career path. Today, Macquarie University student Mradumay Sadh studies distant planets and what they can reveal about our own.
How ancient trees are warning us about the next enormous solar storm
Our sun is capable of storms far bigger than we’ve ever recorded. Studying the world’s oldest trees suggests we could soon be due one of these gargantuan events.
'Where there is death, there is life': The PhD student building homes for Sydney's disappearing wildlife
How Macquarie University PhD student Selina Kosak is helping restore habitat in Sydney's Inner West – one artificial tree hollow at a time.
What 500 bricks taught Jessica Lewis about saving a species
Jessica Lewis has loved frogs since childhood. Now, as a Macquarie University alumna and research assistant to Dr Anthony Waddle, she is transforming that lifelong fascination into conservation research focused on protecting one of Australia’s most threatened amphibians.
Australia's deadliest animal revealed – and it's not a shark or snake
Meet the wildlife researcher myth-busting Australia’s reputation as a deadly destination.