Faculty of Science and Engineering
Darwin's finches face a deadly new invader, but scientists are tracing its tracks
Researchers have traced the likely invasion route of a blood-sucking fly threatening Darwin's famous finches, identifying a potential gateway for its spread across the Galápagos Islands.
Grand Theft Auto VI: Can playing a video game count as cheating on your partner?
It’s been 13 years since Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto V, one of the most acclaimed – and controversial – video games of all time. As fans count down the days to GTA VI's release, online debate is raging about whether playing the new romantic storyline is ‘cheating’. Academics who study games and virtual ethics say it's been fuelled by how gamers relate to increasingly lifelike digital worlds.
Macquarie science superstar wins NSW Australian of the Year
Whale expert, marine scientist and science communicator Dr Vanessa Pirotta has been named New South Wales’ 2027 Australian of the Year.
Children bear the brunt of climate change, warns new report
Growing physical and mental health impacts of climate change on young people in Australia and New Zealand, alongside rising economic costs.
An American startup wants to sell sunlight after dark. Who gets a say?
Sunlight at night? A US start up imitated the reflection of sun from mirrors they plan to install in space, prompting pushback from environmentalists, scientists, and California locals.
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.